New evacuations issued, Highway 20 closures possible as South Fork Fire activity increases
Increased fire activity on the northwest side of the South Fork Fire has prompted new evacuation notices and intermittent closures of Highway 20, according to emergency management officials.
Highway 20 reopens as South Fork Fire near Crawford reaches 42% containment
Firefighters made significant progress Friday on the South Fork Fire burning near Crawford, increasing containment to 42% as the Nebraska Department of Transportation reopened Highway 20 to traffic.
The Dark Team dominates in the Northeast Nebraska All-Star Volleyball Game
The Dark Team dominates in the Northeast Nebraska All-Star Volleyball Game
Nebraska woman faces 41 charges after numerous dogs rescued from home
Nebraska woman faces 41 charges after numerous dogs rescued from home
Ted Cruz backs Pete Ricketts, says Nebraska race could decide Senate control
Ted Cruz backs Pete Ricketts, says Nebraska race could decide Senate control
FEMA approves grant to help cover South Fork Fire costs
FEMA approves grant to help cover South Fork Fire costs
Tri County kicks off expansion and renovation plans with groundbreaking
After narrowly passing a revised bond proposal in December, Tri County Public Schools is breaking ground on a large project to renovate and expand the DeWitt campus
Grand Island woman found competent in headstone fraud case
Grand Island woman found competent in headstone fraud case
Leadership Nebraska announces new class
Leadership Nebraska announces 36 members in its 18th program. The program was started in 2006 to identify and develop current and emerging leaders across the state.
Calling the United States their new home
Calling the United States their new home
Alliance man in custody following assault report
Alliance Police officers were contacted by a female who reported she had been physically assaulted by her boyfriend.
Clerk of the District Court Jamie Bright to be sworn in
Clerk of the District Court Jamie Bright to be sworn in
Flash flood hits Morrill County
Due to hazardous conditions and floodwaters affecting the entire length of L62A, the roadway was closed to traffic until the following day.
Additional EVACUATION Notices due to South Fork Fire northwest of Crawford
Nebraska Emergency Management Region 23 has issued additional evacuation notifications for areas northwest of Crawford as the South Fork Fire continues to grow.
Water rescue from Highway 2 bridge
Water rescue from Highway 2 bridge
South Fork Fire grows to more than 28,000 acres, activity increases overnight
Fire activity increased overnight and into the early morning hours on the west and north sides of the South Fork Fire, according to Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2.
Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall
Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall
Nebraska City police investigate fatal shooting
Nebraska City police investigate fatal shooting
Gordon man facing multiple counts of child sexual assault reaches plea agreement
A 45-year-old Gordon man has reached a plea agreement after being charged with multiple counts of child sexual assault.
Brown County inmates moved to neighboring facility amid staffing shortage
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office says all current inmates, as well as any future detainees, will be housed at a neighboring correctional facility until further notice due to staffing shortages.
Amherst Jubilee returns with four days of community events, family activities
Amherst Jubilee returns with four days of community events, family activities
Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot
Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot
Two arrested in Western Nebraska narcotics investigations
Arrest warrants were served on three people related to the illegal sale of mushroom products.
East Elm Street to close for responder exercise
Multiple agencies will be taking part in an exercise involving a staged incident on East Elm Street in Sidney.
Northeast Nebraska All-Star Game's White Team stands united
Northeast Nebraska All-Star Game's White Team stands united
Sidney sends units to South Fork Fire
The South Fork Fire near Crawford has burned more than 20,000 acres. Fire Departments with the Tri-State Mutual Aid Association are sending back-up.
Essink Trial Concludes with Hung Jury, Mistrial
Essink Trial Concludes with Hung Jury, Mistrial
A year after Glenn Valley raid, families recall fear while businesses struggle to recover
A year after Glenn Valley raid, families recall fear while businesses struggle to recover
Table for one: Exposed to deadly hantavirus, man is eating his way through quarantine
Table for one: Exposed to deadly hantavirus, man is eating his way through quarantine
South Fork Fire grows to more than 23,100 acres, 5% contained
The South Fork Fire burning near Crawford has grown to 23,112 acres and is now 5% contained, according to the Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 (RMCIMT2), which took control Thursday morning.
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The Dark Team dominates in the Northeast Nebraska All-Star Volleyball Game
The Dark Team dominates in the Northeast Nebraska All-Star Volleyball Game
Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall
Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall
Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot
Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot
Northeast Nebraska All-Star Game's White Team stands united
Northeast Nebraska All-Star Game's White Team stands united
Norfolk woman faces multiple felonies after allegedly stabbing door 25 times, cutting victim with knife
Norfolk woman faces multiple felonies after allegedly stabbing door 25 times, cutting victim with knife