Fire near Valentine, Kilgore burns more than 16,000 acres, destroys home, kills livestock

A wildfire south of Kilgore has burned more than 16,000 acres and caused significant damage in the area, including the loss of a home, livestock and hay in a nearby Amish community.

March 15, 2026Updated: March 17, 2026
By Casey Wonnenberg

Jefferson County approves updated zoning and solar regulations plus road plan

Jefferson County approves updated zoning and solar regulations plus road plan

Hezekiah M. Hamar

Hezekiah M. Hamar

Sen. Ricketts, USACE Assistant Secretary tour Missouri River, talk flooding

Sen. Ricketts, USACE Assistant Secretary tour Missouri River, talk flooding

Employee in Fairbury school district placed on administrative leave

Employee in Fairbury school district placed on administrative leave