Minor Fire fully contained; Ashby Fire holds at 97% as conditions begin to dry

The Minor Fire is now 100% contained, while the Ashby Fire holds at 97%. Officials warn fire danger isn’t over as dry conditions return to western Nebraska.

April 2, 2026Updated: April 2, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Minor Fire fully contained; Ashby Fire holds at 97% as conditions begin to dry

Bee Bum, Korner Pumpkin Patch already preparing for pumpkin season

Fog blamed in single-vehicle roll over, in southern Lancaster County

Health Alert Issued for Rockford Lake

Road work coming to Highway 136 west of Beatrice

Drivers in Southeast Nebraska should prepare to wrangle with road work on Highway 136 west of Beatrice for most of the rest of this calendar year.

State

Scottsbluff Public Schools to go cashless for events beginning in 2026-27

5 hrs 51 mins ago

Flooding keeps L-62A closed north of Bayard after up to 5 inches of rain

6 hrs 5 mins ago

High winds, flash flooding, hail pummel Panhandle

11 hrs 32 mins ago

Community mourns loss of Bill Maddox

12 hrs 5 mins ago

Damaging winds, large hail and flooding reported as storms sweep across southern Panhandle

12 hrs 10 mins ago

Valentine School Board adjusts extracurricular policy for homeschool, private school students

14 hrs 22 mins ago

Sports

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

June 8th 2026, 1:06 AM UTC

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

June 6th 2026, 2:00 PM UTC

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

June 6th 2026, 2:10 AM UTC

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

June 4th 2026, 10:04 PM UTC

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

June 4th 2026, 12:15 AM UTC

North team building chemistry ahead of Saturday's Shrine Bowl

June 2nd 2026, 9:04 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

May 29th 2026, 5:17 PM UTC

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

May 28th 2026, 7:44 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

May 23rd 2026, 6:01 AM UTC

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

May 22nd 2026, 11:37 AM UTC