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.

June 12, 2026Updated: June 12, 2026
By Casey Wonnenberg

Beatrice Police Department receives UTV donation, project lifesaver takes next steps

Beatrice Police Department receives UTV donation, project lifesaver takes next steps

Summer mosquito spraying underway in Beatrice

Summer mosquito spraying underway in Beatrice

Road work set to begin on Highway 8, east of Barneston

Road work set to begin on Highway 8, east of Barneston

Rising costs a concern for Jefferson County and highway department

Persistent rising costs might force the Jefferson County highway department to weigh some difficult decisions, and the start of the PWF Road repair project could also be delayed