Fire nearly Halsey burns 36,000 acres

The wildfire near Halsey has now burned around 36,000 acres, according to Region 26 Emergency Management, and is currently contained within the Nebraska National Forest at Halsey.

March 13, 2026Updated: March 13, 2026
By Casey Wonnenberg

Regional

Children’s author and illustrator shares creative journey at UNK

Children’s author and illustrator shares creative journey at UNK

Hastings School Board Announce Superintendent Transition Plan

Hastings School Board Accepts Superintendent Resignation

From UNK to DFW: Kellen Skarka oversees operations at one of world’s largest airports

From UNK to DFW: Kellen Skarka oversees operations at one of world’s largest airports

Buffalo County to host America 250 celebration on July 4

Buffalo County to host America 250 celebration on July 4

Former Nebraska coach convicted of two felony sex crimes in Merrick County

Former Nebraska coach convicted of two felony sex crimes in Merrick County

Royal Engineered Composites breaks ground on $5M expansion in Minden

Royal Engineered Composites breaks ground on $5M expansion in Minden