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

Kearney leaders approve permit for new telecom tower

Kearney leaders approve permit for new telecom tower

City of Lexington, Tyson working together on redevelopment effort

City of Lexington, Tyson working together on redevelopment effort

Kearney Regional highlights patient experience week with focus on care, comfort

Kearney Regional highlights patient experience week with focus on care, comfort

Kotsiopulos appointed to fill Kearney council seat during Straatmann’s military duty

Kotsiopulos appointed to fill Kearney council seat during Straatmann’s military duty

Proposed event venue denied permit by Kearney City Council

Proposed event venue denied permit by Kearney City Council

NDOT Projects to Begin in Central Nebraska

NDOT Projects to Begin in Central Nebraska