Forward progress stopped on Ashby, Minor Fires; crews continue containment efforts

Fire crews have stopped the forward progress of the Ashby and Minor fires. Aircraft are now working the flanks as both fires remain uncontained in the Sandhills.

March 26, 2026Updated: March 26, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Fire tears through buildings in downtown Creighton

Rep. Mike Flood to host town hall in Norfolk next week

Fleeing suspect crashes in Norfolk, seriously injuring two

Career fair focuses on art opportunities in Nebraska

Seminar focuses on lifting stigmas surrounding mental health

Massive Commercial fire draws multi-agency response in Columbus

State

Work will begin on US-30 in Cheyenne and Deuel counties

City re-approves tax incentive for GoodLife Agriculture

Forward progress stopped on Ashby, Minor Fires; crews continue containment efforts

Fire tears through buildings in downtown Creighton

Rep. Mike Flood to host town hall in Norfolk next week

Fleeing suspect crashes in Norfolk, seriously injuring two

Career fair focuses on art opportunities in Nebraska

Seminar focuses on lifting stigmas surrounding mental health

Massive Commercial fire draws multi-agency response in Columbus

State

Work will begin on US-30 in Cheyenne and Deuel counties

City re-approves tax incentive for GoodLife Agriculture

Norfolk Chamber of Commerce celebrates Lindsay's new event center

Firefighters respond to truck fire

Out of Gas, Into Trouble: Woman Charged After Crookston Incident

Kimball City Council approves new water tower design

Sports

Some of the best track and field athletes in state history will compete in State Meet

Sidney captures first district golf title since 2007

2026 Nebraska State Track and Field Championships: Southeast Nebraska Qualifiers and Results

WNCC to hold volleyball individual, team camps in June

Merino Makes It Happen in Final Event; Unruh Ups Individual Title Total to 10

Corbin Carroll hits 2 homers, drives in 3 as the Diamondbacks beat the Rockies 8-6

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project