South Fork Fire grows to nearly 9,000 acres, remains 0% contained

Fire has spread into Fort Robinson State Park and remains 0% contained

June 10, 2026Updated: June 10, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

South Fork Fire grows to nearly 9,000 acres, remains 0% contained

An image of the smoke as visible from the Nebraska/South Dakota state line. US Forest Service

Columbus native inducted as Army noncommissioned officer

Columbus native inducted as Army noncommissioned officer

Wisner man charged in father's killing asks judge to move trial

Wisner man charged in father's killing asks judge to move trial

Fremont man arrested after six-hour standoff, police say

Fremont man arrested after six-hour standoff, police say

Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress

Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress

Norfolk City Council approves engineering, design contracts for LINC trail project

Norfolk City Council approves engineering, design contracts for LINC trail project

Four injured in crash involving classic car in Stanton County

Four injured in crash involving classic car in Stanton County

State

WeeShire Mains makes progress on various projects including Blueberry Field

Rising costs a concern for Jefferson County and highway department

Electrical failure triggers sewer bypass

South Fork Fire grows to nearly 9,000 acres, remains 0% contained

Lake McConaughy inflows hit a record low

Troopers Arrest 65 Impaired Drivers in Make It Click Campaign

Sports

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

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

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

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

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

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists