Fire near Valentine, Kilgore burns more than 16,000 acres, destroys home, kills livestock

A wildfire south of Kilgore has burned more than 16,000 acres and caused significant damage in the area, including the loss of a home, livestock and hay in a nearby Amish community.

March 15, 2026Updated: March 17, 2026
By Casey Wonnenberg

Regional

Benefit auction for fire victims today in Gordon

Benefit auction for fire victims today in Gordon

State audit letter raises concerns about Western Nebraska Regional Airport Authority spending

State audit letter raises concerns about Western Nebraska Regional Airport Authority spending

Authorities seek suspect after donation money stolen in Julesburg burglary

Authorities seek suspect after donation money stolen in Julesburg burglary

High School welding program partners with King’s Daughters 

High School welding program partners with King’s Daughters 

Valentine firefighters respond to early morning truck fire; sirens to be tested Friday

Valentine firefighters respond to early morning truck fire; sirens to be tested Friday

High Wind Warning issued across Nebraska Panhandle, southeast Wyoming

High Wind Warning issued across Nebraska Panhandle, southeast Wyoming