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

Valentine weighs next steps after wellness center funding denial

Valentine weighs next steps after wellness center funding denial

Nitrate concerns, PFAS prompt Valentine to take closer look at water system

Nitrate concerns, PFAS prompt Valentine to take closer look at water system

Valentine City Council moves forward with preliminary site planning of new housing development

Valentine City Council moves forward with preliminary site planning of new housing development

‘It’s America. Let the people have ducks.’ Valentine City Council signals support for allowing ducks

‘It’s America. Let the people have ducks.’ Valentine City Council signals support for allowing ducks

Sign up today for May 23 Niobrara cleanup & celebration

Sign up today for May 23 Niobrara cleanup & celebration

New sculptures arrive in downtown Valentine for Sculpture Walk Across Nebraska

New sculptures arrive in downtown Valentine for Sculpture Walk Across Nebraska