Fire near Halsey burns nearly 36,000 acres, remains 0% contained

Officials said Monday that despite snow on the ground, heat remains in the duff layer, and crews have observed creeping fire behavior within the fire’s perimeter.

March 16, 2026Updated: March 17, 2026
By Casey Wonnenberg

Regional

Lodgepole to hold special election 

Lodgepole to hold special election 

Returning to the field after catastrophe

Returning to the field after catastrophe

Niobrara Valley Preserve near Norden pursuing Dark Sky designation

Niobrara Valley Preserve near Norden pursuing Dark Sky designation

Berke Buyuktuncel enters transfer portal

Berke Buyuktuncel enters transfer portal

Donated hay heads from South Dakota to Nebraska fire victims

Donated hay heads from South Dakota to Nebraska fire victims

SAGA introduces Katie Raffelson as summer intern

SAGA introduces Katie Raffelson as summer intern