Ashby, Minor fires near full containment as cooler weather slows activity

Ashby and Minor fires are now more than 80% contained as cooler weather moves in. Crews continue mopping up hotspots, but fire danger remains across western Nebraska.

March 31, 2026Updated: March 31, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

University of Nebraska releases statement about Sidney plans at former Cabela’s headquarters

A Colorado man arrested after high-speed pursuit on I-80 in Nebraska

Julesburg man arrested after high-speed pursuit on I-80 in Nebraska

Road closure notice in Kimball

Crews gain ground on Ashby, Minor fires as Red Flag Warning returns to western Nebraska

Sidney Police, Sheriff’s Office to conduct joint school safety training following hoax call

Area schools post strong finishes at NSAA State Speech Championships

State

City of Norfolk to open seasonal "after-hours" yard waste drop off in April

Ashby, Minor fires near full containment as cooler weather slows activity

Regional

University of Nebraska releases statement about Sidney plans at former Cabela’s headquarters

A Colorado man arrested after high-speed pursuit on I-80 in Nebraska

Road closure notice in Kimball

Crews gain ground on Ashby, Minor fires as Red Flag Warning returns to western Nebraska

Sidney Police, Sheriff’s Office to conduct joint school safety training following hoax call

Area schools post strong finishes at NSAA State Speech Championships

State

City of Norfolk to open seasonal "after-hours" yard waste drop off in April

Truck crashes into post office causing building to close

Ashby, Minor fires near full containment as cooler weather slows activity

Nebraska State Fair Announces HARDY for Concert Lineup

Bertrand community rallies to support firefighters battling Johnson Hills Fire

Weekend fire in Peru prompts wide response from across state

Sports

Cougar notes: WNCC softball plays tough against No. 25 McCook despite falling

Sidney boys, Ogallala girls headline strong showings at Ganser Invite

WNCC baseball splits with Trinidad on Saturday, Wilson breaks school record

Eagles Wrap Up Series Against Cougars

Colorado sports notes: Perfetti's late goal lifts Jets over Avs, 4-2

First-inning leads don't last vs. CCU

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

Supplementing dryland wheat and irrigated corn with proso millet in drought years