After a series of wildfires across the Sandhills, aerial firefighting resources are now positioned in Ainsworth, allowing crews to respond quickly if new fires break out.
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Northeast Colorado counties until 11 p.m.
National Weather Service issues Tornado Watch for Nebraska Panhandle
Southwest Nebraska and Northeast Colorado hit with Severe Weather Wednesday evening
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for South Central Logan, Eastern Morgan and North Central Washington counties in Colorado until 5 p.m.
Longtime broadcaster and community leader Hunter Arterburn has been named Executive Director of the Cheyenne County Community Center while continuing his role as host of the morning radio show on 987 The Big Boy.
At least 800,000 acres were lost to fire in Nebraska this year. Some supporters of a fireworks ban are concerned of drought conditions in Cheyenne County.