Grant County Sheriff orders immediate evacuations for Whitman due to wildfire

An evacuation is underway in the Panhandle as the Grant County Sheriff’s Office ordered all residents in Whitman and the surrounding area to leave their homes Wednesday due to a fast-moving vegetation fire.

April 22, 2026Updated: April 22, 2026
By Tyler Murphy

Regional

Colorado State Patrol's 'Operation I-25 State-to-State' 

Colorado State Patrol's 'Operation I-25 State-to-State' 

Frost and Bridger Wallace Showcase Power of Dual Credit Opportunities

Frost and Bridger Wallace Showcase Power of Dual Credit Opportunities

Strong winds cause major damage in Spencer, Nebraska

Strong winds cause major damage in Spencer, Nebraska

Freeze warning upgraded for parts of Panhandle as temperatures could plunge into teens

Freeze watch issued across Nebraska Panhandle region after weekend storms

Fire near Chadron reaches 90% containment, rugged terrain slows progress in northwest area

Fire near Chadron reaches 90% containment, rugged terrain slows progress in northwest area

Scottsbluff crash traps driver, no hospital transports reported

Scottsbluff crash traps driver, no hospital transports reported