Atkinson fire contained after forcing highway closure, evacuation notice

Crews remain on the scene of a wildfire that threatened a northeast Nebraska town.

April 23, 2026Updated: April 23, 2026

By Michael Shively

Regional

Crookston woman sentenced to 20–30 years in foster child’s death

Crookston woman sentenced to 20–30 years in foster child’s death

Atkinson fire contained after forcing highway closure, evacuation notice

Atkinson fire contained after forcing highway closure, evacuation notice

WNCC splits conference games with McCook

WNCC splits conference games with McCook

Grass fire results in evacuation

Grass fire results in evacuation

Grant County Sheriff orders immediate evacuations for Whitman due to wildfire

Grant County Sheriff orders immediate evacuations for Whitman due to wildfire

Sidney High Speech Team completes successful season

Sidney High Speech Team completes successful season

State

Crookston woman sentenced to 20–30 years in foster child’s death

Atkinson fire contained after forcing highway closure, evacuation notice

WNCC splits conference games with McCook

Amazon celebrates 2nd anniversary in Grand Island , 5 million packages delivered

Grass fire results in evacuation

Wildfire south of Atkinson forces highway closure

Sports

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

Lowery, Akins lead Chadron State College to win

Colorado sports notes: Forward Logan O'Connor caps long comeback with a Game 1 goal to help Avalanche hold off Kings 2-1

WNCC softball splits conference games with Lamar

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

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