Blackhawks, planes, dozens of departments unite against large canyon fire near Johnstown

State and federal crews have joined local responders in battling a fast-moving wildfire that has scorched more than 24,000 acres in north-central Nebraska near the small village of Johnstown.

April 23, 2025Updated: April 24, 2025
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Thunderstorm Warning issued for Deuel County

The National Weather Service in North Platte, Ne., has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Western Deuel County effective until 6:30 p.m.

Potter Days 2026 celebrates 95 years of smalltown excitement 

Potter Days 2026 celebrates 95 years of smalltown excitement 

Quilt of Valor presentation returns to Sidney September 12 

Quilt of Valor presentation returns to Sidney September 12 

Thousands sign petition calling for country-of-origin labeling on beef

A new national petition is calling on Congress and President Donald Trump to restore mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef.

NTIA announces new round of broadband funding

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration states this round of funding is intended to serve locations that remain unserved after the initial deployment round. In the initial deployment, only around $44.5 million of Nebraska’s allocation was spent, leaving approximately $340 million to be spent.

Lightning blamed for structure fire

An abandoned home was lost to fire west of Dalton early this morning.