Plum Creek fire closer to fully contained
Fire officials estimated they had the wildfire at about 70% containment
April 25, 2025Updated: April 25, 2025
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Panhandle mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus
Mosquitoes collected from Panhandle trap sites in Scotts Bluff and Morrill Counties have recently tested positive for West Nile virus. These are the first confirmed positive mosquito pools of the season in the Panhandle.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Cherry, Garden, Sheridan counties
The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cherry, Garden and Sheridan counties until 8 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Logan, Phillips counties in Colorado
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Logan, Phillips counties in Colorado
Thunderstorm Watch issued for Northeast Colorado
The National Weather Service in Boulder has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Northeast Colorado until 9 p.m.
Rabies warning after bat tests positive in Cherry County
Butler Veterinary Clinic says the area is currently seeing increased bat activity, and this week a bat found interacting with puppies in Cherry County tested positive for the deadly virus.
Trump administration cancels Tribal Energy Access Corridor
The Trump administration has canceled three proposed national interest electric transmission corridors, including one that would have run through parts of north-central Nebraska and the Pine Ridge and Rosebud reservations.