Five-generation ranching family navigates path forward after Morrill wildfire

With the Morrill wildfire consuming over 640,000 acres, the focus for local ranchers is shifting from survival to the uncertain future of their livestock. 

March 18, 2026Updated: March 18, 2026
By Tyler Murphy

Regional

‘Magic every time’ sandhill crane knowledge and appreciation

‘Magic every time’ My sandhill crane knowledge and appreciation have grown in the nearly four decades since I first photographed one the world’s great migration events

UNK honors Hamiltons with atrium naming after $5M rural health gift

UNK honors Hamiltons with atrium naming after $5M rural health gift

South Locust Street closure scheduled April 8 as reconstruction project continues

South Locust Street closure scheduled April 8 as reconstruction project continues

Guided by grace, UNK junior Abby Chambers finds purpose in social work

Guided by grace, UNK junior Abby Chambers finds purpose in social work

New Downtown Kearney passport program encourages shoppers to explore the bricks

New Downtown Kearney passport program encourages shoppers to explore the bricks

Man convicted of child abuse in Hastings hot car death

Man convicted of child abuse in Hastings hot car death