Ashby, Minor fires near full containment as cooler weather slows activity

Ashby and Minor fires are now more than 80% contained as cooler weather moves in. Crews continue mopping up hotspots, but fire danger remains across western Nebraska.

March 31, 2026Updated: March 31, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Ashby, Minor fires near full containment as cooler weather slows activity

Regional

Nebraska Dunes golf course set to reopen after major renovations

Swift to pay penalty for pollution violations at Grand Island plant

Hastings Museum Unveils Summer Program

86 The Stigma event in Kearney promotes mental health awareness at Harmon Park

Grand Island bakery rallies support for employee after St. Libory tornado destroys home

Hastings College Graduate Elected as Young Adult Advisory Delegate

State

Crash in Keith County construction zone traps two victims near Ogallala

Ashby, Minor fires near full containment as cooler weather slows activity

Regional

Nebraska Dunes golf course set to reopen after major renovations

Swift to pay penalty for pollution violations at Grand Island plant

Hastings Museum Unveils Summer Program

86 The Stigma event in Kearney promotes mental health awareness at Harmon Park

Grand Island bakery rallies support for employee after St. Libory tornado destroys home

Hastings College Graduate Elected as Young Adult Advisory Delegate

State

Crash in Keith County construction zone traps two victims near Ogallala

After near-record warm months, Nebraska could see top-10 hottest year

Addressing the housing issue in the Panhandle

Ohio driver falls asleep, crashes into semi on Interstate 80 in Cheyenne County

Sterling Fire Chief 26 years of service and retired

Troopers Encourage Safe Driving as Summer Travel Revs Up

Sports

Chadron State's Bynes places 5th at Outdoor Nationals

Shaydyn Rasby, Katelyn Walker win state titles as area athletes close strong in Omaha

Murray State CC, of Oklahoma, wins NJCAA Division 2 Golf Title

Barbashev, Eichel score in 2:07 span, Golden Knights stun Avs 3-1 to take 2-0 series lead

Lowery wins state high jump title as area athletes shine at Burke Stadium

Avs defenseman Cale Makar sidelined for Game 2 of Western Conference Final with to upper-body injury

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20