Andrews Fire near Valentine fully contained at 570 acres

The largest fire that sparked Wednesday in the McKelvie National Forest south of Valentine is now fully contained.

April 23, 2026Updated: April 23, 2026

By Casey Wonnenberg

Regional

Hooked on Science: hands-on learning brings ecosystems to life for third graders at Ponca State Park

Hooked on Science: hands-on learning brings ecosystems to life for third graders at Ponca State Park

Wildfire south of Atkinson forces highway closure

Wildfire south of Atkinson forces highway closure

Norfolk Fire assists with cornfield blaze near Highway 81

Norfolk Fire assists with cornfield blaze near Highway 81

Tragedy 21 years ago is still making a difference today

Tragedy 21 years ago is still making a difference today

State

Andrews Fire near Valentine fully contained at 570 acres

Will Werthimer visits Kearney High as trumpet player for Zach Bryan

District 47 Legislative Update

Price Cream Co. receives 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Beatrice murder suspect ordered held with bond

Short standoff ends with arrest in Ogallala

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