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Fire departments battle the fire south of Kilgore, now known as the Anderson Bridge Fire. In a 24hour period, the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency received reports of 24 fires. Photo Courtesy of Whitney Barnes

Fires Spread Across the State, Causing State of Emergency to be Declared

News Staff

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Governor Jim Pillen provided an update on operations following an aerial tour of wildfires burning across Nebraska. He was joined in the briefing at the Keith County Fairgrounds by U.S.

Ainsworth City Council Holds March Meeting

News Staff

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The Ainsworth City Council met for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 11. Members present were Kent Taylor, Brad Fiala, and Heather Lutter.

Ainsworth Senior Center News

News Staff

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Activities Thursday, March 19th: 11 a.m. Noon - Pool; 1 p.m.

Sandhills Care Center News

News Staff

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Activities Thursday, March 19th: 10:30 a.m. Bible Study with Dwight; 2:30 p.m.

Ricketts’ Roundup

Us Senator Pete Ricketts

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Working Families Tax Cuts are Relief for Workers We’re in the middle of tax season. This tax season, I’ve been traveling our state with good news. Nebraskans are likely to see more money in their pockets this year.

Nebraska State Trooper Application Open

News Staff

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

If you’re looking for a career in law enforcement, now is your chance to pursue a career as a Trooper with the Nebraska State Patrol. Nebraska State Patrol applications are officially open until March 31st at NebraskaTroopers.

National Poison Prevention Week is March 15-21

News Staff

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

National Poison Prevention Week is observed each year during the third full week of March. The week is dedicated to raising awareness and educating the public about the dangers of poisoning and how to prevent it.

Legacy Five Returns to the Gospel Barn

News Staff

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Legacy Five is making a return appearance at the Prairie View Gospel Barn at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 15, 2026. When the Legendary Cathedral Quartet retired in December of 1999, Scott Fowler and Roger Bennett decided to continue the rich musical tradition of Southern Gospel Quartet singing.

Stay in the Game and Get Screened for Colon Cancer

News Staff

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

During the month of March, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services encourages Nebraska residents age 45 and older to get screened for colon cancer. Both men and women over the age of 45 are at increased risk, and regular preventive health screenings save lives.

Honoring Nebraska’s Finest and Defending our Homeland

Us Senator Deb Fischer

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

This week, Nebraska lost one of our own. U.S.

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