Lightning-sparked wildfire in Banner County draws massive mutual aid response

A lightning strike sparked a wildfire west of Harrisburg Saturday night, sending 45 firefighters and 20 trucks into steep timber-filled canyons in Banner County.

May 17, 2026Updated: May 17, 2026

By Jay Allen

State

Frost and Bridger Wallace Showcase Power of Dual Credit Opportunities

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North Platte man sentenced for child pornography

11 hrs 32 mins ago

Tornado near St. Libory severely damages two homes, authorities say

13 hrs 20 mins ago

Strong winds cause major damage in Spencer, Nebraska

15 hrs 14 mins ago

Farnam Volunteer Fire Fighters appreciation dinner interrupted by a grass fire

17 hrs 55 mins ago

Freeze warning upgraded for parts of Panhandle as temperatures could plunge into teens

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Sports

Merino Makes It Happen in Final Event; Unruh Ups Individual Title Total to 10

Corbin Carroll hits 2 homers, drives in 3 as the Diamondbacks beat the Rockies 8-6

McCarthy singles twice and has an RBI against former team, helping Rockies beat Diamondbacks 4-2

Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver

West Nebraska All-Star Games announce 2026 football, volleyball coaching staffs

Bridgeport, Kimball punch state tickets at Class C-9 district meet

Ag & Outdoor

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

May 16th 2026, 6:01 AM UTC

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

May 4th 2026, 7:18 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

April 18th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

April 11th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

April 4th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC