The Prairie Club narrowly escapes wildfire damage near Valentine

A fast-moving wildfire that tore through parts of the Nebraska Sandhills came dangerously close to The Prairie Club and nearby homes Thursday, forcing evacuations and leaving residents fearing the worst.

March 20, 2026Updated: March 20, 2026
By Casey Wonnenberg

Regional

Garden County Schools announces new principals for elementary, junior high and high school

Garden County Schools announces new principals for elementary, junior high and high school

Sidney Shooting Park to honor founding member Tom Bryant with remembrance shoot

Sidney Shooting Park to honor founding member Tom Bryant with remembrance shoot

First 250 CSC specialty license plates offered at no cost

First 250 CSC specialty license plates offered at no cost

Sidney High School sends out 2026 graduates 

Sidney High School sends out 2026 graduates 

NCN to provide live Nebraska primary election coverage May 12

NCN to provide live Nebraska primary election coverage May 12

Alliance Police arrest local man on child sexual abuse material charges

Alliance Police arrest local man on child sexual abuse material charges