Update on Plum Creek Fire From NEG&P

Update on Plum Creek Fire From NEG&P

NEG&P – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is among more than 60 local, state and federal partners responding to the Plum Creek Fire, which escaped containment during a prescribed burn April 21 west of Johnstown in Brown County. Game and Parks was...
Thursday Update on Johnstown Area Fire

Thursday Update on Johnstown Area Fire

According to KBRB Radio, Progress was made Wednesday on the Plum Creek Fire as relative humidity increased and additional state resources were brought to bear.There were reportedly over 60 different entities help fight the fire.  Ainsworth Fire Chief Brad Fiala ”...
Minnechaduza Bridge on Highway 12 to Open Wednesday.

Minnechaduza Bridge on Highway 12 to Open Wednesday.

Wednesday, April 23rd, on HWY 12, 3 miles east of Valentine, traffic will resume travel over the newly constructed bridge crossing the Minnechaduza Creek.Eliminating the lengthy detour that routed traffic north of Valentine. The remaining work of grading, guardrail,...
Refuge Hike June 7th

Refuge Hike June 7th

The Sandhills Prairie Refuge Association (SPRA) invites the community to a scenic morning hike on Saturday, June 7th, 2025. This event offers an opportunity for families, individuals, and nature lovers to explore the beauty of the Fort Niobrara National Wildlife...