Rangeland center takes root
A group of more than 180 individuals gathered east of Chadron State’s Softball Field Thursday afternoon to break ground on the Rangeland Complex’s initial $2.9 million phase.
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Monday, May 4, 2026
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Chancellor addresses campus community
Stan Carpenter, Nebraska State College System chancellor, outlined the challenges and successes of Chadron State, as well as its sister institutions Peru and Wayne, during his annual State of the System Address today in the Student Center’s Ballroom.
Read MoreCAB swears in new executive officer
CAB executive board members announced the rescheduling of two events, in addition to swearing in a new publicity coordinator at Tuesday’s meeting.
Read MoreCSC loses two, plans tribute
Friends and family are expected to gather 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Chicoine Atrium of Chadron State’s Sandoz Center to commemorate the lives of Dorset Graves and Milton Wolf, former CSC employees who died this past week.
Read MoreRegion 23 Complex Fire 40 percent contained
Firefighters have battled The Region 23 Complex incident, comprised of the West Ash and Douthit fires, to 40 percent containment sources state.
Read MoreCollege ready in case of evacuation
Amid reports that high winds are fueling the growing fire raging southwest of Chadron State, college officials said Friday that the college is prepared for evacuation, should the need arise.
Read MoreArea fires 10 percent contained
The two fires near Chadron State College are 10 percent contained, according to officials from the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
More than 68,689 acres have burned between the two fires, Jodie Fawl, NEMA public information officer, stated Thursday evening.
Read MoreWildfires prompt class cancellation
In response to area wildfires on the outskirts of town, Chadron State College has cancelled classes for the duration of the week, and is encouraging students residing on-campus to take an early weekend and head home.
Read MoreFire within 25 miles of Chadron
Flames from both the West Ash and Douthit Fires are within 25 miles of Chadron, as of 10:30 p.m. Wednesday evening, according to multiple eye-witness reports.
Read MoreScattered fires rage 40 miles from campus
The smoke that filled the air yesterday and shrouded the Chadron skyline in haze came from several fires burning in Dawes and Box Butte Counties that consumed more than 1,200 acres, officials state.
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