Senate passes Fischer bill to speed wildfire relief for Nebraska producers

The U.S. Senate has passed Sen. Deb Fischer’s bill to speed wildfire disaster relief, aiming to help Nebraska farmers and ranchers recover faster after historic fires.

March 24, 2026Updated: March 24, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

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State

Norfolk’s Johnson Park illuminated red in honor of fallen firefighters

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Kimball high school music students have successful competition at District Music Contest

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Kimball Jr./Sr. High Track students headed to Best in the West

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Through wind, war and fire, Otoe church keeps the faith

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Sports

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

April 26th 2026, 2:18 PM UTC

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

April 24th 2026, 5:54 PM UTC

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April 24th 2026, 4:11 PM UTC

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

April 22nd 2026, 2:09 PM UTC

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

April 21st 2026, 5:42 PM UTC

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

April 20th 2026, 6:48 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC