Gov. Jim Pillen requests federal disaster declaration after wildfires burn 821,000 acres

The request would help cover nearly $9.7 million in damages to roads, bridges and power infrastructure across five Nebraska counties

May 8, 2026Updated: May 8, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

After recent uptick BPD discusses the risks, stresses of swatting calls

After recent uptick BPD discusses the risks, stresses of swatting calls

Norris girls soccer on a roll ahead of sixth straight state tournament appearance

Norris girls soccer on a roll ahead of sixth straight state tournament appearance

THAYER COUNTY: Three candidates advance to contend for two spots on county board

THAYER COUNTY: Three candidates advance to contend for two spots on county board

FILLMORE COUNTY: Mumm unseats Noel for seat on county board

FILLMORE COUNTY: Mumm unseats Noel for seat on county board

State

Falls City man imprisoned for downloading child porn

8 hrs 24 mins ago

Sen. Clouse discusses legislative transition, Good Life District during primary election event

8 hrs 38 mins ago

Congressman applauds passage of year round E15

9 hrs 2 mins ago

City of Sidney announces Memorial Day cemetery regulations

9 hrs 18 mins ago

Rep. Smith continues push for year-round E-15

9 hrs 58 mins ago

Seminar focuses on lifting stigmas surrounding mental health

10 hrs 24 mins ago

Sports

Norris girls soccer on a roll ahead of sixth straight state tournament appearance

11 hrs 35 mins ago

Paul Skenes takes a no-hitter into the 7th, strikes out 10 as Pirates topple Rockies 3-1

May 13th 2026, 4:51 AM UTC

Sidney piles up state qualifiers at B-6 district meet in Alliance

May 13th 2026, 4:24 AM UTC

Two Peru State College Men's Basketball Players Earn NAIA Scholar-Athlete Honors

May 12th 2026, 3:22 PM UTC

Avalanche bounce back to beat the Wild 5-2 and take a 3-1 lead in the series

May 12th 2026, 3:23 AM UTC

Doane hosting 2026 NAIA baseball opening round in Lincoln

May 11th 2026, 6:10 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

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

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

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC