Donations, volunteers needed as volunteer fire departments anticipate busy fire season

Nebraska depends heavily on volunteer firefighters, with approximately 93 percent of departments across the state made up of volunteers. After a busy stretch of wildfires, some departments are now asking for community support.

March 24, 2026Updated: March 24, 2026
By Casey Wonnenberg

Regional

City of Chappell launches new Reverse 911 Emergency Notification System

City of Chappell launches new Reverse 911 Emergency Notification System

'Swatting' identified at Scottsbluff elementary school

'Swatting' identified at Scottsbluff elementary school

Cruisin’ Night returns to downtown Sidney June 5 with new car show addition

Cruisin’ Night returns to downtown Sidney June 5 with new car show addition

U.S. Solicitor General recommends special master examine compact prompting Nebraska-Colorado water dispute

U.S. Solicitor General recommends special master examine compact prompting Nebraska-Colorado water dispute

Tornadoes, landspouts and hail reported as severe storms sweep across High Plains

Tornadoes, landspouts and hail reported as severe storms sweep across High Plains

Eggs, milk, lifesaving skills: CPR training pops up outside Valentine grocery store

Eggs, milk, lifesaving skills: CPR training pops up outside Valentine grocery store