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

Several county offices are uncontested races in Primary

Several county offices are uncontested races in Primary

Grants awarded to support Lodgepole Panther Activity Center renovations

Grants awarded to support Lodgepole Panther Activity Center renovations

Meet the aircraft, crews on standby in Ainsworth following Sandhills fires

Meet the aircraft, crews on standby in Ainsworth following Sandhills fires

City Council offers City Manager duties to Hanson 

City Council offers City Manager duties to Hanson 

Gordon man sentenced for sexually assaulting children

Gordon man sentenced for sexually assaulting children

Indiana woman faces felony drug charge in Cherry County

Indiana woman faces felony drug charge in Cherry County