Pillen issues emergency orders as wildfires continue across Nebraska

Gov. Jim Pillen has issued new emergency orders and extended a statewide burn ban as wildfires continue across Nebraska, with more than 800,000 acres burned.

March 26, 2026Updated: March 26, 2026
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Chadron-area ranchers who lost cattle in 2013 blizzard help Amish impacted by Sandhills fire

Chadron-area ranchers who lost cattle in 2013 blizzard help Amish impacted by Sandhills fire

Namuth announces retirement after 25 years leading the Cheyenne County Community Center

Namuth announces retirement after 25 years leading the Cheyenne County Community Center

Kimball Clerk of the District Court race down to two with six weeks until the primaries

Kimball Clerk of the District Court race down to two with six weeks until the primaries

From protest to community event, annual ‘Meat-In’ supports local causes 

From protest to community event, annual ‘Meat-In’ supports local causes 

'So much at stake': Huskers get set to battle Hawkeyes in Sweet 16

'So much at stake': Huskers get set to battle Hawkeyes in Sweet 16

Peetz fourth graders raise over $2,200 for Nebraska ranchers impacted by wildfires

Peetz fourth graders raise over $2,200 for Nebraska ranchers impacted by wildfires