State auditor calls for audit after $7.2M in Lincoln Fire & Rescue overtime

Mike Foley says a performance audit of the department’s scheduling practices could identify potential taxpayer savings

September 8, 2026Updated: September 8, 2026

By Naydu Daza Maya

State auditor calls for audit after $7.2M in Lincoln Fire & Rescue overtime

Nebraska Auditor of Public Accounts Mike Foley testifies before the Legislature’s Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee. Feb. 5, 2026. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)

Regional

Old Settlers Day celebrates century-plus of Lodgepole

The Village of Lodgepole celebrated its 102nd Old Settlers Day this weekend. The celebration started Friday night and continued through Monday.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Southwest Cheyenne County

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Wyo., has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southwest Cheyenne County effective until 10:15 p.m.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for Morrill, Garden, Deuel counties

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Garden, Deuel and Morrill counties until 7:15 p.m.

Thunderstorm Warning issued for Deuel County

The National Weather Service in North Platte, Ne., has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Western Deuel County effective until 6:30 p.m.

Potter Days 2026 celebrates 95 years of smalltown excitement

Quilt of Valor presentation returns to Sidney September 12

State auditor calls for audit after $7.2M in Lincoln Fire & Rescue overtime

Regional

Old Settlers Day celebrates century-plus of Lodgepole

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Southwest Cheyenne County

Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for Morrill, Garden, Deuel counties

Thunderstorm Warning issued for Deuel County

Potter Days 2026 celebrates 95 years of smalltown excitement

Quilt of Valor presentation returns to Sidney September 12

State

State auditor calls for audit after $7.2M in Lincoln Fire & Rescue overtime

Road work to begin Wednesday on Norfolk Avenue, other city streets

At least 61 employees left Nebraska Department of Economic Development within 15 months

Old Settlers Day celebrates century-plus of Lodgepole

NCN Live at the Nebraska State Fair Headquarters

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Southwest Cheyenne County

Sports

Unsafe court conditions lead to suspension of Nebraska Volleyball Wrigley Field match

Discoverers Dominate Maroon Cup

Nebraska sweeps DePaul, turns attention to Wrigley match

Back atop the Kansas high school football landscape, Hanover sets sights on similarly strong 2026 season

'Growing women's sports': Husker Volleyball takes on Chicago

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Texas College recap, Dakota Wesleyan preview

Ag & Outdoor

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April