Aid available for Nebraska veterans impacted by wildfires

Veterans and their families impacted by recent wildfires in Nebraska may be eligible for emergency assistance through the Nebraska Veterans Aid program.

April 2, 2026Updated: April 2, 2026

By Casey Wonnenberg

State

Aid available for Nebraska veterans impacted by wildfires

1 hr 27 mins ago

Trump says Pam Bondi, a loyalist who oversaw Justice Department upheaval, is out as attorney general

1 hr 47 mins ago

Gov. Pillen rescinds statewide burn ban as wildfire risk eases

2 hrs 2 mins ago

Fairbury couple accused of child sexual assault plead not guilty to all counts in district court

2 hrs 19 mins ago

Minor Fire fully contained; Ashby Fire holds at 97% as conditions begin to dry

2 hrs 51 mins ago

Sidney couple facing felony forgery charges

2 hrs 59 mins ago

Sports

Colorado sports notes: Tyler Freeman drives in winning run in 10th as Rockies beat Blue Jays 2-1

WNCC’s Lashley ready to lead her Anguilla national team in CONCACAF qualifier

Eagles Sweep 5000 Meters at Central Nebraska Challenge

Johnston hits a 2-run homer as the Rockies rout the Blue Jays 14-5 for their 1st win of the season

Cougar notes: WNCC softball plays tough against No. 25 McCook despite falling

Sidney boys, Ogallala girls headline strong showings at Ganser Invite

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

March 11th 2026, 2:53 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

March 8th 2026, 3:20 AM UTC

Supplementing dryland wheat and irrigated corn with proso millet in drought years

March 4th 2026, 3:40 AM UTC