What to know about fireworks and the risk of wildfires this July 4th

With wildfires raging across the Western U.S., cities and states are restricting fireworks as the nation gears up for a big Fourth of July

July 1, 2026Updated: July 1, 2026

By SARAH RAZA

State

Nebraska signs baseball coach Will Bolt to extension through 2032

1 hr 14 mins ago

Backers of online sports betting in Nebraska submit signatures to get on 2026 ballot

1 hr 40 mins ago

Illinois couple arrested in Douglas County lottery scam sting

2 hrs 7 mins ago

Storm leaves behind damage at Lake McConaughy, Lake Ogallala

3 hrs 31 mins ago

Two arrested after laser strike on Nebraska State Patrol aircraft

3 hrs 59 mins ago

County awaits court over pioneer cemetery

4 hrs 3 mins ago

Sports

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

Beatrice alum, Super Bowl champ Cam Jurgens returns home to host youth football camp

Husker great runs team's volleyball clinic

A goal to spread soccer lands Omaha kids on the World Cup field

4-H nationals bring thousands to Grand Island

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

June 20th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

June 13th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

May 29th 2026, 5:17 PM UTC

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

May 28th 2026, 7:44 PM UTC