'A Nebraska fight': Governor urges safety over property after wildfires in western Nebraska

Governor Jim Pillen toured the devastation in western Nebraska today, as massive wildfires continue to tear through the state.

March 14, 2026Updated: March 17, 2026

By Tyler Murphy

Norfolk to host 33rd annual Tour Nebraska

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State

USDA Under Secretary visits Nebraska, hears from producers

New bridge installed, stretch of PWF Road reopened

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Kearney council member reflects on path from hometown to Naval War College

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Nebraska Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony scheduled for May 8

Sports

Sidney names Gabe Dorcey as head boys basketball coach

WNCC softball sweeps North Platte

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader NJC on Friday

Doane Football Coach Conversations: 2026 Spring Review

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Multiple records broken at Norfolk Track Classic

Ag & Outdoor

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

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Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

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