Gov. Pillen meets with wildfire responders as Nebraska fires surpass 800,000 acres

Gov. Jim Pillen met with firefighters and communities on the front lines of Nebraska’s historic wildfires. More than 800,000 acres have burned statewide as officials warn the danger isn’t over yet.

March 20, 2026Updated: March 20, 2026
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Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

Water emergency declared in Genoa after main break

Water emergency declared in Genoa after main break

Family mourns father who drowned at Fremont State Lakes

Family mourns father who drowned at Fremont State Lakes

Columbus native inducted as Army noncommissioned officer

Columbus native inducted as Army noncommissioned officer