Nebraska Volunteer Firefighters Put Family Life on Hold to Serve Their Communities

In towns across Nebraska, volunteer emergency crews don’t just answer the call; they put their lives on pause to save yours.

February 26, 2026Updated: February 26, 2026

By Tyler Murphy

Regional

Governor Pillen appoints Fliam as county court judge in northeast Nebraska

Governor Pillen appoints Fliam as county court judge in northeast Nebraska

Woman arrested after stabbing in Madison County

Woman arrested after stabbing in Madison County

Knox County court dismisses lawsuits tied to microphone controversy

Knox County court dismisses lawsuits tied to microphone controversy

Downtown Norfolk Farmers Market kicks off season with energy and new vendors

Downtown Norfolk Farmers Market kicks off season with energy and new vendors

State

Norris dismisses late due to reports of potential weapon threat

Registered sex offender charged in child sexual assault case spanning years; Kearney woman charged with child abuse

Mental health care access in Nebraska surges over last decade

Groundbreaking held for Norfolk’s Freedom Point Memorial project

Sullivan Hills celebrates pond renovation

Service restored to Big Boy tower

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

‘Basketball is a big part of who I am’: Kimball’s Addy Olson to continue basketball career at collegiate level

Multiple records broken at Norfolk Track Classic

Ag & Outdoor

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

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

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires