Wildfire relief fund now open for Nebraska farmers and ranchers

Applications now open, $250K raised so far to support recovery efforts

April 15, 2026Updated: April 15, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Wildfire relief fund now open for Nebraska farmers and ranchers

Regional

Hundreds pack River Point District for 6th annual Norfolk car show

Hundreds pack River Point District for 6th annual Norfolk car show

Former Husker Jordy Frahm Joins Softball Staff

Former Husker Jordy Frahm Joins Softball Staff

Nebraska Chamber names Joseph Young as president and CEO

Nebraska Chamber names Joseph Young as president and CEO

South Sioux City receives $40M federal loan for wastewater expansion

South Sioux City receives $40M federal loan for wastewater expansion

State

Wiener dog and corgi races debut at Long Pine Outlaw Days

Fisher's "pink school" closes its doors for the final time after 150 years

2026 Sidney Cruisin’ Night welcomes summer

Firefighters respond to morning structure fire

Offutt Air Force Base, local emergency groups stage mass casualty exercise

The 19th Landon Bos Memorial Bicycle Rodeo helps children stay safe

Sports

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

North team building chemistry ahead of Saturday's Shrine Bowl

UNK top running back Isaiah Harris granted waiver to play in 2026

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists