Gov. Jim Pillen requests federal disaster declaration after wildfires burn 821,000 acres

The request would help cover nearly $9.7 million in damages to roads, bridges and power infrastructure across five Nebraska counties

May 8, 2026Updated: May 8, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Gov. Jim Pillen requests federal disaster declaration after wildfires burn 821,000 acres

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Regional

Flood protection plan approved for North Fork Elkhorn River watershed in northeast Nebraska

Flood protection plan approved for North Fork Elkhorn River watershed in northeast Nebraska

Rising from the ashes, Creighton Main Street staples find temporary home after devastating fire

In May, a devastating fire threatened to rip the heart out of Creighton’s Main Street, destroying four local businesses.

Kelly’s Fastpitch 16U Schwedhelm claims Class B State Championship

Kelly’s Fastpitch 16U Schwedhelm claims Class B State Championship

Scooter crash serves as stark reminder for helmet safety

Scooter crash serves as stark reminder for helmet safety

State

Flood protection plan approved for North Fork Elkhorn River watershed in northeast Nebraska

A massive power line through the Sandhills won approval. It’s still going nowhere — for now.

Helping Nebraska’s producers rebuild and recover

Norfolk native to join cast of Days of Our Lives

Tobias candidate forum unites candidates with statewide aspirations with voices of local voters

Hospital CEO proposes hospital district

Sports

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

Oklahoma dominates UNC, wins first College World Series since 1994

Hundreds of hoopers compete at growing UNK basketball camp

UNC takes game two of CWS finals, forces winner-take-all Monday night

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

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