Donations, volunteers needed as volunteer fire departments anticipate busy fire season

Nebraska depends heavily on volunteer firefighters, with approximately 93 percent of departments across the state made up of volunteers. After a busy stretch of wildfires, some departments are now asking for community support.

March 24, 2026Updated: March 24, 2026
By Casey Wonnenberg

Regional

Motorcyclist dies after crash near Cheyenne intersection

Motorcyclist dies after crash near Cheyenne intersection

137 million walleye eggs collected during Valentine area spawning

137 million walleye eggs collected during Valentine area spawning

Legacy Cooperative to close Hyannis convenience, feed store

Legacy Cooperative to close Hyannis convenience, feed store

Meet the aircraft, crews on standby in Ainsworth following Sandhills fires

Meet the aircraft, crews on standby in Ainsworth following Sandhills fires