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

Disease outbreak cuts Wyoming, Yellowstone wolf numbers to lowest level since reintroduction era

Disease outbreak cuts Wyoming, Yellowstone wolf numbers to lowest level since reintroduction era

Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway

Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway

Black bear safely captured after wandering into east Cheyenne neighborhood

Black bear safely captured after wandering into east Cheyenne neighborhood

Colorado State Patrol investigating fatal I-70 crash

Colorado State Patrol investigating fatal I-70 crash