35 years of EMT service recognized by state officials

Five Wausa EMTs were recognized this week for 35 years of service, a milestone decades in the making. The celebration was a surprise, organized by one of their own, and included state certificates and awards from the governor.

March 27, 2026Updated: March 27, 2026

By Sara McKenna

Regional

As fires spread near Ashby, communities step up to help evacuees

Chadron-area ranchers who lost cattle in 2013 blizzard help Amish impacted by Sandhills fire

Ashby, Minor fires surge past 49,000 acres; crews battle wind as response expands

Fast-moving wildfire prompts evacuations near Hyannis

'So much at stake': Huskers get set to battle Hawkeyes in Sweet 16

State

35 years of EMT service recognized by state officials

Statewide org provides resources to curtail rise of dangerous betting during Problem Gambling Awareness Month

University of Nebraska explores plans for former Cabela’s campus in Sidney

35 years of EMT service recognized by state officials

Regional

As fires spread near Ashby, communities step up to help evacuees

Chadron-area ranchers who lost cattle in 2013 blizzard help Amish impacted by Sandhills fire

Ashby, Minor fires surge past 49,000 acres; crews battle wind as response expands

'So much at stake': Huskers get set to battle Hawkeyes in Sweet 16

State

35 years of EMT service recognized by state officials

Statewide org provides resources to curtail rise of dangerous betting during Problem Gambling Awareness Month

University of Nebraska explores plans for former Cabela’s campus in Sidney

Command transition planned as crews continue work on Ashby, Minor, Cottonwood and Morrill Fires

House Republicans reject DHS funding bill from Senate, risking an even longer shutdown

Fairbury couple accused of child sexual assault to make first appearance in district court next week

Sports

Norfolk walks off for dramatic first win

Colorado sports notes: Nikola Jokic has 23 points, knocks down late bucket to send Nuggets over Suns 125-123

Colorado sports notes: Rockies begin franchise makeover under the front office leadership of Paul DePodesta and Josh Byrnes

Creighton coach Greg McDermott announces retirement after 16 seasons; Alan Huss will succeed him

Greg McDermott announces retirement from Creighton basketball program

WNCC softball splits with Miles on Sunday

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

Supplementing dryland wheat and irrigated corn with proso millet in drought years

Nebraska Extension to host March 17 Webinar on Confinement Feeding Cow-calf Pairs