Georgia blaze shows how climate change has led to more wildfires in the East

Wildfires are often thought to be a problem for Western North America, but climate change and other factors are making fires nastier in the East, especially this year

April 24, 2026Updated: April 24, 2026

By SETH BORENSTEIN

Regional

Critics oppose Wyoming hydroelectric project, pointing to climate-driven drought crisis

Critics say a proposed $4 billion pumped-water electricity storage facility at Wyoming's Seminoe Reservoir could harm the Miracle Mile trout fishery and a bighorn sheep herd.

Fire damages apartment building under construction in Cheyenne

On its third life, an eagle soars again — this time for veterans

Cheyenne man arrested following fire at historic pump house

State

Critics oppose Wyoming hydroelectric project, pointing to climate-driven drought crisis

Multiple ambulances called to Cargill emergency

Cruisin’ Night returns to downtown Sidney June 5 with new car show addition

Georgia blaze shows how climate change has led to more wildfires in the East

Regional

Critics oppose Wyoming hydroelectric project, pointing to climate-driven drought crisis

Fire damages apartment building under construction in Cheyenne

On its third life, an eagle soars again — this time for veterans

Cheyenne man arrested following fire at historic pump house

State

Critics oppose Wyoming hydroelectric project, pointing to climate-driven drought crisis

Multiple ambulances called to Cargill emergency

Cruisin’ Night returns to downtown Sidney June 5 with new car show addition

Sidney police: Recent incidents not connected, investigation into white van continues

Kearney man recovering from injuries sustained after falling from Big Boy

Man accused of splitting woman’s head open with a metal bat in Lincoln

Sports

Panhandle Storm teams sweep Holyoke

Sidney Vipers roll past Grant; Sidney Stealers rally for win

State golf roundup: Sidney finishes 10th at Class B state golf tournament

Lincoln East repeats as Class A boys golf champion behind strong team effort

2026 Nebraska, Kansas Boys Golf State Championships underway this week

Kimball students earn medals at State Track

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30