What to know from the AP's report on the impact of USAID cuts on impoverished aid workers in Nepal

After the United States slashed its foreign aid funding last year, more than 280,000 aid workers worldwide lost their jobs

July 23, 2026Updated: July 23, 2026
AP nullBy KRISTEN GELINEAU

Regional

Fire near Chadron sparked by cigarette; officials warn of fire danger

Fire officials are urging drivers to use caution after a discarded cigarette sparked a roadside fire northwest of Chadron on Monday.

Lightning sparks fire north of Rushville

A lightning strike sparked a fire north of Rushville Sunday night, according to Rushville Fire Chief Keith Wellnitz.

Nearly block-long mural finished in Valentine

Artists put the finishing touches on a nearly block-long mural in downtown Valentine over the weekend, transforming a once-ordinary wall into a colorful reflection of the community’s history, culture and landscape.

Improperly discarded e-scooter sparks fire at SWANN facility in Chadron

A fire at a Solid Waste Agency of Northwest Nebraska (SWANN) facility in Chadron on Friday was caused by an improperly disposed electric scooter, according to the agency.