Campgrounds and visitor centers at federal lakes are closing amid Trump's budget cuts

Campgrounds, boat ramps and other facilities in at least 30 locations at federal lakes and reservoirs in six states will be closed or have their hours curtailed as of mid-May.

April 27, 2025Updated: April 27, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Ashby Fire reaches 97% containment; cooler weather aids wildfire efforts

Sen. Storer talks brand bills in weekly column

Wildfire near Ashby destroys homes; neighbor’s late-night warning helps families escape

Ashby, Minor fires near full containment as cooler weather slows activity

State

Husker alumna reaches for the Moon with NASA role

Gage County sends data center review to planning and zoning commission

Spring Expo returns to Sidney with big prizes, family fun and regional turnout

Campgrounds and visitor centers at federal lakes are closing amid Trump's budget cuts

Regional

Ashby Fire reaches 97% containment; cooler weather aids wildfire efforts

Sen. Storer talks brand bills in weekly column

Wildfire near Ashby destroys homes; neighbor’s late-night warning helps families escape

Ashby, Minor fires near full containment as cooler weather slows activity

State

Husker alumna reaches for the Moon with NASA role

Gage County sends data center review to planning and zoning commission

Spring Expo returns to Sidney with big prizes, family fun and regional turnout

Nebraska passes budget bills with work still needed to fill projected deficit

Early morning power fluctuations linked to tripped relay

Ashby Fire reaches 97% containment; cooler weather aids wildfire efforts

Sports

WNCC’s Lashley ready to lead her Anguilla national team in CONCACAF qualifier

Eagles Sweep 5000 Meters at Central Nebraska Challenge

Johnston hits a 2-run homer as the Rockies rout the Blue Jays 14-5 for their 1st win of the season

Cougar notes: WNCC softball plays tough against No. 25 McCook despite falling

Sidney boys, Ogallala girls headline strong showings at Ganser Invite

WNCC baseball splits with Trinidad on Saturday, Wilson breaks school record

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

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