Live Fire training underway at Western Nebraska Engine Academy

The 2025 Western Nebraska Engine Academy is underway in Gering. Live fire exercises are actively taking place within the Buffalo Creek Wildlife Management Area this weekend. Travelers may see smoke and flames in the Buffalo Creek area.

September 12, 2025Updated: September 12, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Ainsworth NRCS field office currently without permanent staff

Valentine Chamber closer to hiring new executive director

Workers at major Colorado meatpacking plan win wage increases in deal with JBS USA

Younes shares vision for Kearney's Good Life District

State

Ainsworth NRCS field office currently without permanent staff

Alexis Forney, Lexi Johnson and Lucia Mendez earn Nebraska Broadcasters Association EEO Scholarships

Hospitals warn Nebraska Medicaid work rules could strain staffing and disrupt care

Live Fire training underway at Western Nebraska Engine Academy

Regional

Ainsworth NRCS field office currently without permanent staff

Valentine Chamber closer to hiring new executive director

Workers at major Colorado meatpacking plan win wage increases in deal with JBS USA

Younes shares vision for Kearney's Good Life District

State

Ainsworth NRCS field office currently without permanent staff

Alexis Forney, Lexi Johnson and Lucia Mendez earn Nebraska Broadcasters Association EEO Scholarships

Hospitals warn Nebraska Medicaid work rules could strain staffing and disrupt care

Cheyenne County reminds taxpayers of April 30 deadline, urges early mailing amid USPS changes

Caring for the heartbroken

Marijuana attitude a factor in Otoe County sentencing

Sports

Kimball Junior High Track begins track season, setting personal records

Cougar notes: WNCC baseball sweeps Otero on Sunday

Eagles Wrap Up Series With Orediggers

Colorado sports notes: Padres top Rockies 7-2 for 4-game sweep but Nick Pivetta exits with stiff elbow

Russell slams three home runs, WNCC splits with Otero

Eagles Notes: Chadron State Distance Runners Compete at Kit Mayer Classic

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

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