Within the last two years, the outlook of Nebraska’s financial health has taken a U-turn from having a near $2 billion surplus to now facing a structural deficit that could last years.

Hundreds of thousands of acres of land in central and western Nebraska are burning as the state fights to control the largest fires in its history.

With more than 750,000 acres of agricultural land destroyed by wildfire, Nebraska ranchers are facing tough decisions about where to graze their

Hundreds of thousands of acres were burned as wildfires raged across Nebraska on Friday.

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen declared a state of Emergency in seven counties following a wildfire outbreak that began on March 12, 2026, and which is ongoing as of press time. The counties included in

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT/KOLN) - Gov. Jim Pillen delivered his annual “State of the State” Address before the Nebraska Legislature Thursday morning. Pillen began his speech thanking everyone, including First Lady Suzanne Pillen, for their support as he ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The University of Nebraska Board of Regents. Dec. 5, 2025. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner) LINCOLN — The University of Nebraska Board of Regents will not meet Friday to decide ...

The fire, originating south of Maxwell, has led to multiple evacuation orders and road closures in surrounding areas. Shelters have been established at local schools and recreation centers for displac