Senate passes Fischer bill to speed wildfire relief for Nebraska producers

The U.S. Senate has passed Sen. Deb Fischer’s bill to speed wildfire disaster relief, aiming to help Nebraska farmers and ranchers recover faster after historic fires.

March 24, 2026Updated: March 24, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Senate passes Fischer bill to speed wildfire relief for Nebraska producers

Regional

Hastings Man Accused of Leaving Baby in Ditch Has Charges Amended

New Adams County Fair Manager Enjoys First Fair at the Helm

Former Kearney YRTC employee pleads not guilty in sexual abuse case

Broadway Academy Sets the Stage for Central Nebraska Performers

North Platte Man Charged in Adams County Child Enticement Case

Hastings Celebrities Ham It Up at Adams County Fair Pig Show

State

Court clears path for death penalty in deaths of Stromsburg couple and unborn baby

Senate passes Fischer bill to speed wildfire relief for Nebraska producers

Regional

Hastings Man Accused of Leaving Baby in Ditch Has Charges Amended

New Adams County Fair Manager Enjoys First Fair at the Helm

Former Kearney YRTC employee pleads not guilty in sexual abuse case

Broadway Academy Sets the Stage for Central Nebraska Performers

North Platte Man Charged in Adams County Child Enticement Case

Hastings Celebrities Ham It Up at Adams County Fair Pig Show

State

Court clears path for death penalty in deaths of Stromsburg couple and unborn baby

Fairbury to publicly debut new city home base at open house next Tuesday

Investing in American children

UNK students provide care, gain perspective during medical outreach trip to Peru

James Lucero sworn in as Kimball Chief of Police

WNCC soccer camp starts Monday

Sports

Bobcat basketball misses 2026 tournament goal

State Little League tournaments in Kearney sets participation record

Nebraska Select soccer team earns trip to national tournament

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities