Fire shelters are a key defense for firefighters. But they don't guarantee survival

Fire shelters are a key piece of equipment for wildland firefighters, but their use doesn't ensure survival

July 2, 2026Updated: July 2, 2026

By JACK DURA

Regional

Authorities seek tips in suspected Phelps-Gosper arson fires

Authorities seek tips in suspected Phelps-Gosper arson fires

Buffalo County outlines weather backup plan for July 4 fireworks

Buffalo County outlines weather backup plan for July 4 fireworks

Hastings Man Appeals Sentence for Sexual Assault Sentence

Hastings Man Appeals Sentence for Sexual Assault Sentence

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

Battle Bus Mobile Arcade Celebrates Ribbon Cutting in Hastings

Battle Bus Mobile Arcade Celebrates Ribbon Cutting in Hastings

State

Roehl pleads no contest to reduced child porn charges; Roland, Johnston credited for time served

State says 'no concern observed' in Lodgepole water

Authorities seek tips in suspected Phelps-Gosper arson fires

Buffalo County outlines weather backup plan for July 4 fireworks

Former Lincoln orthopedic surgeon accused of sexual harassment faces discipline

Norfolk Avenue to close for River Point District gateway sign installation

Sports

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

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

Beatrice alum, Super Bowl champ Cam Jurgens returns home to host youth football camp

Husker great runs team's volleyball clinic

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