President Donald Trump declared a federal disaster Thursday for the wildfires that burned hundreds of thousands of acres in ...

Throughout a dry season marked by wildfires across Nebraska, city officials have faced a decision ahead of the Fourth of July ...

A $10,000 reward is now available for information leading to the arrest of whoever intentionally set eight fires that burned ...

President Donald Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for Nebraska to boost recovery efforts for communities ...

In the Sandhills of Nebraska, some grazing pastures look more like the Sahara Desert. The Morrill Fire — the largest wildfire in Nebraska history — scorched vast stretches of land in mid-March.

Hazardous weather conditions are leading officials in some states to limit fireworks use ahead of July 4 amid wildfire risks.

Trump approved a disaster declaration for western Nebraska after historic wildfires burned more than 821,000 acres.

This story is made possible through a partnership between Grist and The Flatwater Free Press, Nebraska’s first independent, nonprofit newsroom focused on investigations and feature stories. As the ...

LINCOLN, Neb. (Flatwater Free Press) - As the fast-moving blaze rolled toward Fire Chief Jason Schneider’s district in Cozad, he and his crew faced a literal uphill battle. The Cottonwood Fire was ...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - 10/11 aired a one-hour special examining the aftermath of wildfires in western Nebraska. “Nebraska Wildfires: Rising from the Ashes” explored what has changed in the region and ...

This week's Open Mic guest is Donnell Rehagen, CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America. Members of the groups spent last week in Washington reporting the positive impact the EPA's higher RVO numbers are ...