RELEASE DATE: Sep 01, 2026 September 1, 2026 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — As National Preparedness Month begins, the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is encouraging Nebraskans to take steps now to prepare for emergencies and disasters, which can happen at …
RELEASE DATE: Aug 31, 2026 CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has announced the approved postponement of tax filings and payments for individuals and businesses in parts of Nebraska that were impacted by wildfires and …
RELEASE DATE: Aug 05, 2026 Contact: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE – The U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for eligible private nonprofit and faith-based organizations in …
RELEASE DATE: Jul 30, 2026 The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding eligible private nonprofit organizations impacted by wildfires occurring March 12 – April 2 to apply for low-interest federal physical damage disaster loans before the deadline …
RELEASE DATE: Jul 29, 2026 CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE – The number of Nebraska counties adversely impacted by drought continues to grow. Governor Jim Pillen has announced the approval of two primary counties and 11 contiguous …
RELEASE DATE: Jul 16, 2026 CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has reissued an executive order allowing for the continued delivery of hay and other supplies to areas of the state ravaged by wildfires. Those fires, and …
RELEASE DATE: Jul 14, 2026 CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued an emergency declaration in response to the Corkscrew Road Fire in Sioux County southwest of Crawford. The wildfire, which began on July 10 …
RELEASE DATE: Jul 14, 2026 The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for eligible private nonprofit organizations impacted by wildfires occurring March 12 – April 2. Eligible Counties Nebraska …
RELEASE DATE: Jul 13, 2026 The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations impacted by the drought occurring May 12 and continuing. …
RELEASE DATE: Jul 08, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2026 CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is announcing federal financial loan assistance to help Nebraska farmers and producers impacted by major wildfires in …
RELEASE DATE: Jul 06, 2026 The April, May & June 2026 Issue of The Beacon is now available online. The Beacon (April, May & June 2026) The Beacon (April, May & June 2026) ×
RELEASE DATE: Jul 04, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 4, 2026 CRAWFORD, Neb. — The Log Road Fire remains estimated at approximately 1,526 acres and is now 81% contained. This is the final media release for the Log Road Fire. As suppression efforts …
RELEASE DATE: Jul 03, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 3, 2026 CRAWFORD, Neb. — Firefighters continue to strengthen containment on the Log Road Fire near Harrison, which is now 68% contained and remains estimated at approximately 1,526 acres. Crews are …
RELEASE DATE: Jul 02, 2026 CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the issuance of a federal disaster declaration by President Donald Trump for damage that resulted in several counties due to the Morrill, …
RELEASE DATE: Jul 02, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2, 2026 CRAWFORD, Neb. — Fire crews continue to make steady progress on the Log Road Fire, which is estimated at approximately 1,526 acres and is now 21% contained. There are no evacuations in effect at …
RELEASE DATE: Jul 02, 2026 CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is taking two key actions to provide relief in the aftermath of a severe storm system that caused damage in central and eastern Nebraska. Tornadoes, …
RELEASE DATE: Jul 01, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2026 CRAWFORD, Neb. — The Log Road Fire is estimated at approximately 1,500 acres and remains 0% contained. No evacuations have been reported at this time. At 7:00 a.m. on July 1, command of the …
RELEASE DATE: Jun 30, 2026 CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has issued an emergency declaration for Sioux County due to weather conditions that ignited a wildfire northeast of Harrison. The Log Road Fire, which …
RELEASE DATE: Jun 21, 2026 This will be the last Daily Fire Update from Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 as command of the South Fork Fire will transfer to a Type 3 Incident Management Team at 6 p.m. tonight. Fire Update: South Fork Fire …
RELEASE DATE: Jun 20, 2026 Fire Update: South Fork Fire Saturday, June 20, 2026 – 8:00 a.m. MDT Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 Incident Commander Jay Mickey Phone (public and media inquiries): 308-775-5438 Email: 2026.southfork@firenet. …
