Body After a natural disaster strikes, every day counts. Nebraska’s farmers and ranchers know this well. This spring and summer, Nebraska has been hit by some of the worst wildfires in state history.

Body In 1789, the same year the first United States Congress met in Federal Hall in New York to declare the Constitution in effect, France was undergoing its own revolution.

Body From our founding pioneers to today, Nebraskans have always been known for our grit, determination, and resilience. Unfortunately, this year those characteristics have been tested like never before as communities across our state faced the worst wildfires in Nebraska’s history.

Body Benny Jay Trosper “Gator” was born on February 15, 1964, to Mary (Ruppert) and Gary Trosper in Imperial, Nebraska. He was the middle child of three.

Body Karen Judy Brown, 87, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, at Hillcrest Nursing Home. Karen was born in Culbertson, Nebraska on April 24, 1939, to Willard and Caroline (Frick) Rippen. She lived a life filled with love, dedication and service to her family and community.

Body A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Lola Mae Moseley will be held on August 1, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Holdrege Methodist Church in Holdrege, Nebraska, with Pastor George Probasco officiating.

Body Daryl Dean Hansen was born on August 19, 1952, in Genoa, Nebraska to Vernon Louis and Eleanor Janet (Underwood) Hansen and passed away on June 24, 2026, surrounded by his family, in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 73 years, 10 months and 5 days.

Body Vivian M. Arent, age 89, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Maples Centennial Nursing Home.

Body There will be ample opportunities for fireworks throughout the region this Fourth of July weekend with two different fireworks shows on Friday night, July 3rd, and two more on Saturday, July Fourth.

Body The month of June, annually one of the wettest months of the year, provided some moisture to the region, but drought continued its grip, primarily in Frontier County. For the month, Wilsonville led the area in observed rainfall with 4.