In the face of fire, Nebraskans – once again – proved our grit and came together to protect life, property, and livestock. After a dry winter, high temperatures, and relentless winds created a dangerous recipe for wildfires, our state has finally seen some badly needed rain.

North Platte, Nebraska (April 13, 2026) – Nebraska Extension is offering a Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) and Beef Quality Assurance Transportation (BQAT) training on April 13, 2026 in North Platte at West Central Research and Extension Center. The event begins at 4:00 pm CT.

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The wildfires across Western Nebraska are the worst since we became a state. They are the ninth-worst in all of American history.

Here in Nebraska, we reserve a special spot in our history and in our hearts for the North Platte Canteen. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Canteen, a remarkable legacy of service and compassion.

Cardiovascular disease remains the most common cause of death in the US as well as a very common cause of chronic illness and disability. Heart attacks, heart failure, and strokes result in about 2500 deaths per day in the US, according to the American Heart Association.

Over the last several days, we have been reminded how quickly life can change. Across Nebraska, wildfires are tearing through more than 800,000 acres and counting.

Nebraskans deserve elected offi cials who will put their communities’ interests ahead of their own personal interest. Every American deserves this. Insider trading is illegal, period. Members of Congress aren’t above the law. But we need to do more to restore Americans’ trust in Congress.

WILDFIRE DOCUMENTATION FOR NEBRASKA PRODUCERS Shannon Sand With recent wildfires affecting parts of Nebraska, many producers are feeling overwhelmed and wondering what the first steps are after everything settles.

U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Noah Tietjens of Bellevue, who was killed in Kuwait while supporting Operation Epic Fury, was honored at Dover Air Force Base last weekend.