KETV Telethon to Raise Funds for Nebraska Cattle Producers Impacted by Wildfires

Funds will support farmers and ranchers affected by recent blazes across central and western parts of the state.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 10:05pm

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Parts of central and western Nebraska have been devastated by wildfires, with much of the destruction impacting the state's farms and cattle producers that help feed America. KETV NewsWatch 7 is partnering with the Nebraska Cattlemen's Foundation to host a telethon on Tuesday, March 28th from 4-6 PM to raise funds for these impacted farmers and ranchers.

Why it matters

Nebraska's cattle industry is a critical component of the state's agricultural economy and food supply. The recent wildfires have caused significant damage to farms and ranches, threatening the livelihoods of many producers. The telethon aims to provide direct financial assistance to help these farmers and ranchers recover and rebuild.

The details

The 7 Can Help telethon will air live on KETV NewsWatch 7 on Tuesday, March 28th from 4-6 PM. All funds raised will go directly to the Nebraska Cattlemen's Foundation's disaster relief fund to support cattle producers impacted by the wildfires. Viewers can also donate online through a link provided by the station.

  • The telethon will air live on Tuesday, March 28th from 4-6 PM.

The players

KETV NewsWatch 7

A local NBC-affiliated television station serving the Omaha, Nebraska metropolitan area.

Nebraska Cattlemen's Foundation

A non-profit organization that supports Nebraska's cattle industry and provides disaster relief to impacted producers.

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What they’re saying

“'Pray for rain and pray for our neighbors'”

— Nebraska Governor

What’s next

Viewers can donate to the Nebraska Cattlemen's Foundation's disaster relief fund through the link provided by KETV during the telethon on March 28th.

The takeaway

The KETV telethon is a critical effort to support Nebraska's cattle producers who have been devastated by the recent wildfires. By donating, viewers can directly assist these farmers and ranchers as they work to recover and rebuild their operations, which are essential to the state's agricultural economy and food supply.