Jul 10, 2025
Man unhurt but boat a total loss after fire
A Lincoln man was uninjured but his boat was a total loss after it caught fire on Branched Oak Lake.
Power has been restored at Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area south of Gering and all systems, including water, are available.
Most of the park’s facilities, including the Wildcat Hills Nature Center, had closed temporarily because of a power outage caused by a windstorm last weekend. The park trails and campgrounds had remained open.
For more information on Nebraska state parks, visit OutdoorNebraska.gov.