State lifts burn order, but local fire officials urge continued caution amid dry conditions

The state order is lifted, but local fire departments say conditions are still dangerous. Many areas in western Nebraska will not issue burn permits.

April 2, 2026Updated: April 2, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Pioneers complete nine-run comeback, knock off Beatrice in extras

Pioneers complete nine-run comeback, knock off Beatrice in extras

Through wind, war and fire, Otoe church keeps the faith

Through wind, war and fire, Otoe church keeps the faith

Busy weekend of arrests, for Beatrice Police

Busy weekend of arrests, for Beatrice Police

Board of Regents approve Big Red Rebuild, Dannen and others provide further detail

Board of Regents approve Big Red Rebuild, Dannen and others provide further detail

State

Norfolk’s Johnson Park illuminated red in honor of fallen firefighters

1 hr 44 mins ago

Kimball high school music students have successful competition at District Music Contest

3 hrs 44 mins ago

Kimball Jr./Sr. High Track students headed to Best in the West

6 hrs 57 mins ago

Through wind, war and fire, Otoe church keeps the faith

7 hrs 6 mins ago

Faith Health Gala raises money for sleeper sofas

7 hrs 8 mins ago

Chappell power outage closes businesses

8 hrs 38 mins ago

Sports

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

April 26th 2026, 2:18 PM UTC

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

April 24th 2026, 5:54 PM UTC

APRIL 24 (6:45 PM CT) - Columbus Fury vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

April 24th 2026, 4:11 PM UTC

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

April 22nd 2026, 2:09 PM UTC

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

April 21st 2026, 5:42 PM UTC

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

April 20th 2026, 6:48 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

April 18th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

April 11th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

April 4th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC