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

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

New lights, electrical system in the queue for Quinn Field, home of Fairbury baseball

There will soon be brighter days ahead for a field that has been hosting baseball games in Southeast Nebraska for just about exactly a century.

High heat, humidity brings high impact to cattle, livestock

Tri County, DeWitt set to host Class C Nebraska American Legion State Tournament

Hope Crisis Center chief chats with county commissioners about funding, services

Hope Crisis Center executive director Carmen Hinman is touting her organization's successes but isn't shying away from its funding struggles in her conversations with county boards this summer.

State

New lights, electrical system in the queue for Quinn Field, home of Fairbury baseball

9 hrs 11 mins ago

Alliance man arrested following vehicle vs. bicycle crash

9 hrs 46 mins ago

Historic Pershing Mural restoration reaches milestone in Lincoln

9 hrs 57 mins ago

Local 'True Fiction' auction passes away

10 hrs ago

City, NRD pursue new study in ongoing attempt to solve Battle Creek’s flooding

10 hrs 3 mins ago

Regional economy index sees significant drop

10 hrs 14 mins ago

Sports

Bobcat basketball misses 2026 tournament goal

July 15th 2026, 7:20 PM UTC

State Little League tournaments in Kearney sets participation record

July 9th 2026, 6:54 PM UTC

Nebraska Select soccer team earns trip to national tournament

July 8th 2026, 9:01 PM UTC

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

July 2nd 2026, 3:33 PM UTC

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

July 2nd 2026, 12:01 AM UTC

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

July 1st 2026, 4:34 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

June 20th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

June 13th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

May 29th 2026, 5:17 PM UTC

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

May 28th 2026, 7:44 PM UTC