Dry land forces local farmers into tough positions

The majority of eastern Nebraska is in a moderate to severe drought with limited rain and moisture.

March 21, 2024Updated: March 21, 2024

By News Channel Nebraska

Beatrice School Board OKs changes in cost to school meals, transportation

Beatrice School Board OKs changes in cost to school meals, transportation

Beatrice School Board approves contracts for middle school principals

Beatrice School Board approves contracts for middle school principals

Convicted serial bank robber charged in new York County bank robbery

Convicted serial bank robber charged in new York County bank robbery

Pryce Sandfort to return to Nebraska for senior season

Pryce Sandfort to return to Nebraska for senior season

State

Black Hills Energy natural gas customers in Nebraska to get $4.7 million in refunds

44 mins ago

Drug search at Valentine High School

55 mins ago

Sidney school board recognizes March students of the month

1 hr 17 mins ago

Preliminary Trial Wednesday for former county assessor

1 hr 35 mins ago

Sidney Public Schools moves last day of classes to May 15

2 hrs 54 mins ago

Kimball Library now offering Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program

5 hrs 39 mins ago

Sports

Kimball Junior High Track begins track season, setting personal records

April 13th 2026, 1:23 PM UTC

Cougar notes: WNCC baseball sweeps Otero on Sunday

April 13th 2026, 9:29 AM UTC

Eagles Wrap Up Series With Orediggers

April 13th 2026, 3:43 AM UTC

Colorado sports notes: Padres top Rockies 7-2 for 4-game sweep but Nick Pivetta exits with stiff elbow

April 13th 2026, 3:29 AM UTC

Russell slams three home runs, WNCC splits with Otero

April 12th 2026, 1:47 PM UTC

Eagles Notes: Chadron State Distance Runners Compete at Kit Mayer Classic

April 12th 2026, 5:05 AM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

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

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

March 11th 2026, 2:53 AM UTC