Gov. Pillen rescinds statewide burn ban as wildfire risk eases

Order allows local officials to resume issuing burn permits

April 2, 2026Updated: April 2, 2026

By Naydu Daza Maya

Gov. Pillen rescinds statewide burn ban as wildfire risk eases

Regional

First satellite garden of Lauritzen Gardens opens to the public

Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress

Officer-involved shooting leaves one dead in South Omaha

Mural artist celebrates youth participation

Jury trial begins for man accused in death of Nebraska trooper

Omaha Mayor announces Youth Advisory Council

State

Sen. Ricketts backs bipartisan college sports bill

Union Pacific Railroad’s Newest commemorative locomotive No. 4547 embarks on first freight mission hauling Artemis III rocket parts

Deer shatters downtown Kearney shop door, sparks social media buzz

The 19th annual Landon Bos Memorial is set for Saturday

Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress

Sports

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

North team building chemistry ahead of Saturday's Shrine Bowl

UNK top running back Isaiah Harris granted waiver to play in 2026

More than football: Shrine Bowl week begins in Kearney

Willy Adames hits grand slam and Giants get 25 hits in 19-6 win over Rockies at Coors Field

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists