Six fires burn an estimated 10,000 acres in Cherry County

Six fires sparked by dry lightning burned thousands of acres across Cherry County on April 22, according to Cherry County Emergency Manager Jessica Coyle.

April 28, 2026Updated: April 28, 2026

By Casey Wonnenberg

Regional

Nebraska is becoming the first state to implement a Medicaid work requirement signed by Trump

Nebraska’s Osborn outraises Ricketts in Q1 of Nebraska U.S. Senate race

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

Registered Omaha sex offender ‘Cookie Monster’ arrested after allegedly breaking into home, entering sleeping child’s bed

Report says legalizing online sports betting in Nebraska could generate $87M over 5 years

UNO students organize Cultural Hispanic Festival to promote cultural inclusion

State

Kimball Library receives $10K grant for accessibility improvements

Fairbury hosting candidate forum Tuesday night

Six fires burn an estimated 10,000 acres in Cherry County

Temporary bridge closures scheduled in Cherry County

Colorado woman sentenced for Child Abuse

Sports

Lincoln East finishes under-par to win Beatrice Invitational

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

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

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

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

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

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

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