After recent fires, Cherry County debates burn ban

Following a series of fires across Nebraska, including several in Cherry County, county commissioners discussed the possibility of a burn ban during their meeting Tuesday but stopped short of taking action.

April 28, 2026Updated: April 28, 2026

By Casey Wonnenberg

Regional

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State

After recent fires, Cherry County debates burn ban

Secretary of state highlights ballot machine testing in transparency tour

Over 100 rural areas in Nebraska seeking to obtain Opportunity Zone status

After recent fires, Cherry County debates burn ban

Regional

Live music and local flavor return to downtown Norfolk

Rarely contested Knox County Sheriff position draws three candidates

Norfolk High athletes mentor 400 local youth at Kiwanis Track Meet

Nebraska business owner urges lawmakers to suspend gas tax following Georgia’s lead

State

After recent fires, Cherry County debates burn ban

Secretary of state highlights ballot machine testing in transparency tour

Over 100 rural areas in Nebraska seeking to obtain Opportunity Zone status

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

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

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

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

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety