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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

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

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

New Nebraska Law Gives Ranchers the Right-of-Way

New Nebraska Law Gives Ranchers the Right-of-Way

Kimball Jr./Sr. High Track students headed to Best in the West

Kimball Jr./Sr. High Track students headed to Best in the West

Chadron area athletes take on ball shagger role at Husker volleyball game

Chadron area athletes take on ball shagger role at Husker volleyball game

State

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

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

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