Pressey Fire burns nearly 9,000 acres

Fire near Oconto in Custer County

April 24, 2026Updated: April 24, 2026

By Forrest Hershberger

Regional

USDA relocation plan to bring research project, jobs to Nebraska facility

USDA relocation plan to bring research project, jobs to Nebraska facility

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

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

Hueser Joins UNK Basketball as Assistant Coach

Hueser Joins UNK Basketball as Assistant Coach

Hastings College Hosting Free Children’s Show

Hastings College Hosting Free Children’s Show

Grand Island man pleads not guilty after fight during ICE-related student walkout

Grand Island man pleads not guilty after fight during ICE-related student walkout

Kearney nonprofit steps in to feed firefighters battling central Nebraska wildfire

Kearney nonprofit steps in to feed firefighters battling central Nebraska wildfire

State

USDA relocation plan to bring research project, jobs to Nebraska facility

Old Freighter's Museum opens research center

Pressey Fire burns nearly 9,000 acres

Low interest disaster loans now available

Ol' Red raises more than $110,000 for St. Jude for third straight year

Three displaced after Fourth Terrace fire

Sports

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

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

Lowery, Akins lead Chadron State College to win

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