State lifts burn order, but local fire officials urge continued caution amid dry conditions

The state order is lifted, but local fire departments say conditions are still dangerous. Many areas in western Nebraska will not issue burn permits.

April 2, 2026Updated: April 2, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

State lifts burn order, but local fire officials urge continued caution amid dry conditions

CO2 Pipeline discussion packs Boone County meeting

CO2 Pipeline discussion packs Boone County meeting

Water main break causes lane closures near 23rd Street and 33rd Avenue

Water main break causes lane closures near 23rd Street and 33rd Avenue

Pilot safe after small plane crash near Blair airport

Pilot safe after small plane crash near Blair airport

New mural aims to capture the spirit of Platte County

New mural aims to capture the spirit of Platte County

Fire tears through buildings in downtown Creighton

Fire tears through buildings in downtown Creighton

Rep. Mike Flood to host town hall in Norfolk next week

Rep. Mike Flood to host town hall in Norfolk next week

State

WNCC faculty member to lead international singing institute in Italy

Chadron State students present at Nebraska Academy of Science annual meeting

Norfolk first responders host public safety training event

Snowplow Roadeo: operators compete in annual NDOT event

Valentine Art Walk to feature music, poetry and interactive events

Data center concerns spark debate at Kearney City Council meeting

Sports

Avalanche search for offseason answers after Vegas ends Presidents' Trophy-winning season with sweep

State golf roundup: Sidney sits 11th after first round of Class B state golf

Players and coaches announced for Northeast Nebraska All Star basketball games

2026 Nebraska Girls Tennis State Championships: Southeast Nebraska Qualifiers and Results

Sidney softball teams split with Holyoke

Peetz trio selected for Colorado North in 6-Man All-Star Classic

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20