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

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Sterling area with ping pong ball-size hail threat

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Sterling area with ping pong ball-size hail threat

Severe thunderstorm warning expands across southern Nebraska Panhandle

Severe thunderstorm warning expands across southern Nebraska Panhandle

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for southern Nebraska Panhandle, northeast Colorado

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for southern Nebraska Panhandle, northeast Colorado

Eggs, milk, lifesaving skills: CPR training pops up outside Valentine grocery store

Eggs, milk, lifesaving skills: CPR training pops up outside Valentine grocery store

Car vs motorcycle accident results in minor injuries

Car vs motorcycle accident results in minor injuries

Night of Hope in 26th year serving local cancer families 

Night of Hope in 26th year serving local cancer families