New Cherry County development blueprint addresses wind farms and hog confinements

Cherry County is updating its Comprehensive Plan, a key document that guides development, land use, and growth across the county.

August 21, 2024Updated: August 21, 2024

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Grizzly Fire contained, Ash Pole Fire 47% contained near Chadron

Grizzly Fire contained, Ash Pole Fire 47% contained near Chadron

Monument Marathon Builds on Record-Breaking Year Ahead of 2026 Race

Monument Marathon Builds on Record-Breaking Year Ahead of 2026 Race

United Way Color Dash comes to Sidney for first time

United Way Color Dash comes to Sidney for first time

Kimball Public Schools says rumored school threat did not occur

Kimball Public Schools says rumored school threat did not occur

Nebraska records nation’s first reported BEAD-funded home internet connection near Ogallala

Nebraska records nation’s first reported BEAD-funded home internet connection near Ogallala

Ash Pole Fire south of Chadron 47% contained, burns 1,100 acres

Ash Pole Fire south of Chadron 47% contained, burns 1,100 acres

State

Grizzly Fire contained, Ash Pole Fire 47% contained near Chadron

Monument Marathon Builds on Record-Breaking Year Ahead of 2026 Race

Food Bank for the Heartland brings rural pantry partners to Ord

Suicide prevention documentary airing at Goodhand Theater next week

Nebraska State Trooper added to National Law Enforcement Memorial

STATE SENATE: Schoenrock leads Smith, Ideus leads Bock with primaries complete

Sports

Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver

West Nebraska All-Star Games announce 2026 football, volleyball coaching staffs

Bridgeport, Kimball punch state tickets at Class C-9 district meet

Scottsbluff edges Sidney for team title at Ogallala Invitational

Bayard sweeps team titles at Class D-9 district meet

Destination Lewiston: Doane baseball books program's first trip to NAIA World Series

Ag & Outdoor

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

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