Concerns over wind power, regulations, and water quality raised at Cherry County public hearing

Concerns about wind, solar, and nuclear power, along with government over-regulation, were front and center at a public hearing for Cherry County’s proposed comprehensive plan.

August 29, 2024Updated: August 30, 2024

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

City Council offers City Manager duties to Hanson

Gordon man sentenced for sexually assaulting children

Indiana woman faces felony drug charge in Cherry County

Cody warning siren out of service, officials consider next steps

Black Hills Energy natural gas customers in Nebraska to get $4.7 million in refunds

Drug search at Valentine High School

State

City Council offers City Manager duties to Hanson

Concerns over wind power, regulations, and water quality raised at Cherry County public hearing

Regional

City Council offers City Manager duties to Hanson

Gordon man sentenced for sexually assaulting children

Indiana woman faces felony drug charge in Cherry County

Cody warning siren out of service, officials consider next steps

Black Hills Energy natural gas customers in Nebraska to get $4.7 million in refunds

Drug search at Valentine High School

State

City Council offers City Manager duties to Hanson

Benefits slashed: Nebraska disability switch leaves hundreds desperate for help

Gordon man sentenced for sexually assaulting children

HALT Human Trafficking Fund accepting grant applications

Woman dead, 3-year-old injured in Omaha Walmart officer-involved shooting

Indiana woman faces felony drug charge in Cherry County

Sports

Potter-Dix boys, Ogallala girls claim titles at Leyton Invite

Kimball Junior High Track begins track season, setting personal records

Cougar notes: WNCC baseball sweeps Otero on Sunday

Eagles Wrap Up Series With Orediggers

Colorado sports notes: Padres top Rockies 7-2 for 4-game sweep but Nick Pivetta exits with stiff elbow

Russell slams three home runs, WNCC splits with Otero

Ag & Outdoor

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

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard