Outdoor notes: Prescribed burns set for WMAs, state park areas

Controlled burns to remove tree and brush piles will end as the snow melts.

March 1, 2025Updated: March 1, 2025
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Star City BMX to Host Nebraska State Championship Final during 600-point racing weekend 

The three-day event will feature three races at Star City BMX. The event is expected to attract riders and families from across the Midwest, including Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma and surrounding states. 

26th Night of Hope Walk for Cancer battles nature

The Night of Hope's 26th year in Legion Park had the solemn spirit of the event, but dampened by afternoon rains. The Silent Auction was rained out, the quilt raffle winner announced.

Severe weather leaves damage across Mullen area

Homeowners in the Mullen area are cleaning up after severe weather moved through the Sandhills Sunday night into Monday morning.

NCDHD Board of Health Adopts Regulation and Resolution to Conduct Pool Inspections

The action follows passage of LB759 by the Nebraska Legislature, which transferred authority for public swimming pool operating permits and routine operational inspections from the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy and Environment (NDWEE) to local governments, including counties, cities, villages, and local public health departments.

Free dental care available to Nebraska veterans, spouses at upcoming clinic

Nebraska veterans, spouses and surviving spouses will have an opportunity to receive free dental care later this month at a two-day clinic in Yutan.

Cherry County petition seeks to increase number of county commissioners

Cherry County could soon have more voices on its county commission.