Lightning sparks grass fire near Norden

A lightning strike sparked a grass fire Monday afternoon northwest of Norden, burning an estimated 110 acres, according to Springview Fire Chief Scott Hallock.

April 22, 2025Updated: April 22, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Commissioners approve advertising for District 2 candidates

FNBO donates $150,000 to Western Nebraska wildfire aid

Chappell community awarded $5,000 grant

Water safety grant window May 18 to June 18

Senior prank brings cattle to Valentine High School parking lot

As births rise in Valentine, youth volunteers step in to help clinic

State

Car Enthusiasts Stop in Hastings for One Lap Across America

Lightning sparks grass fire near Norden

Regional

Commissioners approve advertising for District 2 candidates

FNBO donates $150,000 to Western Nebraska wildfire aid

Chappell community awarded $5,000 grant

Water safety grant window May 18 to June 18

Senior prank brings cattle to Valentine High School parking lot

As births rise in Valentine, youth volunteers step in to help clinic

State

Car Enthusiasts Stop in Hastings for One Lap Across America

Commissioners approve advertising for District 2 candidates

Younes Hospitality honored with Celebrate Tourism award

FNBO donates $150,000 to Western Nebraska wildfire aid

Chappell community awarded $5,000 grant

Water safety grant window May 18 to June 18

Sports

Sidney names Gabe Dorcey as head boys basketball coach

WNCC softball sweeps North Platte

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader NJC on Friday

Doane Football Coach Conversations: 2026 Spring Review

‘Basketball is a big part of who I am’: Kimball’s Addy Olson to continue basketball career at collegiate level

Multiple records broken at Norfolk Track Classic

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires