Pressey Fire burns nearly 9,000 acres

Fire near Oconto in Custer County

April 24, 2026Updated: April 24, 2026

By Forrest Hershberger

Regional

Goodwill Omaha highlights commitment to sustainability during Earth Week

Second lawsuit filed against Horizon Biofuels after deadly Fremont plant explosion

2026 tree planter of the year extols bur oak

UNL to expand Nebraska Union dining area

America 250 time capsule awaits 2076

Millard teacher arrested in child exploitation investigation

State

USDA relocation plan to bring research project, jobs to Nebraska facility

Old Freighter's Museum opens research center

Pressey Fire burns nearly 9,000 acres

Low interest disaster loans now available

Ol' Red raises more than $110,000 for St. Jude for third straight year

Sports

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

APRIL 24 (6:45 PM CT) - Columbus Fury vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

Ag & Outdoor

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