Burn Ban Still in Effect

Burn Ban Still in Effect

The burn ban that was issued this past summer in Cherry County will continue indefinitely, according to Cherry County Emergency Management Director Matt Sandoz. “We’re over 9 inches under the average, and the forecast doesn’t look very good looking ahead”...
Nebraska State Park Closures

Nebraska State Park Closures

Access to certain areas of parks in north-central Nebraska and the Panhandle will be temporarily closed to make way for improvements. Mike Morava, regional superintendent for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, said each of the projects is being started early...
Cherry Count Fair Livestock Results

Cherry Count Fair Livestock Results

2022 Cherry Co. Fair Stocker Feeder Heifers Champion – Allison Heath Reserve Champion – Ayden Naslund Purples – Kaden Garwood, Greyson Hollopeter Swan, Dylan Naslund Blues – Kaylee Luthy, Robert Ross Stocker Feeder Steers Champion – Tanner Heath Purple – Callie...
Repairs On Wind Turbine Underway

Repairs On Wind Turbine Underway

Crews worked over the weekend to get the wind turbine west of Valentine back into service. The unit has been out of commission while they waited for a new bearing which was held up by the supply chain issues thataffected many areas of the economy. Once the new bearing...
Burn Ban Still in Effect

Burn Ban Effective Immediately

Per the Cherry County Emergency Management Agency: Burn Ban Notice for Cherry County: A burn ban has been issued for Cherry County effective 7/14/2022. The ban primarily applies to permit required open burns such as brush piles, leaves, etc. All burn permits will...