The fire was first reported around 1am Thursday A dangerous situation continues to develop today (Thursday) around Hyannis in Grant County as windy, dry conditions persist in the area.  Officials have issued mandatory evacuations in parts of the county as a wildfire was reportedly growing quickly in an area south of Hyannis.  Initial reports first came in shortly after 1am for a fire west of Highway 61 near mile marker 150.  Officials were issuing evacuations in the Ashby are

The Valentine FFA Chapter is sending 47 students to State FFA in Lincoln today.  They plan to leave about 2pm this afternoon with an escort. Each Spring, more than 7,000 FFA members, advisors and guests arrive in Lincoln to celebrate the annual Nebraska State FFA Convention. Members participate in general sessions, competitive events, educational tours, leadership workshops, and Career Fair and Expo. Events are held at Pinnacle Bank Arena, Haymarket area hotels and the Univer

The Cherry County 4-H Robotics team went to the state competition over the weekend. Cherry County once again competed in the Nebraska State 4-H Robotics competition in Lincoln on March 20-21.  Ryan Adams, Tyson Cochran, and Luke Osnes came home sitting in 18th place in the Robot Games out of 98 teams and received a Rising Star Award. Jayden Danielski and River Ruby also contributed to the team’s work this season and the team was coached by Andrew Utecht and Michelle Garwood.