Christian Wagner

2 weeks ago | nebraska.tv | Christian Wagner

The statewide burn ban that was originally issued by Governor Jim Pillen on May 9th now expires Monday at midnight. You may remember a wildfire in Plum Creek burned for about a week, killing 45 head of cattle and destroying a cabin. The fire, which resulted when a prescribed burn got out of control, consumed more than 7,000 acres. At one point, state resources were brought in to assist local crews, at a cost of $600,000 to aid.

1 month ago | nebraska.tv | Christian Wagner

The statewide burn ban put in place last week by Governor Jim Pillen is getting extended for much of Nebraska. His new executive order issued Tuesday stipulates that Central and Western Nebraska remain under a burn ban. Conditions in that half of the state are still very dry, so burning is prohibited through midnight May 10th. The new order, effective now, specifies the border where burning is still not permitted. The line runs south along Highway 81 from the South Dakota border to Highway 92.

1 month ago | nebraska.tv | Christian Wagner

TOPICS:Fire banGovernor Jim PillenNebraskaEnvironmental concernsDry conditionsWildfireAinsworthPrescribed burnAt a press conference Wednesday, Governor Jim Pillen issued a statewide fire ban due to environmental concerns amid dry conditions across much of Nebraska. As the governor spoke, more than 35 fire crews battle a wildfire that's claimed at least 24,000 acres in the Ainsworth area. That fire started as a prescribed burn.

2 months ago | nebraska.tv | Christian Wagner

A lot of Husker volleyball fans would love to see a bronze statue of John Cook outside the bob Devaney Sports Center, and see his name on an important part of the facility recognizing what he's done for the team and the entire sport of volleyball. All of that is now one vote away from becoming reality.

2 months ago | nebraska.tv | Christian Wagner

TOPICS:Piano playerPacific NorthwestNorth PlatteJim FischerMusic Box ProductionsNorth 40 ChophouseRestaurant goersCOVIDIf you're looking to hear some of the best piano tunes by an exceptionally talented musician, you might have to go to New York City or another big town on one of the coasts. But those of us here in Nebraska are in luck, as that type of music from a man with quite the resume can be found in North Platte.