Pandemic Deflates Hot Air Balloon Festival

Falls City's Hot Air Balloon Festival drew thousands in first year of revival but now must wait for an encore

June 8, 2020Updated: June 8, 2020

By News Channel Nebraska

State

Wildfire relief fund now open for Nebraska farmers and ranchers

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Chicken production plan drawing opposition near Cortland

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It's Tax Day. Treasury says 53 million filers used new Trump tax breaks before the deadline

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State auditor warns Nebraska health insurance fund could run out

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Meet the aircraft, crews on standby in Ainsworth following Sandhills fires

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City Council offers City Manager duties to Hanson

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Sports

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Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

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Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

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

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Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

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‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

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