Low participation numbers forced Fairbury to forgo playing junior varsity football this fall, and those low numbers will likely be what prompts the Jeffs to move from 11-man to 8-man football starting next year.

The arraignment of Catherine Bondegard of Lodgepole has been continued to December 8 in Cheyenne County Court. She is facing charges of Assault of an Officer/Health Care Professional and Escape.

Tyson Foods will close its Lexington, Nebraska beef plant in January 2026, and the community is grappling with the impact.

Hanover outlasted Axtell 34-24 in the sub-state round of the Kansas 8-man football postseason, ending the Eagles' streak of four straight state championships and sending the Wildcats to the title game for the first time since 2020. 

A quick-thinking Sidney homeowner and neighbor used fire extinguishers to stop a yard tree fire on Virginia Lane Saturday before crews arrived. Sidney Fire Chief Matt Butts says the incident shows why working extinguishers matter.

Kimball police have arrested a 45-year-old man following an investigation involving child sexual abuse material. Charges were filed under Nebraska law, and the case remains under investigation.

North Platte’s Dr. Melissa Mosel appeared on Friday evening’s episode of ‘Wheel of Fortune.’

The VFW hall provided a hot meal and access to vendors offering various services, throughout Norfolk

A fire at Reptile Gardens early Friday killed several tortoises and alligators after flames destroyed a detached shelter.

Operation Safe Haul pulled dozens of unsafe and undocumented commercial drivers off Laramie County roads, resulting in 40 arrests and multiple trucks placed out of service. Here’s what deputies found during the three-day crackdown.

The biggest employer in Lexington is shutting down its plant.

A Guatemalan man arrested during an ICE operation at an Omaha restaurant has been sentenced to one year in federal prison for using a false Social Security number and resisting a federal officer.

Transportation administration announces new female crash test dummy

A 20-year-old Sterling, Colo., man is facing charges after a street racing incident resulted in the car he was driving colliding with a building.

Local holiday programs are back for another year, aiming to help families provide magical Christmas experiences for their children.

Gov. Jim Pillen and the Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance gave final approval Nov. 12 to the final charter for the launch of Telcoin Digital Asset Bank in Norfolk.

Facing opposition from the public, the Wymore city council voted against proposed ordinance changes that would have paved the way for a group home for young girls to begin operation in an abandoned building in town.

National Rural Health Day shines a light on the work that rural healthcare orgs - like Crete Area Medical Center - must do for their communities every day.

A fire that took close to five hours to fully extinguish Wednesday night in Fairbury destroyed a home - but fortunately, no one was injured. 

The All Is Bright indoor Christmas experience is returning for the third year. The event takes place at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds.

The Archway, Stuhr Museum and Hastings Museum are competing in the annual Tri-City Food Fight, collecting food donations through Dec. 31 to support local families and restock area pantries.

Carrie Jones received a life sentence without parole for her role in the 2022 Laurel quadruple homicide, where her husband, Jason Jones, fatally shot four individuals and set their homes on fire

Sidney police say Casey L. Diedrich, 37, was arrested Wednesday near First Avenue on a felony meth possession charge.

The Evangelical Free Church in Sidney is hosting the annual Christmas sale fundraiser for Table of Grace. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

Kimball police say a 38-year-old man was arrested Saturday on a child abuse charge after officers responded to an assault report on Chestnut Street.

Kimball police say two people were arrested Wednesday on multiple child abuse charges following an investigation involving a juvenile’s report and a forensic interview.

The 2024-2025 Knowing, Growing, and Grazing Grass webinar series had 58 producers fro eight states. Instructors are now planning the next series for the fall of 2026.

After mild debate, the city council unanimously approved to move forward with a rehabilitation project of the water tank estimated to cost $431,000.

The holiday spirit is in full swing in downtown Norfolk with lights, music, and the hometown holidays festival happening on Tuesday.

Jeff Phelps says it started as an efficient way of photographing farm land, then developed into a creative outlet with a drone and a camera. His work is on the cover of Nebraska Life Magazine.

A 44-year-old Gordon man is facing charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a teenager, along with making and possessing child sexual abuse material.

News Channel Nebraska is putting one of the state’s premier holiday celebrations in the spotlight.

The Regional West Foundation Board of Directors recently announced that $7,830 in scholarships was awarded to six students through the West Nebraska Blood Center, located at Regional West Medical Center.

Federal authorities in Colorado say they have disrupted a Mexican drug trafficking organization that was operating in the state.

Ogallala alum and North Platte pediatrician Dr. Melissa (Zimmerman) Mosel will appear on “Wheel of Fortune” this Friday evening.

Jason and Carrie Jones of Laurel, Nebraska, are scheduled to appear in court following their convictions in the tragic quadruple homicide of Gene and Janet Twiford, their daughter Dana Twiford, and neighbor Michele Ebeling.

A Texas man has been arrested in connection with a 2023 armed robbery at the Chadron Federal Credit Union

Wayne State College is showcasing panels from the massive AIDS Memorial Quilt until Dec. 1, coinciding with World AIDS Day. Each panel tells a personal story of someone affected by HIV/AIDS, reminding us of the diverse ways people were impacted

State auditor says paving in front of board member's residence should have received prior approval from the village board

Fireworks fill the night sky with color and sound that most people enjoy. But when Ben Uzzell got out of the military in 2014, he had severe PTSD and never saw himself being where he is today.

The Marketing Hometown America Action Forum was held Tuesday at the Sidney Elks Lodge. The program is called "a targeted effort to retain and recruit talent to Cheyenne County."

High school sophomores from across the Sandhills stepped into adulthood for a day during “An Intro to Life,” a budgeting and life-skills simulation held in Valentine.

The format of the fourth annual Big Give Thayer County fundraiser looks a little different than the first three, but the goal remains the same: to support organizations inside the county's community.

Although it took 74-year-old Linda Lund some time to come around to Hillcrest Care Center and Assisted Living, she eventually insisted it was home.

ZZ Top and Dwight Yoakam are scheduled to hit the Heartland Events Center stage in 2026.

Three northeast Nebraska attorneys will be considered to fill a vacant county judgeship.

A Central Nebraska city is gearing up for one of its biggest holiday traditions with the annual “Celebration of Lights’ event returning Thursday to Hastings.

The Kimball City Council approved Tuesday evening the appointment of Gabe Ingram to Kimball and Gering’s Land Bank Board. 

Cheyenne Police have arrested a 27-year-old Indiana man in a drop-box theft investigation dating back to March. A second suspect remains wanted.

Tri-County Crime Stoppers is looking for help identifying a man who walked out of the Ogallala Bomgaars wearing stolen boots. A reward of up to $1,000 is available for anonymous tips leading to an arrest and conviction.

Chadron State College students Gretchen Kallemeyn of Denver, and Josiah Heger of Hermosa, South Dakota, took different paths during the summer of 2025, but both returned with a deeper understanding of their academic fields and a renewed sense of purpose. 

Authorities discovered a deceased driver inside a burned vehicle early Sunday, Nov. 16, after it crashed into a tree near the Lake Maloney outlet on North Lake Road, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reported.

A new police officer joining the Kimball Police Department was sworn in Tuesday evening at the City Council meeting.

Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers led a writing workshop at the Kearney Public Library, sharing her approach to poetry, creativity and collaboration while encouraging new writers to explore storytelling in fresh ways.

As the holiday season approaches, getting a bottle of wine as a gift might be more expensive than previous years. According to reports from Wine & Spirts Wholesalers of America, wine revenue is down 6.9% in 2025.

Hundreds of veterans from across the state are now sharing their experiences—some for the first time—through the Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Project “Share Your Story.”

Community helps Syracuse woman expand to a licensed daycare

Winter is around the corner and Norfolk is preparing by approving the snow plan for the 25-26 season.

Missing since a Vietnam mission in 1968, the remains of U.S. Navy Captain Thomas Scheurich from Norfolk, Nebraska, were laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery

Sebastian Dunbar was sentenced today in Superior, Ne., in the 2023 death of his girlfriend. He was sentenced to life plus 48-50 years.

PlainsWest CASA added two volunteers to their list of Court Appointed Special Advocates Monday. PlainsWest CASA now has 22 volunteers and 24 children.

The Cheyenne County Commissioners Monday approved offering Deputy Assessor Christina Lotton the role of Interim Assessor, and approved the Highway Department seek a newer pickup truck and purchase road material for future projects.

A historic building in downtown Norfolk is turning into something new after approval of a zoning change Monday.

Sheriff says cocaine bricks found in Highway 2 traffic stop