Night of Hope Cancer Walk celebrated 25 years supporting local cancer patients. The annual event is held at Legion Park in Sidney with activities for survivors, those remembering and those in support of survivors.

At 99 years-old, a World War ll veteran is getting a heroes welcome in Pierce.

Several people are in federal custody after a series of raids at Nebraska hotels on Tuesday.

The Sidney Public School District continues moving in a positive direction fiscally, according to Superintendent Andrew Farber.

Schools across the state are hitting mute on student screens after a bill was passed by the Nebraska legislature.

Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined a coalition of Attorneys General supporting cattle ranchers against manufacturers selling foreign-sourced beef under a “Product of USA” label. Ranchers sued when manufacturers wrongly used the “Product of USA” label.

Andy Colvin takes on new role as the new Economic Development Coordinator for the city of Madison

Six interns spent the summer working at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center working in Dr. Bijesh Maharjan's Soils Lab. Interns are from Sri Lanka, Gambia, Brazil and Bridgeport, Ne.

Hole 3 at the 16th Annual Vince's Corner ABCD Double Blind Golf Tournament earned Dave Auwerda of Keystone a hole-in-one and a new car.

Sidney police are stepping up school zone patrols and reminding drivers: slow down, stay alert, and never pass a stopped school bus. $500 fines apply.

CR161 near Pine Bluffs is back open after a non-injury crash shut it down Monday.

Mitchell firefighters handled a Highway 71 rollover Monday that destroyed a camper. no serious injuries.

Roberto Lamadrid Campuzano, 38, of Mexico, was sentenced on August 8 in federal court in Omaha, Ne., for illegal reentry to the United States following an aggravated felony conviction. He has also been identified by law enforcement as a MS-13 member.

The company behind a proposed wind farm near Kilgore is challenging a Cherry County zoning investigation that concluded its permit had expired and that multiple conditions had gone unmet.

There is a large response from authorities Tuesday morning at multiple places in the Omaha metro.

A couple of recent mountain lion sightings in and near Valentine prompted the Valentine Police Department to remind residents to take safety precautions.

A Norfolk man is being held for felony and has ICE hold, officials say.

Alliance Police Chief David Leavitt announced today the department has received re-accreditation by the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice.

Senator Brian Hardin, R-District 48, is seeking a second term in the Nebraska Legislature. Hardin serves as Chairman of the Legislature's Health and Human Service Committee.

A deer strike disabled a vehicle on I-80 in Cheyenne County Tuesday, but no injuries were reported.

The Hastings Fire and Rescue department is used to responding to emergency situations on a daily basis, but now a call for help from their own department is being answered by the Hastings City Council.

"It seems like people are never unhappy when they’re eating ice cream."
That's one of the guiding principles behind Fairbury's newest ice cream shop, a family affair aiming to provide comfort and cold treats year-round.

Norfolk Public Schools has initiated a search for a superintendent firm

Genoa Indian Industrial School, which opened in 1884, aimed to assimilate Native American children from over 40 tribes into American society

A new multi-million dollar office building for the Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District in Valentine is moving forward after the board voted 5-2 to approve construction.

A traffic stop for defective trailer lights turned into a bizarre arrest early Sunday when deputies say they found a nude driver hauling a stolen motorcycle and drug paraphernalia.

Less than two months into the job, the new chancellor at the University of Nebraska-Kearney has announced his intention to make millions of dollars in cuts.

Two golfers will compete in the U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship after a qualifier in Norfolk.

More than 500 veterans and families are expected to attend the four-day farewell after decades of tradition.

Fritz sets goal of perfect score

PANHANDLE -- At random locations throughout the Nebraska Panhandle and the west are what looks like secure office complexes. They are plain in color but with a high priority purpose.

Gov. Jim Pillen has announced his next appointment of district court judge for the 11th Judicial District.

A poem, Between Light and Silence, written by English and Humanities Professor Dr. Deane Tucker was published this summer in The Tiger Moth Review, a biannual journal of art and literature that engages with nature, culture, the environment, and ecology.

Three champions from the Kimball-Banner County Fair Horse Show say ranching teaches a lot about patience and hard work.

Sidney police are searching for a black 2006 GMC K1500 stolen Saturday night.

Creek Valley Senior Olivia Fox has her sights set on All-American, a Cheerleading competition in Hawaii. To get there, she has been busy selling enchiladas, and just recently cookies and baked goods at the Deuel County Fair.

inmates moved after roof damage

Omaha Police are investigating a shooting that injured one person on Friday.

New climbing structures at Sidney’s Legion Park now honors the life of 5-year-old Case Schoening, giving kids a place to play with the same joy he shared.

Every Sunday at 6 a.m., Sidney police officers trade their day off for advanced training - ranging from defensive tactics to firearms and team operations - to keep the community safe.

A man who authorities say absconded from parole was arrested in North Platte Wednesday.

Iowa investigation authorities said Friday that the man taken into custody after two people were killed in a shooting two days earlier has died.

It may look like just another small town Saturday. But here in Albion the vision of a girl barely old enough to drive is coming to life.

US92’s annual Mimosa fest closed down town Norfolk with live music and food trucks

For Jeffrey Morgan, life is all about the birds. He was in attendance at the Deuel County Fair as Capt. Morgan and His Feathered Family.

Deputies say a welfare check in Bridgeport led to the discovery of meth and the arrest of one person.

Damage left behind after a storm rolled through south central Nebraska (Photo courtesy of Jessica Kolterman)

The FFA and 4-H kids showcased their cattle in the Market Beef Show Friday morning at the Kimball-Banner County Fairgrounds.

Over 30 goats were entered into the Market Goat Show at the Kimball-Banner County Fair this year, with a new showing that only began in the last couple of years – dairy goats.

An Alliance man faces felony charges after police say he sprayed the city’s assistant fire chief in the face with a fire extinguisher.

After years of planning and fundraising, the town of Lindsay, Nebraska, is preparing to open its new Health and Wellness Center and Event Center, owned and operated by the Lindsay Area Development (LAD)

Vogt enjoys beef showmanship

The fairgrounds were bustling Thursday morning as the FFA and 4-H kids showcased their sheep in the Market Sheep Show.

Cheyenne County Community Center Director Michael Namuth announced Friday Kendyl Wintholz is joining the staff August 11 as the new Sports Director.

Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services has identified the presence of toxic algae at Bluestem Lake, not far from Lincoln and Crete, prompting a health alert.

A first-time bar owner is hitting the gas with a restaurant themed after an 80s hit TV series.

Jon Thomsen stood in the doorway of a Fremont home, offering calming words and open ears. Moments earlier, the man inside the home had threatened to kill his family and himself. 

Pat Cooley thought she was just showing up for another lunch at the Lemoyne Senior Center. She ended up walking into a surprise and $1,000 for the place she’s helped build from the ground up.

The Ponca tribe of Nebraska is hosting their 31st annual Pow Wow bringing the five service areas together.

The first Marcus Hartzler 3 vs 3 memorial basketball tournament was held August 2, attracting 23 teams from youth to adult men and women.

911 dispatcher calmed residents even as they reported heavy smoke making it hard for them to breathe

A Wisconsin pilot isn’t hurt after making an emergency landing with his plane in a soybean field in Northeast Nebraska.

Following a nationwide search, Dr. Shaunda French-Collins has been named the Dean of the School of Business, Mathematics, and Science.

Authorities say a man and his wife have been shot to death in Glenwood, Iowa.