Strong winds are expected across the Nebraska Panhandle, northeast Colorado and southeast Wyoming starting Wednesday. High Wind Watches and Warnings have been issued, with gusts up to 75 mph possible and hazardous travel conditions likely.

Chase County deputies are investigating the theft of about 500 gallons of diesel fuel near Wauneta. A suspect remains at large, and authorities are asking the public to stay alert and report any information.

A Cheyenne man has been sentenced to federal prison after investigators seized nearly a pound of meth, fentanyl pills and multiple firearms during a joint Wyoming-Colorado drug investigation.

The Cheyenne County Commissioners Monday agreed to E3 President Sarah Sinnett working with Cheyenne County Attorney Amber Horn to write an interlocal agreement related to a proposed Economic Development Corporation.

A Potter teen is home recovering from injuries she received in a two-vehicle accident in Sidney December 5.

PPHD is expanding access to local air quality data across the Nebraska Panhandle with PurpleAir sensors now active in communities including Sidney, Scottsbluff, Alliance, Chadron, Oshkosh and more.

Sterling police responded to a three-vehicle crash Monday at South 10th Avenue and Hamilton Street. No injuries were reported.

Sterling police seized more than two ounces of meth and dozens of fentanyl pills during a traffic stop Monday night. The suspect was jailed on multiple felony drug charges.

Bird flu detected in wild geese in Sidney. Police say the situation is being monitored closely and residents should avoid contact with sick or dead birds. City crews are checking problem areas daily.

The Nebraska Statewide Workforce & Educational Reporting System released a comprehensive evaluation of the Access College Early Scholarship Program. The evaluation finds that ACE participants are more likely to enroll in college.

Authorities say a pickup truck fired shots that damaged the Oshkosh library’s Story Walk.

The 14th annual Platte Valley Companies Monument Marathon set records for money raised and total runners.

The community can expect to see increased police presence on the streets for the remainder of the year as part of the nationwide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.

A northeast Nebraska attorney with decades of experience will be moving to the other side of the bench.

Kimball's first responders participated in the annual Holiday Heroes event Saturday morning by taking over 20 elementary kids holiday shopping for their families and friends.

Kimball's only full service grocery store has an uncertain future as it heads into 2026 up for sale, and with its current operators preparing to exit the business.

Two people, including a Norfolk Police officer, are seriously hurt after an early morning crash on Sunday.

How can small and mid-sized communities in Nebraska not just stay afloat, but stand out?
Business development consultant Kelly Gewecke met with the Jefferson County Commissioners this month to chart a course.

Potter-Dix took third place at the Class D2 NSAA State Play Production Championships in Norfolk with The Witch’s Princess, earning 167 points on the state stage.

A Nebraska woman has died and a man is facing charges after an accident on a northeast Nebraska highway.

The Transportation Department also quietly sent letters to Texas, South Dakota, Colorado and Washington after briefly mentioning those states in a September release.

The former Nebraska senator who’s still exploring a run for governor stopped in Norfolk Friday to hear concerns from residents.

Cheyenne county residents were invited to a formal send-off for retiring clerk Beth Fiegenschuh and treasurer Shelley Bowlin Friday afternoon.

Extreme cold temperatures are expected to come into the eastern part of the state this weekend.

Pine Bluffs police are investigating a stolen 2013 gray Ford Fusion and are asking residents to check security camera footage from early Wednesday morning.

Students from Bluffs Middle School and Crawford Elementary were named winners in NDOT’s 2025 Name-a-Snowplow contest, with their snowplow names now displayed across the state.

A Tennessee man was arrested following an online enticement investigation led by the Nebraska State Patrol, authorities said Friday.

A federal court has returned a wrongful death lawsuit filed against Hornady Manufacturing and three related companies to Hall County District Court.

Chadron State College alum Cherokee Rotherham received this year’s Nebraska State College System Counseling Excellence Award for her dedication and commitment to students at Scottsbluff High School.

Reginald Preston completed 20 years in the U.S. Navy, then returned to the farm with an interest in stone ground milling, resulting in a new field to mill enterprise.

American farmers are feeling the strain from trade disputes under President Donald Trump, particularly with China.

It’s state play production time and Norfolk is hosting the championships again.

Some significant changes to the franchise are at the forefront as the Omaha Supernovas prepare for their third season as an organization.

A Hastings man who was already a registered sex offender is now facing federal charges related to possessing child porn.

Mary Graves received the Kimball Health Services Employee of the Month for November.

Smash up our Christmas tree this month and win BIG prizes from The Big Boy! Join Hunter at 9:40 a.m. weekday mornings to play Ornament Smash. Text SMASH to (308) 254-5804 to play.

Nebraska agencies and local organizations continued their coordinated support Thursday as Lexington hosted the second day of Rapid Response events for workers affected by Tyson’s upcoming plant closure.

A security camera has been installed in hopes of preventing future vandalism of the bathrooms an portable toilets at Legion Park.

The City of Valentine will temporarily shut off water service on Monday, December 8, from 2 to 6 p.m. while crews replace valves at 2nd and Wood streets.

A Kyle man has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for causing a deadly crash while driving drunk.

The expectation-breaking numbers are in for the annual Give Where You Live event. 

A Rosebud man has been sentenced to just over a year in federal prison for failing to register as a sex offender.

Register to win a BIG $1,000 Christmas Shopping Spree from Sutton Home Gallery, The Big Boy and Cheyenne County Country by Tuesday, Dec. 17.

The Nebraska Community College Association hosted its annual awards ceremony in Lincoln in November, and two WNCC employees and an alum were recognized.

Chadron State College’s Winter Commencement Speaker will be Dr. Hortensia Soto.

The Orphan Grain Train Service Center In Norfolk is making sure folks have the right clothing for the time of year.

Hastings man sentenced in federal court to 180 months in prison for distribution of fentanyl.

Check out our coverage plans for the 2025-26 high school basketball season on Ol' Red and KWBE, plus area TV broadcasts from News Channel Nebraska!

The Nebraska Department of Transportation is holding a public meeting to discuss changes to Highway 136 Thursday night from 5 to 7 PM in the Fairbury community building.

Sidney Police Chief Sam Lovato introduced three new officers and the promotion of an officer to sergeant at the December 2 Sidney City Council meeting. In January, the Department will be testing for three more officers.

A northeast Nebraska man is putting his collection on display, in the form of a museum in a small town.

A 25-year-old Hay Springs man is facing a first-degree assault charge after a man was found unconscious and seriously injured in the street.

A Pine Ridge man has been charged in Sheridan County with failing to update his information on the Nebraska Sex Offender Registry.