The first-ever 4-day-long Kimball All Class Reunion was a big success, bringing in nearly 500 participants. 

Danielle Meyers-Noel has resigned as Norfolk's city attorney after seven years, citing personal reasons. She will stay on part-time to offer legal counsel and train her replacement, Mellissa Figueroa

An 81-year-old lady is fined $100 for disturbing the peace at a PETA protest.

The developers of a proposed wind farm near Kilgore have 30 days to respond to a zoning investigation that found their permit expired and that all required conditions had not been met.

The York County Sheriff’s Office made two arrests after a woman allegedly rammed into a car with children in both vehicles on Friday.

Local grocers sounded alarm bells Tuesday about the potential negative impacts that incoming restrictions to Nebraska’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could have on businesses and the more than 150,000 Nebraskans who use the program. 

The North Platte Police Department is investigating after a man was killed while working on a cement truck over the weekend.

Kimball Hospital has a bright, new crosswalk thanks to partnerships around the community taking a simple idea and bringing it to life.

A grassroots advocate for medical cannabis who is at the center of some Nebraska state officials’ efforts against the use of the drug voters approved is running for governor in 2026.

Two aging wooden bridges in Cherry County will soon be replaced with culverts, following a unanimous vote by county commissioners on Tuesday.

A Grand Island business is fighting the City over damages experienced in their basement.

Former Omaha labor leader Dan Osborn is running against Republican U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts in the 2026 midterms.

A Hastings man will be serving as the Regional Director with Sertoma Great Plains for the upcoming years.

Eastbound I-80 will be CLOSED near Sidney from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, July 14, for bridge repairs. Traffic will detour to US-30.

An abandoned house adjacent to Ta-Ha-Zouka Park is set to be revitalized as the city of Norfolk finalizes an agreement to acquire the property

Monday storms slammed the Panhandle with golf ball-size hail near Brownson and ping pong hail near Oshkosh.

Living facilities are now going to be charged a fee whenever they call Norfolk Fire and Rescue for lift assistance.

The results of Kimball's 2025 Car Show are in, naming the top three winners in each class, as well as "Best of Show" and "Gas Guzzler" awards.

A Lodgepole man escaped with non life-threatening injuries when the car he was driving went off the road south of Lodgepole Monday.

Shayla Rautenberg of Milford is bringing a gold medal back to Nebraska after she and the Team USA U19 squad captured the gold medal at this year's Pan American Cup in Canada.

A 35-year-old Mission, South Dakota man accused of stealing a road grader from the Road Department in Mission and driving it across the state line to Valentine appeared in court on Monday.

Bricks likely fired in Nebraska City despite 1903 coal shortage

Big thanks to Scooter's Coffee for hosting Float Fest - debuting their new Sparkling Floats - in Sidney, Sterling and Fort Morgan.

Sunday's storm resulted in damaged roads and high water in north Cheyenne County. Cheyenne County Road 44 was closed between U.S. Highway 385 and County Road 111.

A district judge ruled in favor of a planned hog confinement east of Valentine after Cherry County commissioners didn’t issue a conditional use permit (CUP) for the project.

The City of Kearney is getting a major boost to its economic development efforts by being one of the select communities to pick up a special state designation.

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a 69-year-old woman who was taken from a care facility in Pine Ridge without necessary medical equipment or medication.

Railway Street in Scottsbluff between Ave A and Broadway will be closed for about two weeks beginning Tuesday, July 8.

Former Omaha State Sen. Brett Lindstrom has entered the race to be the Republican nominee to defend the Republican held 2nd Congressional District open seat. a

The developers behind a proposed wind farm near Kilgore are pushing back against findings from Cherry County’s zoning administrator, arguing that a recent investigation into their project is inaccurate.

Just months after Norfolk's city administrator stepped down, another high-level official is set to resign.

Four kids from Kimball and surrounding communities participated in the Youth Entrepreneur Market on Saturday as part of the All Class Reunion.

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol’s Carrier Enforcement Division conducted surprise commercial vehicle inspections in Keith County, placing multiple vehicles out of service due to safety violations.

Tornado, landspouts, golf ball-size hail and 70 mph rock eastern Colorado and the southern Nebraska Panhandle Sunday.

A Lincoln man is dead after being ejected from his vehicle in a highway accident.

NORFOLK, Neb.-- The Big Bang Boom festival and firework show kicked off its 49th annual show last night in Norfolk. Boom Fest, the annual tradition of fireworks over SkyView Lake, started in 1976 to commemorate America’s bicentennial. Big Bang Boom

A Norfolk man arrested on a charge of committing a hate crime pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor.

A Kimball woman was arrested after a car was struck by a train early Saturday. No injuries were reported.

I-80 near Ogallala has reopened after a crash temporarily shut down both directions between Exit 126 and MM 135. No injuries were reported, per NSP.

What started as a family's donation to support rodeos and the rural way of life has reached 100 years. The Camp Clark Rodeo was held July 4-5 near Bridgeport.

Nebraska’s energy system faces a critical turning point, according to a new report released by the Nebraska Chamber Foundation. 

The 2025 Kimball Longhorn All Class Reunion Car Show was Saturday, July 5 at Gotte Park, sponsored by GRI.

A cleanup operation is underway near Norfolk Iron and Metal on Saturday because of a train derailment.

The sun was out and shining making a beautiful morning for the 51st annual Norfolk Odd Fellows parade.

The widow of long-time Kimball teacher Don Meyer is giving away his handcrafted crystal glass creations as a way to pay tribute to him.

Sidney's free summer concert series returns to Hickory Street Square with an expanded schedule on June 20, July 18 and Aug. 15, 2025. 

ALLO Fiber reduced its workforce by 9% across the six states it serves on Wednesday.

The towns of Hanover and Fairbury are both once again celebrating Fourth of July weekend with the latest installments of long-running traditions - both of which will still be in action on Saturday ahead of a fireworks display Saturday night.

Friday morning was packed with fun at Gotte Park as the community gathered to celebrate the Fourth of July and the 2025 Kimball Longhorn All Class Reunion.

The skies across Nebraska will fill with fireworks as the roads fill with travelers during the busy Independence Day weekend. Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol will be on patrol across the state, working to keep roadways safe.

States and rural health advocacy groups are sounding the alarm that Congress’ slashing of Medicaid will devastate already financially fragile rural hospitals.

Thursday marked the first 104.3 KIMB Cruisin’ Night and was the first of several days of fun for the community heading into the holiday weekend. 

The Chappell community hosted a flag retirement ceremony Thursday afternoon. The service is solemn, but also hopeful as each flag is replaced with a new one.

Plea deals were reached in a child abuse case and a sexual assault case and opposite sentences were imposed in two unrelated drug possession cases in Jefferson County District Court on Thursday. 

Nebraska's three representatives in the House of Representatives voted in favor of the "One Big Beautiful Bill".

Independence Day is a time to reflect on the courage and vision of our nation's founders, honor our history as Americans and contribute to the future.

The City of Grand Island is actively pursuing emergency assistance through two government agencies in response to recent flood damage that impacted dozens of local homes and businesses.

Dillon McGannon appeared in Dawes County Court Wednesday for a bond hearing. on multiple animal cruelty charges.

Brain injuries related to contact sports have begun to rise following recent studies. 

The same year Nebraskans voted to cement an abortion ban beyond the first trimester into the state constitution, the number of abortions performed in Nebraska rose about 7.6%.

Right at Home in Norfolk marked its sixth anniversary by raising $5,000 for the Nebraska Woman's Veterans Symposium

Police officers are out in town today practicing traffic management.

With the recent weather, growers may experience widespread bacterial disease problems in dry beans. Growers should be on the lookout for the major bacterial diseases.

Six Submit their Names for District Court Judge in the Eleventh Judicial District