Marked by both transition and achievement, 2025 was a year that showcased Chadron State College’s commitment to leadership, learning, and service.

Greg Abel faces the challenge of taking over Berkshire Hathaway from the legendary Warren Buffett this week.

Upside Down Childcare has been recognized for its commitment to quality childcare and education.

A downtown building in Auburn is significantly damaged after a semi-truck drove into it.

Regional West Garden County Hospital in Oshkosh will convert to a Rural Emergency Hospital (REH), hospital and rural health officials said.

Firefighters responded to a rural Cheyenne County home after a trailer loaded with hay caught fire, destroying the entire load. No injuries were reported.

No one was injured following an overnight fire that happened in South Sioux City.

The Kimball County Sheriff’s Office made multiple arrests for Felony Child Endangerment over the weekend.  

Several volunteer firefighters battled flames and freezing conditions for more than four hours early Monday morning, after a Pillen Family Farms hog barn burned near Humphrey.

A northeast college is helping students dress for success with little to no cost.

When Nebraska’s Department of Health and Human Services announced its plan to divvy up millions in opioid settlement money, one recipient stood out: The Central Wyoming Counseling Center.

For just the second time ever, Miss Nebraska has been crowned Miss USA, and over the holidays, Audrey Eckert brought her national title back to one of the places she calls home.

An Omaha man was arrested after Seward County sheriff’s deputies uncovered 35.2 pounds of drugs during a traffic stop on I-80.

Starting in 2026, Nebraska will have a new minimum wage, and a new rate in how it will increase moving forward.

A Nebraska man was arrested Monday after Kentucky authorities found 55 pounds of suspected methamphetamine disguised as Christmas presents inside a vehicle.

Emergency crews respond to explosion near Murdock

Firefighters responded before dawn on Christmas morning to a garage fire in Iliff that threatened nearby buildings, officials said.

38 ancestors of the Santee Sioux Nation died in a mass execution in Minnesota 163 years ago.

A bizarre incident in southwest Nebraska involving a cow led to one person being injured and an officer shooting the animal.

A popular Christian music festival in northeast Nebraska has announced four of its featured acts for this summer.

SAUNDERS COUNTY, Neb. (WOWT) - The Saunders County Sheriff’s Office said a suspect barricaded himself in a home south of Fremont after a 68-year-old man was shot there Wednesday afternoon. SCSO said in a Wednesday night release that the victim, who

A passenger in an armored vehicle has died following an accident in Central Nebraska.

Christmas Day 2025 went down as the warmest on record across the region, with widespread record highs set for the fourth straight day, according to the National Weather Service.

A group of Sidney High School students spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Day spreading holiday cheer by singing Christmas carols throughout Sidney.

Scottsbluff police cited an 88-year-old driver after a pedestrian was struck in a crosswalk Christmas Eve and the vehicle left the scene.

A Grand Island native is taking over as sheriff of his home county.

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - A Grand Island man has died in what police are calling a “freak accident” in a McDonald’s drive-thru Tuesday morning. Police and firefighters were called just before 10:30 a.m. to the McDonalds on 2nd Street, wher

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after a pursuit of a stolen U-Haul in Omaha.

The Kimball Police Department and Sheriff’s Office each have a newly certified officer following the Nebraska Police Academy graduation last week.

Sterling police are investigating a parking lot crash that left two people injured after a driver struck coworkers Tuesday morning.

Former Nebraska U.S. Senator Ben Sasse has announced his diagnosis of advanced pancreatic cancer.

SIDNEY -- Raymond A Borges, 55, of Lodgepole, is scheduled for his Preliminary Hearing 8:45 a.m. December 30 in Cheyenne County Court. He is facing charges of Second Degree Assault (Class 2A Felony), Terroristic Threats (Class 3A Felony) and False Impriso

The holiday time is all about the season of giving and for one northeast Nebraska woman that means a lot more than presents.

The Preliminary Trial for Sterling Crockett is scheduled for December 29 in Cheyenne County Court. He is facing charges of False Imprisonment, Terroristic Threats, and Assault.

Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed a notice of Voluntary Dismissal of his lawsuit against Omaha Public Power District (OPPD). Public power providers are supposed to prioritize affordability and reliability. OPPD's past proposal furthered neither.

Unseasonable warmth set multiple record highs Monday across western Nebraska and southeast Wyoming, with near-70-degree temperatures continuing into Christmas.

Tyson Foods is closing its beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, laying off 3,200 workers next month in a town of just 11,000.

St. Johns Lutheran Church and Good Neighbors in Norfolk partnered to provide holiday meals and gifts to 155 families, showcasing the community's spirit of giving and support

Columbus Area Vertical Voices blend musical talent with community support, raising funds for local non-profits like Youth and Families for Christ and the Columbus Rescue Mission

A teenager is in the hospital after an accident involving a tractor and an SUV.

The Kimball County Manor staff brought the holiday spirit to the residents Monday by throwing a pajama party.

Sidney police, fire and EMS held a large-scale active shooter training exercise Sunday at Sidney High School while students were on winter break.

Sidney may soon have its own Economic Development Corporation, a nonprofit model used across rural Nebraska to support small businesses and workforce development.

After more than three decades behind the headset, longtime dispatcher Nancy Neal is retiring from the Scotts Bluff County Communications Center.

Cheyenne police arrested two teens and an 18-year-old following a coordinated warrant operation tied to an alleged plot to kill an individual earlier this month.

A muddy eruption at Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone National Park has been captured on camera.

A $1,000 Shopping Spree turned into a full “treat yourself” day Saturday for Nate Rahmig and his girlfriend Ashton Van Anne.

One person died in a head-on collision between a semi-truck and a vehicle pulling a livestock trailer on Highway 83 Saturday morning.

Warmer weather is bringing caution to a northeast Nebraska ice rink.

Combat training drills are a rite of passage for police recruits nationwide, and an Associated Press investigation finds they've left a trail of deaths and injuries.

Eighteen new Nebraska State Troopers are ready to begin serving across the state.

Chadron State College has announced the undergraduate students on the Fall 2025 President’s and Dean’s Lists.

For the 70th year in a row, people of all ages will be able to get updates on Santa's journey around the world from the North American Aerospace Defense Command in Colorado.

The National Weather Service has issued a rare warning for part of the Colorado Front Range as hurricane-force winds and tinder dry conditions have boosted the threat of wildfire.

Dig out your craziest, funniest Christmas sweater for the last weekend of the All Is Bright 2025.

After 31 years of serving the community with VHS tapes, DVDs, and video games, a local video store in Norfolk, Nebraska, is closing its doors due to declining in-person sales amid the rise of streaming services

Three off-duty deputies received an award from the Nebraska State Fair for their response to a medical emergency this summer.

High West Energy is reporting outages in the Panhandle and into Wyoming and Colorado.

Two northeast Nebraska natives are continuing to give back to the places they call home.

Tim Lindahl, former Wheatbelt Public Power District CEO and current CEO of Kenergy in Kentucky, spoke before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Energy power grid security.

A 17-year-old worker died at a Nebraska hog farm owned by the governor’s family. Two investigations later, the boy’s mother is still searching for answers.

ALLIANCE -- The Alliance Police Department announces its newest officer, Chris Laake, to the department’s team of dedicated professionals. “We are proud to welcome Chris to the Alliance Police Department family,” said Chief David Leavitt

Sterling police handled multiple incidents this week, including stolen vehicle recoveries and a DUI crash involving patrol vehicles.

Sterling firefighters quickly knocked down a garage fire Thursday night, preventing flames from spreading into a nearby home.