Officials urge residents to understand the purpose of outdoor warning sirens
Officials urge residents to understand the purpose of outdoor warning sirens
UNMC priority candidate for chancellor speaks on goals, merger with Nebraska Medicine
UNMC priority candidate for chancellor speaks on goals, merger with Nebraska Medicine
Researchers study microfossils at Toadstool Geologic Park
Researchers study microfossils at Toadstool Geologic Park
State leaders rally behind LB 1261, hailing It as a historic step for Nebraska energy
State leaders rally behind LB 1261, hailing It as a historic step for Nebraska energy
Commissioner Miller to join Economic Development Corporation board
The Cheyenne County Commissioners committed to representation on the Cheyenne County Economic Development Corporation board.
Mural artist celebrates youth participation
A University of Nebraska-Lincoln senior is prompting kids to join the art community
Fairbury cemetery commends cleanup efforts as Jefferson County awaits disaster declaration decision
Jefferson County was among the hardest hit by last month’s severe storms, and is still waiting to hear if the state will help fund their recovery efforts. In the meantime, locals are working to say thank you to everyone who has already helped.
Sandhills Area Foundation to award $68,000 in scholarships to local students
The Sandhills Area Foundation will award $68,000 in scholarships to local students this year, bringing the organization’s total scholarship support to more than $1,035,500 over the past 29 years.
Impacts of state’s new minimum wage? Sen. Storer voices opinion in weekly column
Initiative 433 mandated an increase in the state's minimum wage to $15 per hour starting January 1, 2026, with future increases tied to inflation.
North team building chemistry ahead of Saturday's Shrine Bowl
North team building chemistry ahead of Saturday's Shrine Bowl
Jury trial begins for man accused in death of Nebraska trooper
Jury trial begins for man accused in death of Nebraska trooper
Sidney man scheduled forgery trial
A hearing is scheduled for Jesse Holbrook of Sidney on charges of drug possession, forgery and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Nebraska Panhandle, eastern Wyoming
The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of the Nebraska Panhandle and eastern Wyoming as conditions become favorable for severe weather Tuesday afternoon and evening.
Truck driver cited after Highway 75 crash
Truck driver cited after Highway 75 crash
Norfolk City Council approves engineering, design contracts for LINC trail project
Norfolk City Council approves engineering, design contracts for LINC trail project
Two arrested on child sexual assault charges in Alliance
Two arrested on child sexual assault charges in Alliance
Downtown Sounds
Downtown Sounds
Frank Welch Masonic Lodge awards three local scholarships
Proceeds from the Lodge's annual golf tournament funds the scholarships.
Saint Francis Indian School improves attendance, graduation rates and academic performance
Saint Francis Indian School has reached a significant milestone after advancing to "Approaching Expectations" under the Bureau of Indian Education's accountability system, a designation officials say reflects years of sustained improvement in student achievement and school performance.
Ogallala schools receive $310,000 grant, name new early learning center
Ogallala Public Schools has received a $310,000 Early Childhood Education Grant from the Nebraska Department of Education and officially named its new early learning facility Tiny Trails Early Learning Center.
Wyoming’s ‘Path of the Pronghorn’ is a signature away from protections sought for a quarter century
Wyoming is close to designating a migration corridor for pronghorn, a move conservation biologist Joel Berger has long supported.
Firefighters extinguish tanker fire
Diesel fuel began to flow from tanker as firefighters worked to extinguish blaze
Hail, gusty winds and funnel reports accompany severe storms across region
Severe thunderstorms produced large hail, damaging wind gusts and reports of funnel clouds across portions of southeast Wyoming, the Nebraska Panhandle and northeastern Colorado on Monday afternoon and evening.
Two men removed from car at gunpoint in Kearney
Two men removed from car at gunpoint in Kearney
Four injured in crash involving classic car in Stanton County
Four injured in crash involving classic car in Stanton County
5 American cruise ship passengers leave Nebraska quarantine facility
5 American cruise ship passengers leave Nebraska quarantine facility
8 transported to hospital after chlorine incident at Pawnee Plunge
8 transported to hospital after chlorine incident at Pawnee Plunge
Case against Sidney man continued to June 9
Case against Sidney man continued to June 9
Cruisin’ Night returns to downtown Sidney Friday with new car show addition
Cruisin’ Night returns to downtown Sidney June 5 with new car show addition
Julesburg man arrested in Dollar General burglary investigation
A Julesburg man has been arrested following a months-long investigation into the burglary of a donation bin intended to benefit area fire relief victims.
