Scottsbluff, Chadron and Alliance all hit new daily highs Monday

A resolution introduced in the Nebraska legislature would explore the feasibility of the State of Nebraska assuming the administration of the Niobrara National Scenic River.

Opponents of a proposed wind farm near Kilgore plan to attend Tuesday’s Cherry County Board of Commissioners meeting, raising concerns over the project’s permit status and regulatory compliance.

A man and woman have been arrested after a man was found dead with stab wounds in Pine Ridge Village, according to the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety (OSTDPS).

The Skylite Bar plans to host Shades of HUNKS, a touring male revue show, on May 23.

A trailer park in Valentine will soon be redeveloped as part of a broader effort to meet the community’s growing housing needs.

A group of high school students in Valentine is bringing new life to an all-but-forgotten pioneer cemetery tucked on the west edge of town

A 29-year-old Pine Ridge man has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for killing a man in Wounded Knee. Eugene Hunts Horse was convicted of Voluntary Manslaughter.

Brandon Rouillard, age 31, is accused of having sexual conversations with a local 14-year-old girl over Facebook.

A real estate agent from Valentine is about to make her national TV debut.

A manhunt in Nebraska and South Dakota is coming to an end.

Nebraska's Attorney General is leading an effort with state law enforcement to oppose a bill aiming to roll out medical marijuana regulation in Nebraska.

Phil Pond helped lead a conspiracy to distribute at least 500 grams of methamphetamine between 2022 and 2024.

Downtown Valentine will soon be home to a new art gallery. Artist Craig Beman and his wife Peggy have purchased the building at 411 North Main Street.

The National Weather Service (NWS) says survey and public reports found enough evidence of an additional tornado touchdown on the Rosebud Indian Reservation on April 28.

Chadron State College will honor 245 candidates for bachelor’s degrees and 65 candidates for master’s degrees Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Chicoine Center.

The National Weather Service has now confirmed that 11 tornadoes touched down in the Nebraska Sandhills on April 27.

A 50-year-old Allen, South Dakota woman has been sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for her role in a large-scale methamphetamine distribution ring operating on the Pine Ridge Reservation and in Rapid City.

A fight over a bottle of vodka at a Rushville motel turned deadly. Now, the man convicted in the case will spend decades behind bars.

Authorities are searching for a 35-year-old Norfolk man with a long criminal history after he allegedly led police on a high-speed chase late last week.

A Norfolk man is on the run from law enforcement after a Friday morning police chase.

More than 360 Chadron State College students and employees volunteered at 60 job sites April 26 during The Big Event (TBE), an annual day of service that includes painting fences, stairs, and buildings for Chadron residents and businesses.

The Sunday tornado near Ashby has set a record as the widest tornado ever surveyed in the North Platte National Weather Service (NWS) county warning area, according to preliminary information released by NWS.

As the lone Nebraskan to make it to the National Finals Rodeo in the last four years, Garrett Shadbolt of Merriman is single-handedly representing the state’s rodeo heritage.

A tornado that tore through St. Francis early Monday morning has been classified as an EF1, according to preliminary damage information released by the National Weather Service.

The city of Kearney is searching for a new Chief of Police, because Bryan Waugh was named the next superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol.

Firefighters from several different departments battled a grass fire along Highway 2 west of Mullen on Wednesday.

Gov. Jim Pillen is keeping the central and western part of the state in a burn ban, largely due to consistent dry conditions. 

A new business could soon open in the former Old Mill building in Valentine.

Fast-casual is one of the fastest-growing restaurant concepts in the industry. According to research from Technomic, fast-casual sales in 2023 grew by more than 11 percent, followed by fast-food at eight percent and family dining at six percent.

A 20-year-old Porcupine, South Dakota man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for the shooting death of his pregnant girlfriend.

The Civil Air Patrol is monitoring for hot spots after lightning sparked a fire at Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest earlier this week.

An exceptionally wide tornado tore through Nebraska’s Sandhills Sunday night, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

Multiple tornadoes, a train derailment and large hail were reported Sunday across the Nebraska Panhandle.

An 11-year-old from Nebraska becomes the 12th in state history to win at the Elks Hoop Shoot National Finals.

Fire officials estimated they had the wildfire at about 70% containment

An 18-year-old from Gordon has been sentenced to decades in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the death of her newborn son.

A flight equipped with digital mapping technology has provided a more accurate estimate of the wildfire burning near Johnstown, according to Erv Portis with the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency.

The Nebraska Game and Parks says it wasn’t the sole agency involved in a prescribed burn near Johnstown that broke containment on Monday.

State and federal crews have joined local responders in battling a fast-moving wildfire that has scorched more than 24,000 acres in north-central Nebraska near the small village of Johnstown.

Firefighters continue to battle a canyon fire northwest of Johnstown that began as a prescribed burn.

The funeral service for Jim Lambley, 74, of Gordon will be held Wednesday, April 23 at 10:00 a.m. at the Gordon City Auditorium.

Firefighters continue to battle a wildfire northwest of Johnstown that began as a prescribed burn on private land carried out with help from several agencies, including Nebraska Game and Parks Commission staff, volunteer fire departments, and others.

An ambulance was called for an assault Monday night in Valentine, according to Valentine Police Chief Jamon Slama.

A lightning strike sparked a grass fire Monday afternoon northwest of Norden, burning an estimated 110 acres, according to Springview Fire Chief Scott Hallock.

The Niobrara National Scenic River is once again making waves—this time for its rare and peaceful distinction.

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) is hosting three public town hall meetings this week, including a stop in Valentine.

LB632, a bill requiring the burial or cremation of remains from elective abortions, was advanced after two days of debate.

Between 2015 and 2020, Patricia Rae Pacheco—also known as Patty Pacheco—worked with several others to traffic meth from Colorado to South Dakota.

A 29-year-old man from Kyle has been sentenced to two years and nine months in federal prison following a deadly shooting on the Pine Ridge Reservation.

An 11-year-old from Elm Creek qualified for the Elks Hoop Shoot National Tournament, and now he's taking his family on a whole new experience.

A driver has been cited after police say a vehicle was seen driving around Frederick Peak Golf Course two days in a row.

After months of construction, a new Highway 12 bridge over the Minnechaduza Creek is tentatively set to open next week.

Despite a previous listing on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) website suggesting a lease cancellation, the National Park Service (NPS) will remain in its Valentine office through at least its lease expiration of Sept. 2026.

Chadron State College student Mekenna Fisher of Hershey, Nebraska, earned second place in both the Impromptu Speaking and Job Interview contests at the FBLA-Collegiate State Leadership Conference on March 28-29 in Kearney, Nebraska.

A multiagency law enforcement operation has resulted in 16 federal arrests in Rapid City, South Dakota and within the Pine Ridge Reservation.

In Nebraska, the crime has touched communities of all sizes—from cities like Omaha to towns as small as Mullen.

The Rosebud Sioux Tribe announced administrative leave for all tribal employees on Tuesday following the death of Tribe Vice President Lisa White Pipe’s daughter, Tehjalyn White Pipe.

During an hours-long meeting Monday night, the Cherry County Ag Society made several decisions, including preparations for the upcoming Nebraska High School Rodeo Finals in June.

The Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District board has voted to send a letter of intent supporting potential upgrades to the Cub Creek recreation area west of Springview.

The Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District board narrowly voted 4-3 to move forward with soliciting bids for a proposed remodel of its Valentine office.

The Ainsworth field office of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is currently operating without any permanent federal employees, following federal-level cuts and policies.

A 31-year-old Pine Ridge man has been found guilty of assault with a dangerous weapon following a two-day jury trial in federal court in Rapid City.

Five juveniles who were reported missing from a juvenile facility in Wyoming were arrested early Sunday morning after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase through central Nebraska, according to the Nebraska State Patrol.