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Shanklin earns statewide Health Education Major of the Year
Shanklin earns statewide Health Education Major of the Year

Caden Shanklin of Hot Springs, South Dakota, is Chadron State College’s first student to earn the state Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) Outstanding Health Education Major of the Year overall award.  

Audio: Meteorologist Paul Trambley previews Thanksgiving weekend snow storm

Audio: Meteorologist Paul Trambley previews Thanksgiving weekend snow storm

A variety of winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories are posted across the Nebraska Panhandle, northeast Colorado and southeast Wyoming.

Banner, Scotts Bluff and Laramie Counties now in winter storm warning

Banner, Scotts Bluff and Laramie Counties now in winter storm warning

Meteorologist Paul Trambley advises if you're away from home after 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving night, it might be a good idea to hold tight until a holiday snowstorm passes. 

Platte Valley Bank warns users of scam texts

Platte Valley Bank warns users of scam texts

Platte Valley Bank is warning members of fraudulent texts.

Chadron State notes: Powell to retire in 2024

Chadron State notes: Powell to retire in 2024

Dr. Jim Powell, Chadron State College’s Vice President for Academic Affairs, announced Friday he plans to retire in June 2024. Powell has worked as an administrator at the college since 2015.

District FFA contest sees increased attendance

District FFA contest sees increased attendance

Nearly 380 FFA students from 20 western Nebraska high schools competed in the District 12 Leadership Contest at Chadron State College Wednesday.

Multiple agencies respond to field fire south of Lodgepole

Multiple agencies respond to field fire south of Lodgepole

Multiple agencies responded to a cornfield fire south of Lodgepole this afternoon.

CSC hosting Thanksgiving Tribute to Indigenous Peoples

CSC hosting Thanksgiving Tribute to Indigenous Peoples

Several Chadron State College committees have come together to host a Thanksgiving Tribute to Indigenous Peoples Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Center.

Fort Robinson State Park dam to be decommissioned

Fort Robinson State Park dam to be decommissioned

Nebraska Game and Parks will decommission and remove the dam at Carter P. Johnson Lake at Fort Robinson State Park for the safety of the public.

Chadron State notes: Social work conference addresses poverty

Chadron State notes: Social work conference addresses poverty

Chadron State College seniors in the Social Work program presented a conference Nov. 8 entitled Helping Overcome Poverty and Eliminations (HOPE).

Nebraska Panhandle schools compete in 60th Scholastic Contest

Nebraska Panhandle schools compete in 60th Scholastic Contest

The results of Chadron State College’s 60th Scholastic Contest have been released.

16-year-old Nebraska girl charged with murder in stabbing death of newborn

16-year-old Nebraska girl charged with murder in stabbing death of newborn

A 16-year-old Nebraska girl is charged with first-degree murder and use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony after allegedly stabbing her newborn to death, according to Gordon Police.

Game & Parks investigating trumpeter swan deaths in Sioux County

Game & Parks investigating trumpeter swan deaths in Sioux County

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is investigating the killing of three trumpeter swans in Sioux County.

Beef bacon plant bringing 18 jobs to Eustis, boosting town of 400 people

Beef bacon plant bringing 18 jobs to Eustis, boosting town of 400 people

The tiny town of Eustis champions itself as the sausage capital of Nebraska.

Regional West Encourages Lung Cancer Screening Throughout November

Regional West Encourages Lung Cancer Screening Throughout November

Regional West has joined the annual statewide effort, organized by the Nebraska Cancer Coalition (NC2), to heighten awareness of lifesaving lung cancer screening during Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November.

Chadron State notes: Students attend state art conference

Chadron State notes: Students attend state art conference

Chadron State College Art Education students Marissa Borchard and Carissa Hill attended the Nebraska Art Teacher Association (NATA) Conference in Lincoln in Oct. 13-14 with Associate Professor Trudy Denham. 

Rhule complimentary of Maryland, shows confidence in Haarberg

Rhule complimentary of Maryland, shows confidence in Haarberg

Nebraska will try again for bowl eligibility again on Saturday when they host Maryland, having just fallen to Michigan State 20-17.

Authorities say missing Scottsbluff woman is safe after being found Sunday afternoon

Authorities say missing Scottsbluff woman is safe after being found Sunday afternoon

According to the Nebraska State Patrol, Pamela Wilson Fisher was found safe early Sunday afternoon. The EMA has been cancelled.

Suspect, with child inside home, in standoff with Alliance authorities

Suspect, with child inside home, in standoff with Alliance authorities

Authorities were engaged in a standoff with a female suspect at an Alliance mobile home park Thursday night.

Two killed in crashes along I-80 due to winter weather

Two killed in crashes along I-80 due to winter weather

The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating multiple crashes that occurred during this weekend’s winter weather across much of the state.

Officials say small plane crash in southwest Nebraska kills 1, seriously injures another on board

Officials say small plane crash in southwest Nebraska kills 1, seriously injures another on board

Officials say a single-engine plane crash in a southwestern Nebraska town has killed one person and injured another who were on board and left a nearby house uninhabitable.

Authorities investigating fatal crash on I-80 near North Platte

Authorities investigating fatal crash on I-80 near North Platte

The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating a deadly crash that shut down a section of I-80 near North Platte Friday morning.

Chadron State alumna runs for Mrs. America

Chadron State alumna runs for Mrs. America

The current Mrs. South Dakota and Chadron State College alumna Jenita (Qualm) Derga, of Onida, South Dakota, competed for the 2023 Mrs. America title in Las Vegas in August.

Michael Ray to headline 2024 Lincoln County Fair concert

Michael Ray to headline 2024 Lincoln County Fair concert

The Lincoln County Ag Society announced their concert lineup for the 2024 county fair on Thursday.

Troopers arrest five people after pursuit in Keith County

Troopers arrest five people after pursuit in Keith County

Five people were taken into custody Tuesday following a pursuit with a stolen vehicle in Keith County.

Rhule announces Haarberg as starter, emphasizes going 1-0 each week

Rhule announces Haarberg as starter, emphasizes going 1-0 each week

Nebraska and Northwestern dual this weekend at Memorial Stadium, in a battle of teams with identical records, in a matchup that has a history of coming down to the wire.

Lakota family settles religious-rights suit against Nebraska school district

Lakota family settles religious-rights suit against Nebraska school district

The fight against Cody-Kilgore Unified School District was over students’ rights, their students after nurses cut the hair of two of the Johnson-Leroy family children without permission and against their religious beliefs.

Up close and personal: Nebraska couple telling, and showing, bison story to visitors

Up close and personal: Nebraska couple telling, and showing, bison story to visitors

The Simmons ranch has raised cattle for generations. Now the family is raising bison -- helping to bring the animal back from near extinction -- while also letting visitors see the massive beasts up close for the first time.

Crash in Box Butte County results in three deaths

Crash in Box Butte County results in three deaths

Three people died and one was injured in a crash in Box Butte County.

Grimes receives Chadron State College Distinguished Service Award

Grimes receives Chadron State College Distinguished Service Award

Fran Grimes is a recipient of the Distinguished Service Award given to friends of Chadron State College who have demonstrated exceptional service to the college through their volunteer or leadership efforts.

Huskers look to learn from blowout loss, ahead of Friday tilt with Fighting Illini

Huskers look to learn from blowout loss, ahead of Friday tilt with Fighting Illini

As they return to Big Ten competition, Nebraska suffered their worst loss of the year, falling to #2 Michigan 45-7. 

North Platte Police find 24 pounds of marijuana, mushrooms during traffic stop

North Platte Police find 24 pounds of marijuana, mushrooms during traffic stop

North Platte Police seized drugs and cash during a traffic stop on the city’s east side Monday night.

Jelly Roll, Parker McCollum to headline concert series at 2024 NEBRASKAland Days

Jelly Roll, Parker McCollum to headline concert series at 2024 NEBRASKAland Days

Country artists Jelly Roll and Parker McCollum will headline the 2024 NEBRASKAland Days Viaero Wireless Summer Jam Concert Series.

Chadron State College celebrates Wild West Homecoming

Chadron State College celebrates Wild West Homecoming

Chadron State College will celebrate its annual Homecoming Sept. 30 through Oct. 7.

Remote reality: Agreeable bosses, speedy internet remaking work in Sandhills

Remote reality: Agreeable bosses, speedy internet remaking work in Sandhills

Nebraska lags other states when it comes to remote work. Still, its number of remote workers has more than doubled since 2019. Strong internet access is no longer an amenity -- it's a necessity.

Explosion in Union Pacific's massive railyard in Nebraska appears accidental, investigators say

Explosion in Union Pacific's massive railyard in Nebraska appears accidental, investigators say

Investigators say a blast that prompted evacuations near Union Pacific's massive railyard in western Nebraska last week appears to be accidental. But it's not yet clear what caused it.

Loup County High School celebrates two winners in international competition

Loup County High School celebrates two winners in international competition

One of the smallest schools in Nebraska is celebrating achievements by two students and a teacher in an international competition.

Former North Platte teacher caught having contact with victim in sexual abuse case

Former North Platte teacher caught having contact with victim in sexual abuse case

A former North Platte Public School teacher accused of sexually assaulting a student may get his bond revoked for having contact with the victim.

No injuries reported in explosion at world's largest railyard in Nebraska

No injuries reported in explosion at world's largest railyard in Nebraska

The train car explosion Thursday that resulted in public safety concerns is in the clean-up stage. North Platte Fire Chief Dennis Johnson said there were no injuries or immediate threat to the public.

Boot Life: A singular Sandhills store keeps on dressing cowboys in the age of Amazon

Boot Life: A singular Sandhills store keeps on dressing cowboys in the age of Amazon

Three generations of the McBride family have helped outfit customers from near and far in boots and hats through Ranch-Land’s 64 years of business.

Wildfire exercises planned at Wildcat Hills this week

Wildfire exercises planned at Wildcat Hills this week

Firefighters from multiple agencies are gearing up for the Western Nebraska Engine Academy, which includes training exercises at Buffalo Creek Wildlife Management Area in the Wildcat Hills near Gering on Sept. 15-17.

Summer intern gets taste of future career in teaching

Summer intern gets taste of future career in teaching

Chadron State College student Ethan Tussing of New Underwood, South Dakota, has completed two summer internships at the Mammoth Site in Hot Springs, South Dakota.

NSP Investigating Death at Swanson Reservoir

NSP Investigating Death at Swanson Reservoir

The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) is investigating a death that occurred Friday at Swanson Reservoir State Rec Area in Hitchcock County.

‘It’s just football’: Huskers prep for Deion Sanders, CU hype train

‘It’s just football’: Huskers prep for Deion Sanders, CU hype train

One of they keys for Matt Rhule and the Huskers this week: focusing on playing football, not the hype. 

Nebraska contest narrows down to eight competitors

Nebraska contest narrows down to eight competitors

The “Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska” contest has moved to the final eight competitors.

Wildfire smoke disrupting air quality in western Nebraska, eastern Wyoming

Wildfire smoke disrupting air quality in western Nebraska, eastern Wyoming

Smoke from Canadian wildfires impacted the air quality in western Nebraska and southeast Wyoming Tuesday, according to the Nebraska and Wyoming Department of Health and Human Services, and Nebraska and Wyoming Department of Environment and Energy.

New planetarium reports stellar first year

New planetarium reports stellar first year

During its first year of operation, the Dr. Lois Veath Planetarium in the Math Science Center of Innovative Learning (COIL) served 2,404 people.

Alliance Police Chief set to resign

Alliance Police Chief set to resign

The Alliance Police Chief has submitted a letter of resignation.

Nebraska counties experience 911 emergency telephone system outage

Nebraska counties experience 911 emergency telephone system outage

Nebraska's 911 emergency telephone system went back online early Friday morning after suffering what Keith County Emergency Management described as a "catastrophic" outage Thursday night. 

Frog season underway across Nebraska

Frog season underway across Nebraska

As the seasons shift into the late summer and early fall, one of Nebraska’s most unique outdoor activities is upon us - it’s the pursuit of bullfrogs.

16 contestants announced in Nebraska competition

16 contestants announced in Nebraska competition

The second annual "Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska” competition announced the 16 contestants from across the state.

Two North Platte people arrested after fentanyl pills and meth found in vehicle, police say

Two North Platte people arrested after fentanyl pills and meth found in vehicle, police say

Two people from North Platte were arrested after fentanyl pills and meth were allegedly found inside their vehicle on Monday.

McCook police chief announces plan to resign

McCook police chief announces plan to resign

The City of McCook will begin searching to fill a key role within the community.

Rhule talks Minnesota, says confidence in team is high

Rhule talks Minnesota, says confidence in team is high

Nebraska kicks off the Rhule era next Thursday against Minnesota on August 31 and Matt Rhule believes his team is ready for the challenge. 

Burglary investigation leads to truckloads of suspected stolen property seized from North Platte home

Burglary investigation leads to truckloads of suspected stolen property seized from North Platte home

Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two North Platte men following a burglary east of Maxwell, while a third suspect remains at large.

Vehicle thefts in Lincoln, Keith Counties lead to arrest of teen

Vehicle thefts in Lincoln, Keith Counties lead to arrest of teen

An 18-year-old male was arrested in connection to several reports of vehicle thefts in Sutherland and Paxton early Thursday morning.

Fair-goers assist sheriff's deputy in apprehending wanted person in Chase County

Fair-goers assist sheriff's deputy in apprehending wanted person in Chase County

The Chase County Sheriff's office is thanking a group of samaritans for assisting a lone deputy in apprehending an individual at the Chase County Fair in Imperial on Saturday night. 

The Twister hosts summer barbecue and concert, introduces new ownership

The Twister hosts summer barbecue and concert, introduces new ownership

A Nebraska radio station is celebrating its community and looking to the future.

Before ‘The Godfather,’ a Coppola film shot in western Nebraska played a pivotal role in Hollywood’s evolution

Before ‘The Godfather,’ a Coppola film shot in western Nebraska played a pivotal role in Hollywood’s evolution

Directors Francis Ford Coppola and George Lucas and actors James Caan and Robert Duvall all spent several weeks in a western Nebraska. It was 1968, and while the movie got little attention at the time, it proved pivotal in the evolution of Hollywood.

Authorities respond to 'suspicious circumstances' in Hershey

Authorities respond to 'suspicious circumstances' in Hershey

LINCOLN COUNTY, Neb. -- At about 5:50 p.m. Wednesday, August 16, the Lincoln County Dispatch Center receive a call of suspicious circumstances at a residence in Hershey. A man and woman drove onto her property, insisting on buying chickens.

NeDNR podcast features Perkins County Canal

NeDNR podcast features Perkins County Canal

Alexa Davis and Dehvynne Ashmore hosts Around the Watercooler with NeDNR

Gas leak injures two, closes Highway 30 in Keith County

Gas leak injures two, closes Highway 30 in Keith County

Two people were injured in Keith County after a gas leak late Wednesday morning.

Disappearing dentists: For low-income Nebraskans, long drives, long lines, little help

Disappearing dentists: For low-income Nebraskans, long drives, long lines, little help

It's becoming close to impossible for many Nebraska Medicaid recipients to find a dentist nearby who accepts their insurance, especially in rural western Nebraska. It's bad for patients, bad for dentists and bad for taxpayers.

Health alert issued for three lakes in Nebraska

Health alert issued for three lakes in Nebraska

Three lakes in Nebraska have been issued health alerts for toxic blue-green algae.

Kilgore man found guilty of Cherry County ax murder

Kilgore man found guilty of Cherry County ax murder

A northwest Nebraska jury has found a 27-year-old Kilgore man guilty of first-degree murder in the killing of a 52-year-old woman with an ax.