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.

A 29-year-old Valentine man is facing charges after authorities say he attempted to break into an apartment, threatened a woman inside, and refused to comply with law enforcement commands.

A 15-year-old girl was killed and another suffered life-threatening injuries in a single-vehicle crash west of Gregory on Sunday morning.

The Metzger Ranch — also known as the Abbott Ranch — spans 55,136 acres in the heart of the Sandhills in Cherry County and is listed for $50 million

The City of Gordon has officially named Scott Fleming as its new city manager.

The Valentine City Council has approved $38,000 in funding over the next two years to the public transit service Open Plains Transit.

Valentine residents will no longer be allowed to light fireworks year-round without a permit, following a city council vote Thursday night.

A group of seven students in Valentine just danced their way into their school history books.

“Usually we don’t vote on non-certified staff resignations, but we want to honor everything she’s done,” said Superintendent Mike Halley, referring to longtime employee Kim Jeffers.

The hospital administration has also interviewed three general surgeon candidates with one starting part-time in May.

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners approved a $20,000 grant to the Cherry County Ag Society for water infrastructure at the fairgrounds in Valentine.

Construction has begun on new amenities at Frye Lake and Avocet Lake near Hyannis.

Before most people had finished their morning coffee on Tuesday, Cherry County Hospital had already welcomed four new lives into the world.

Chadron State College Communication Arts students won awards in three categories of the Golden Leaf Awards contest sponsored by the Northern Plains Collegiate Media Association March 29 in Kearney.

The Metzger Ranch — also known as the Abbott Ranch — spans 55,136 acres in the heart of the Sandhills in Cherry County.

The family of a missing 22-year-old woman from Parmelee is speaking out as the search for Savannah Standing Bear enters its second week.

A 24-year old Rapid City man has been sentenced to nine months in federal prison for repeatedly assaulting an intimate partner on the Pine Ridge Reservation.

A search of the device revealed Morrison had downloaded and used several social media apps—including Kik, Telegram, and Snapchat—to communicate with minors.

The Nebraska Supreme Court has upheld a lower court’s ruling in favor of a proposed hog confinement facility in Cherry County, southwest of Crookston.

Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have completed alcohol and tobacco compliance checks in numerous Nebraska counties in recent weeks.

Among the performers are Will Carter, who won Country Single of the Year at the Texas Country Music Awards, and Teague Brothers Band, which has climbed to number two on multiple Texas music charts.

As severe weather season ramps up, storm spotter trainings across Nebraska are being canceled due to staffing shortages at the National Weather Service (NWS).

A new effort is underway to bring a convention center to Cherry County, with Cherry County Tourism launching an approximately $4 million fundraising campaign to make it happen.

Law enforcement is calling on volunteers to assist in an emergency search for 22-year-old Savannah Standing Bear, who has been missing since March 30.

In the longest and most extensive national deployment of FBI resources to address crime in Indian Country, the Justice Department announced this week that it will send FBI personnel across the country to investigate unresolved violent crimes.

Law enforcement and first responders often face high-stress situations and are at increased risk for mental health issues like PTSD, depression, and anxiety, but it’s often not talked about.

Gordon Police Chief Clay Heath confirmed that Hesser is suspected in the burglaries at both the American Legion and Highway Express in Gordon.

A traffic stop led to the discovery of 36 grams of meth and two arrests Monday afternoon, according to Alliance Police.

The Valentine Police Department is encouraging anyone with information related to an apartment burglary on March 20 to contact the department.

“These cuts will directly impact essential public health services we provide throughout the district which may weaken our ability to respond to public health needs,” NCDHD stated in a Facebook post.

A fire that ignited Friday near Dads Lake, south of Valentine, has burned an estimated 23,000 acres, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Two juveniles have been arrested following reports of gunfire in the lower trailer courts in Pine Ridge on Saturday, March 29.

Authorities are investigating a deadly pedestrian-vehicle crash that happened Saturday night in Oglala.

Conner Halverson, a native of Gordon, returned to his home state for the second time in his career

The fire, reported shortly after noon near Dads Lake south of Valentine, drew a large emergency response.

Law enforcement agencies expanded the search for Harley Salway III beyond western Nebraska as they continue efforts to locate the fugitive, the Box Butte County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday.

A familiar face in Gordon may soon step into the role of city manager. On Thursday night, the city council voted to begin contract negotiations with Scott Fleming.

The death of a Hay Springs juvenile appears to be the result of an accidental shooting, according to the South Dakota Attorney General’s Office.