The Cherry County Board of Commissioners has voted to offer the position of noxious weed superintendent to Patrick Hooper, a Merriman resident.

A Gordon woman who stole from both the Rushville Housing Authority and the Sheridan County American Legion baseball program has been sentenced to 90 days in jail and three years of probation.

One person was seriously injured after a vehicle-pedestrian crash west of Valentine Saturday evening.

A 29-year-old Pine Ridge woman has been sentenced to 12 years and seven months in federal prison for distributing significant amounts of methamphetamine in Pine Ridge and Rapid City, South Dakota.

A Cherry County husband and wife have been awarded EMS of the Year from the Nebraska Emergency Medical Services Association.

Gov. Jim Pillen announced on Tuesday that Colonel John Bolduc, superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol, will be retiring. 

A 60-year-old Gordon man who possessed and distributed child pornography has been sentenced to a minimum of 25 years in prison with a maximum of 30 years.

One of Nebraska’s most familiar faces is back on TV on a regular schedule.

A 42-year-old Mexican national has been sentenced to more than 22 years in federal prison for his role in a large-scale methamphetamine distribution operation in South Dakota.

Chadron State College has announced students accepted into the Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP) pathway for Fall 2025.

JJ White scored 29, Marquel Sutton totaled 22 points and a career-high 18 rebounds and Omaha beat St. Thomas-Minnesota 85-75 in the championship game of the Summit League Tournament.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has partnered with University of Nebraska–Lincoln scientist John Benson to conduct the first statewide elk study.

Dr. Ron K. Patterson has announced his intent to resign as Chadron State College’s President to become the next President of Murray State University. Murray State University’s Board of Regents made the announcement during a public meeting Monday.

Two men and one woman have been arrested after Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services says they found drugs, cash and guns in their vehicle.

LINCOLN, Neb. — In this week's University Minute, University of Nebraska System President, Dr. Jeff Gold highlights how NU is proactively addressing the state's healthcare challenges.

Two men from St. Francis, South Dakota, have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in the burglary and arson of a home on the Rosebud Indian Reservation.

A 36-year-old Nebraska man has been arrested for assaulting a peace officer and resisting arrest.

A Denver homicide suspect who was considered armed and dangerous was located near Gothenburg on Sunday, while the passenger of the vehicle was found dead, according to the Nebraska State Patrol.

Fire danger is set to return Monday across Nebraska, with Red Flag Warnings issued for large portions of the state.

Nebraska Men's Basketball celebrated the seven members of its senior class on Sunday, but the result is not what they wanted. 

Esther Peters went 2-1 in three matches on day two of the NCWWC women's wrestling national championship to finish in seventh place at 207 pounds and become the first All-American in CSC women's wrestling history. 

A new law in South Dakota prohibiting the use of eminent domain to acquire land for carbon capture pipelines challenges the viability of a proposed project snaking through five Midwest states.

Dr. Charles L. Welch, CEO and President of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), will speak at Chadron State College's Spring Commencement Saturday, May 10.

A Colorado woman has been sentenced for conspiring to distribute large amounts of methamphetamine in western and central South Dakota, including the Pine Ridge, Cheyenne River, and Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservations, as well as in Rapid City and Pierre.

A winter storm sweeping across the Nebraska Panhandle and southeastern Wyoming is expected to continue through Friday, with some areas forecasted to receive near a foot of snow.

Fort Benning’s name honored a Confederate general who supported slavery for more than a century.

Cheyenne Frontier Days unveiled the entertainment lineup for its 2025 Frontier Nights concert series, featuring a mix of country superstars and rising artists.

With the trucking industry employing one in 12 Nebraskans, it ranks as the third-largest industry in the state.

The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating the death of a Hay Springs juvenile, according to the South Dakota Attorney General’s Office.

Water service in the Pine Ridge area will be temporarily shut off from 3 p.m. Wednesday until midnight Thursday to allow crews to repair a water line, according to Oglala Sioux Tribe (OST) Water and Sewer.

Cornhole, once just a backyard pastime, has become one of the fastest-growing sports in America, and Valentine is preparing to take center stage by hosting a regional tournament.

Football fans and outdoor enthusiasts have a unique opportunity to hunt alongside Pittsburgh Steelers players near Dallas, South Dakota, while supporting a charitable cause.

Kent Boughton, a Hall of Fame broadcaster with 50+ years of experience, joins News Channel Nebraska as Chief Forecaster, delivering afternoon and evening weathercasts Monday-Thursday.

This years Nebraska Passport has 70 locations for people to visit and get a stamp for. 

East and westbound lanes of 1-80 are closed between Aurora and Lincoln.

A new winter storm is set to impact the region beginning late Wednesday night, with heavy snow and gusty winds expected across parts of the Nebraska panhandle and eastern Wyoming, according to the National Weather Service.

Several counties are experiencing blizzard conditions. 

A 31-year-old Pine Ridge man has been sentenced to more than 21 years in federal prison for sexually abusing a 17-year-old girl.

Imagine walking into your home only to find nearly everything gone—your appliances, furniture, and even a golf cart. That’s exactly what happened to Angi Goings of Gordon on Feb. 28.

Garrett Shadbolt of Merriman was third in the bareback riding standing and Riley Pruitt of Gering was sixth in tie down roping.

In newly filed court documents, Ivy Heron admits to arranging minors to have sex with Richard Alan Kucera, also of Winner, in 2020 and 2021.

The National Weather Service says that several counties are in a blizzard warning. 

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has identified three Nebraska offices set to close, according to its “Wall of Receipts” website.

On Monday, Executive Director Kalli Kieborz and Chair Wade Hollenbeck testified before the Nebraska Legislature’s Appropriations Committee, warning that the council’s future is at risk.

The Gordon Police Department is asking for the public’s help in investigating a string of burglaries.

A 30-year-old South Dakota man is facing charges after a vehicle was stolen in Valentine.

Nebraska is about to remind the citizens that it's still winter in the state. 

Alexis Markowski erupted for 30 points to lead four Huskers in double figures as Nebraska rolled to a 98-77 women's basketball win over Northwestern at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Sunday afternoon.

Hay Springs Schools are providing counseling and support for students and staff following the death of an 8th-grade student.

The 39th annual Excellence in Early Childhood conference hosted by Chadron State College Feb. 21-22, featured keynote speaker Erin Ramsey, an author and national presenter.

The Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition (NGLC) named Jack Arterburn its new Western Nebraska Program Coordinator, where he will focus on grazing education and technical assistance for producers in the region.

Records obtained by Flatwater Free Press reveal Nebraska officials worried about far-reaching fallout from the Trump administration’s directive, from disaster recovery to aid for mothers and infants

A final goodbye for Nebraska State Patrol Trooper Kyle McAcy, being laid to rest after being killed while working a crash scene on the interstate.

Gov. Jim Pillen has declared a state of emergency for fires that have been burning since earlier this week in two counties.

The Niobrara Council is feeling the strain of National Park Service (NPS) funding cuts, leaving its financial future uncertain.

Organization says it won’t accept new applications under previous policy

State Sen. Guereca says meatpacker and poultry workers at greater health risk, including for bird flu

LINCOLN, Neb. — In this week's University Minute, University of Nebraska System President, Dr. Jeff Gold discusses NU's upcoming legislative budget hearing.

Across Nebraska, rumors and a lack of reliable ICE info are fueling chaos and fear in local immigrant communities. It's keeping kids home from school and adults away from routine social interactions.

A lifelong Nebraskan and award-winning journalist, Shively brings years of experience in storytelling, broadcasting, and newsroom leadership to his new role.

The Nebraska State Patrol, family, friends, and supporters will gather to honor and remember Trooper Kyle McAcy #302 on Thursday, Feb. 27.

The public has gifted flowers, notes and more to Trooper Kyle McAcy by placing them on his patrol unit.

Monday afternoon the Nebraska State Patrol says one of their own has died while in the line of duty.

LINCOLN, Neb. — In this week's University Minute, Nebraska System President, Dr. Jeff Gold discusses NU's economic impact on the state of Nebraska.