President Biden signed the bipartisan National Medal of Honor Highway bill, giving the designation to the country’s longest continuous highway.

Wheat Belt Public Power District crews are repairing downed power poles north of Lisco.

The Niobrara Council is taking steps forward on pivotal funding agreements with the National Park Service.

The Colorado Office of School Safety is inviting students and educators in Colorado to address school safety concerns in their communities. the team is hosting Student Staff Summits in three Colorado locations across the state.

Several cases in Cherry County Court this week revolved around drugs and another about explicit images being sent to juveniles.

An Alliance woman was sentenced December 18 on charges related to an attempt to murder her husband.

Christmas came early for Fran McCarty, of Sidney, who was drawn as the grand prize winner of a $2,000 Shopping Spree from radio station 987 The Big Boy on Wednesday afternoon.

The City of Sidney is accepting letters of interest, including a resume or list of qualifications, from any registered voter within the city limits interested in filling the city council seat vacated by Paul Strommen.

A Gordon woman has been sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to assaulting law enforcement officers and stealing vehicles.

SIDNEY -- The Sidney City Council approved a contract with Midwest Mechanical Industrial Services for work at the city's Wastewater Treatment Facility. The project needs to be completed by Dec. 1, 2025.

Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce Director Joe McCarn  is the new Nebraska Chamber District 47 Advocacy Ambassador. This new role will be instrumental in ensuring that local businesses are represented effectively at various legislative levels.

A Nebraska snowplow will bear the name chosen by a Keya Paha County grade-schooler.

As we grow older, the holidays can take on a different meaning—especially for those who’ve had to leave the comfort of their homes and move into assisted living or nursing care.

The Extension board is seeking applicants for a Cheyenne County seat. The seat opened up with the resignation of Lynn Holbrook.

Pearl Wood, a resident of Pole Creek Estates Long-Term Care, was able to celebrate Thanksgiving last month at home with her family thanks to a new program by Sidney Regional Medical Center EMS.

The Sidney Police Department announces three officers have graduated from the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center.

The Drug Enforcement Administration is reporting a drop in drug overdose deaths. However, the impact of fentanyl remains a concern.

Vistabeam celebrated adding fiber internet to the Mitchell community December 16. Vistabeam has been serving Mitchell for about 20 years and just added fiber service.

News Channel Nebraska sat down with Valentine’s new police chief to talk about his vision for the department and the ongoing challenges of recruiting officers.

The Chadron Transfer Station is closed until further notice because of what SWANN is calling ‘alarming and potentially dangerous’ materials found in a Gordon collection truck.

Cheyenne County Attorney Paul Schaub submitted his resignation to the Cheyenne County Commissioners Monday. HIs last day will be Jan. 5, 2025.

During the week, the Valentine Police Department responded to 68 calls for service, including 18 traffic stops, four reported thefts, three animal complaints, two reports of suspicious persons or vehicles, and two complaints of trespassing.

Gary Shott, of Alliance, was sentenced on charges related to a May 2024 assault. He was sentenced to six to eight years in the Nebraska Department of Corrections, according to an Alliance Police. Department release.

On a chilly Saturday morning, volunteers in the Valentine area came together to place more than 600 wreaths on graves in honor of veterans and service members.

The Sidney Public School District is bracing for another round of significant funding cuts.

Leyton Public Schools is the recipient of a $2,500 grant from the Sidney and Greater Area (SAGA) Fund. The grant will be used to upgrade the elementary school playground.

SIDNEY -- House lights were brighter for the December 12 Sensory Night of the All Is Bright Christmas Tour.

Valentine may soon have an officer focused on code enforcement, building permits, and animal control.

A jury has found 49-year-old Jason Rodgers of Valentine guilty of two felonies and two misdemeanors.

A Texas court has filed an injunction against The Corporate Transparency Act. One attorney says LLC and corporate members should plan to file paperwork regardless.

Christmas caroling—a tradition that filled many of our childhoods, but what about as adults? The latest Pew Research Center study finds only 16% of Americans keep the tradition alive, down 20% from the last report. 

With scammers finding new ways to target victims online, the Kimball Police Department wants the public to stay aware of ways they may be targeted.

The board received an invitation to join the South Platte Valley Association (SPVA) Conference, which includes schools such as Chase County, Hershey and Sutherland.

The Sidney City Council approved LB840 funds for a contractor to begin work on new houses in the city.

During Tuesday’s Cherry County Board of Commissioners’ meeting, a landowner who lives near a new hog confinement west of Valentine voiced his concerns about the facility.

The front entrance of Valentine Middle School might be getting a makeover.

A multi-agency law enforcement operation resulted in the arrest of nine individuals near the former North Elementary School in Sidney on Wednesday, according to a press release from the Sidney Police Department.

City of Chappell officials announced today the boil water order is stopped. Water samples show negative for coliform and E. coli.

Two recently-elected city council members were sworn into office in the December 10 city council meeting.

Think of five children you know. In Nebraska, one in five kids faces hunger. In fact, Nebraska’s food insecurity rate is more than 12%, which is higher than the national average.

Educational Service Unit 13 is the recipient of a USDA Rural Development Distance Learning Grant totaling more than $1 million.

Jury selection is underway in the trial of 49-year-old Jason Rodgers, a Valentine man accused of assaulting two people and stealing a firearm during an incident in October 2023.

The Nebraska Supreme Court has upheld the conviction and life sentence of a 29-year-old Kilgore man who murdered a Cherry County woman.

SIDNEY -- Kathy Nienhueser decided to submit another retirement in education, offering her seat on the board of education to a new voice.

Morrill County Farm Bureau member David Schuler won the 2024 Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB) Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) Discussion Meet. The award was announced at the Member Appreciation luncheon in Kearney.  

Most Cherry County employees will see a three percent cost-of-living adjustment following a decision by the Board of Commissioners at Tuesday’s meeting.

The Cherry County Clerk of the District Court announced her resignation on Tuesday, after serving in the court system for 12 years. Lorana Eggert’s last day in the position will be Jan. 17.

Cherry County commissioners are considering applying for a grant to enhance the safety of Kilgore Road while avoiding road realignment, which has raised concerns among local landowners.

A much-anticipated childcare facility is set to break ground soon in Valentine, providing much-needed support for local families.

A Pine Ridge man has been sentenced to more than six years in federal prison for five counts of Assault on a Federal Officer.

Alliance authorities announce two men are in custody in connection with an ATM theft that occurred in September, 2024.

SIDNEY -- The Sidney School District Board of Education recognized the November Students of the Month during the December 9, 2024 board of education meeting.

Sidney and Cheyenne County e3 awarded its first Entrepreneur of the Year award during the December 6 Youth Entrepreneurship Competition Trade Show. The award was presented to Elston House in Sidney.

The Chappell Community Development Office expressed gratitude to residents and surrounding communities for making Sunday’s Christmas celebration a resounding success.

The Valentine Community Choir brings together singers from all walks of life, blending voices from different churches, backgrounds, and generations.

The Cherry County Clerk of the District Court is the latest county official to step down.

A Sidney man was arrested Sunday night on multiple assault charges following an alleged domestic incident in the 1900 block of Ash Street, according to Sidney Police.

Regional West Medical Center is now offering Mako SmartRobotics™, an advancement in joint replacement surgery that transforms the way total knee, partial knee, and total hip replacements are performed.

The Cheyenne County Rotary Club recently announced it is taking on the Toys for Tots program. The changeover begins in 2025.

One person was transported by ambulance when two trucks collided on Interstate 80 between Sidney and Potter.

Jackson Street in Sidney was crowded with Christmas floats and with pedestrians enjoying the lights and fanfare of the annual Parade of Lights.

A female driver sustained a suspected head injury in a one-vehicle rollover accident early Saturday morning on County Road 40 near Road 79, north of Potter, in Cheyenne County.

SIDNEY -- Youth and adults alike were recognized in the second Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge trade show December 6.

SCOTTSBLUFF -- Parts of Broadway will be closed Saturday, December 7, for the Very Merry Christmas Market.