Work is ramping up at Kimball's Waste Water Treatment Plant. News Channel Nebraska was invited to tour the facility northeast of Kimball.

Parents in the Valentine area will have one less place to take their kids after school in the 2025-26 school year.

No fireworks in Ogallala this Fourth of July.

Western Nebraska Community College celebrated its 93rd commencement ceremony in May, with 273 students earning 316 degrees, certificates, or diplomas.

The Sidney City Council discussed how to regulate downtown parking during Tuesday's meeting. Part of the issue is the increasing number of second floor living units.

Cowboy hats, Cinch jeans and confidence took center stage Wednesday as the Nebraska High School Rodeo Finals kicked off with a different kind of competition—one that crowns rodeo royalty.

Two schools within the Sidney Public School district received the Heart Safe Designation, Partners with Children's Nebraska for Project ADAM Preparedness.

Sidney Sun-Telegraph sports writer and news reporter Mike Motz died Tuesday. He began his time with the Sidney Sun-Telegraph in December 2017 as a sports reporter.

A simple act of generosity at the checkout line is making a big difference for students in Cherry County.

A 32-year-old Rapid City man has been sentenced to just over ten years in federal prison after killing a man on the Pine Ridge Reservation.

Authorities are still investigating the death of Mattea Scheuerman in Sidney. Toxicology results and leads are pending. A fundraiser to support her family is set for June 11.

You’ll soon be able to watch Cherry County Board of Commissioners meetings from the comfort of your home.

CHAPPELL -- The Chappell community is celebrating Chappell USA Day this Saturday, June 14. The day starts with the Lions Club Kids Fishing Derby 8 a.m. to noon. Prizes and lunch will be provided. Goat Roping registration starts at 1 p.m. at the Deuel Coun

A Rapid City man was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for leading a large-scale methamphetamine trafficking operation connected to a Mexican drug cartel

The Nebraska Department of Education awarded a grant to Scottsbluff Public Schools totaling $155,000 for Early Childhood Expansion. The Early Childhood Learning Center is located at the Scottsbluff Public Schools Education Center.

Authorities in Valentine are asking for the public’s help in solving a recent burglary that involved stolen firearms.

Vehicle enthusiasts are invited to register now for the 2025 Potter Carbowl, a two-day summer event set for June 27–28 in Potter, Nebraska.

The winners of the 2025 Miss Nebraska and Miss Nebraska Teen have been announced.

Residents being targeted by fake DMV text messages about unpaid traffic fines.

Illinois Street in Sidney Friday was reminiscent of past generations when young people gathered, cars were loud and the music was loud. The 24th Sidney Cruisin' Night didn't disappoint.

987 The Big Boy and Cheyenne Country invites you to Cruisin' Night on Friday, June 6 in Historic Downtown Sidney!

A Garden County man has been charged in a 2019 sexual assault case after confessing to the crime during a recent interview with police.

Governor Jim Pillen stopped in Ogallala Thursday for a town hall meeting with voters. He talked about fiscal responsibility, and this priorities of youth, taxes, agriculture and values.

The Nebraska High Value Network is launching with 19 critical-access hospitals across the state, working together to strengthen healthcare in rural communities.

Scottsbluff police are investigating a deadly train vs. pedestrian collision that happened just after midnight near 2nd Avenue and Railway.

Annual Cruisin’ Night hits downtown Sidney Friday, June 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. with hot rides, oldies and giveaways.

Melissa Norgard and Alisha Juelfs represented Sidney and Cheyenne County E3 at the Chappell Chamber of Commerce June meeting Wednesday.

Sidney Mayor Brad Sherman is stepping down after 5+ years on city council and 3 as mayor. He’s accepted a UPS position in Grand Island to be closer to family. His final meeting is Tuesday.

A real-life stuntman returned to his roots at the Gordon Theater for a special screening of the film he helped bring to life.

Staff will recommend a mountain lion season in the Pine Ridge, Niobrara and Wildcat Hills units, with adjusted harvest limits compared to the 2025 season.

The Cheyenne County Commissioners Monday approved four Tourism Board grants this week.

An Alliance man was found guilty of Third Degree Sexual Assault of a child Wednesday in Box Butte County District Court.

Adam and Lindsey Price are moving Price Cream Co. to a storefront location in the 800 block of 10th Avenue. They are also entering a partnership with Beans & Steams Coffee House to offer coffee drinks.

Two arrested Tuesday in Kimball County — one in a stolen property case involving over $16,000, the other after an assault at Oliver Reservoir.

Stephen and Bernadette Burnette, and their one-year-old son are traveling from Virginia to California. It is a book tour and more, supported by faith, prayer and donations.

Authorities identified the human remains found Tuesday in a Sidney drainage ditch as 24-year-old Mattea Scheuerman of Greensburg, Indiana, formerly of Sidney. An autopsy has been scheduled and the investigation remains ongoing.

Many auctions in the Valentine area will soon be held at different locations. Connot Brothers Auction is selling its building at 329 E 1st St to a growing construction business in Valentine.

A body was discovered Tuesday evening near the BNSF tracks at 7th & Maple in Sidney.

The Nebraska Court of Appeals upheld the sentencing of a Morrill County, sentenced to the Nebraska Department of Corrections on charges of possession of child pornography.

Located right in the middle of town, the splash pad is more than just a way to cool off. It’s a symbol of what a determined small town can achieve when it pulls together.

The Leyton School District Board of Education held a special meeting Monday including legal counsel Justin Knight. The meeting was held to discuss litigation regarding the District's track.

Nebraska’s Auditor says he’s seeing a rise in improper spending in local governments all over the state.

Tornadoes were spotted near Pawnee Pass and Logan Corners, Colo. Monday evening. Egg-size hail and flash flooding also hit parts of Wyoming, Nebraska and Colorado.

A renovation team learned what happens when routine work unveils unexpected history in downtown Sidney.

Ladies of Cheyenne County and region Saturday were encouraged to see what the Sidney businesses have to offer shoppers in the annual Ladies Day Out.

A bone found at a Sidney construction site this week has been confirmed not human, likely from a pig.

PETA’s “Hell on Wheels” truck is making its way through Nebraska this week, aiming to get people to reconsider what’s on their plate—especially when it comes to pork.

The people waiting their turn to rappel down the 17-story Highline Apartments building had strict instructions: Don’t come up to the roof until we come get you.

A special meeting of the Leyton School District Board of Education is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, June 2, in the Leyton High School library.

A crash on eastbound Interstate 80 near Pine Bluffs blocked the left lane and caused delays Sunday, according to the Wyoming Department of Transportation.

Sidney's free summer concert series returns to Hickory Street Square with an expanded schedule on June 20, July 18 and Aug. 15. 

Campfires are allowed in Keith County, but bonfires, open burns and land management fires require permits. And fireworks? Still banned.

Bridgeport marked 125 years this weekend during Camp Clarke Days.

A Bridgeport woman entered a No Contest plea for writing bad checks and will be sentenced July 11 in Scotts Bluff County District Court.

New music, big show: Jaden Schumacher drops “Block Party Remix” & hits the Downtown Sounds stage in Sidney on Aug. 15.

Frontage Road south of 27th St in Scottsbluff closes June 2 for repairs. Mall access still open via Circle Drive.

A Colorado man wanted on multiple drug and weapons charges was arrested after fleeing police and entering a Fort Morgan home.

E3 Grant and Technical Writer Melisa Norgard updated the Sidney City Council Tuesday on activities within e3, including assisting entrepreneurs and partnering with the Department of Economic Development for a talent recruitment and retention grant.

Shank believes skateboarding can satisfy the same impulses that lead young people toward gangs or risky behavior—only with far fewer consequences.

Interstate 25 is closed between Mead and Berthoud as a result of a two-truck collision early today. No serious injuries were reported.

PETA plans to park its mock pig transport truck outside of Bulldogger’s BBQ and other Valentine eateries that serve pork around noon on Sunday, June 1.

“Evidence suggests that the assaults are gang related, and they will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. There are no injuries to prison staff," said Attorney General Jackley.

Karen Jones has retired from Potter-Dix School District after 32 years teaching. The next step for her and her now retired husband, is to take some time to develop a new vision while also writing a book, and read many others.

A Gering man who had worked as the Alliance Runza manager was sentenced today on child pornography charges.