A proposed wind farm near Kilgore will be back in court as Cherry County officials ask a judge to dismiss a lawsuit tied to the project.

A 36-year-old homeless man has been sentenced to nine to 18 years in prison for threatening another man with a gun at a Valentine bar.

A 43-year-old transient man who stole several guns, swords and hunting and fishing equipment in Valentine has been sentenced to five to 10 years in prison.

Sidney police, fire and EMS held a large-scale active shooter training exercise Sunday at Sidney High School while students were on winter break.

One of the oldest buildings in Valentine is getting new life. Brian Magiera, an American Family Insurance agent, has purchased the historic building on the southwest corner of Main Street and 2nd Street.

After more than three decades behind the headset, longtime dispatcher Nancy Neal is retiring from the Scotts Bluff County Communications Center.

A $1,000 Shopping Spree turned into a full “treat yourself” day Saturday for Nate Rahmig and his girlfriend Ashton Van Anne.

ALLIANCE -- The Alliance Police Department announces its newest officer, Chris Laake, to the department’s team of dedicated professionals. “We are proud to welcome Chris to the Alliance Police Department family,” said Chief David Leavitt

Strong winds, low humidity and dry grasses are creating dangerous wildfire conditions across southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle, with officials urging extreme caution Friday.

Nebraska Game and Parks estimates about 34 mountain lions live in the Niobrara Unit as the state prepares for the January mountain lion hunting season.

Over the past year, Nebraska has witnessed a deeply troubling rise in domestic violence.

A tree removal project beginning at Merritt Reservoir aims to restore prairie habitat in areas choked by undesirable trees.

Fire crews battled a blaze at Dinklage Feed Yards west of Sidney Wednesday night. The fire damaged a feeder mixer and building, injured two firefighters - both now released from the hospital - and remains under investigation.

High winds continue to hammer the Sidney region tonight, with gusts over 60 mph reported locally. Power outages hit Pine Bluffs, and extreme winds fueled a wildfire near Cheyenne earlier this evening.

Congrats to Nate Rahmig of Bridgeport, our $1,000 Shopping Spree winner! Nate and a guest will be chauffeured Saturday to spend the cash from Sutton Home Gallery and 987 The Big Boy.

Bird enthusiasts across the country are taking part in one of the longest-running community science projects in the world, and Valentine is once again part of the effort.

According to the Federal Highway Administration, about one in five crashes is a secondary crash, meaning it happens because of an earlier accident. 

A bystander rescued a person from a burning vehicle after a crash sparked both a vehicle and grass fire five miles east of Mission on Tuesday, according to preliminary information from the Mission Volunteer Fire and Rescue.

The Sandhills Prairie Refuge Association invites birders and nature enthusiasts to take part in the nation’s longest-running community science survey this week.

Valentine’s police chief is urging drivers to use extra caution after six vehicle crashes were reported in the city within a single week.

In single-digit temperatures Saturday, volunteers gathered at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Valentine to honor those who served, placing hundreds of wreaths on veterans’ graves as part of the national Wreaths Across America.

A house south-west of Valentine is a total loss after a fire started in an attached garage Saturday afternoon, spread to the house, and then reignited early Sunday morning.

Potter-Dix took third place at the Class D2 NSAA State Play Production Championships in Norfolk with The Witch’s Princess, earning 167 points on the state stage.

Pine Bluffs police are investigating a stolen 2013 gray Ford Fusion and are asking residents to check security camera footage from early Wednesday morning.

homeschool students, sports, extracurricular activities, Valentine School Board, Dave Murman, Home School Legal Defense Association, Darren Jones

A Gordon woman is charged with felony child abuse after a Gordon man was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a teenager, along with making and possessing child sexual abuse material.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigations is seeking the public's help in identifying a deceased man whose remains were found near Bailey, Colo. in 2024. Investigators believe the remains may have been there since 2022 or 2023.

Smash up our Christmas tree this month and win BIG prizes from The Big Boy! Join Hunter at 9:40 a.m. weekday mornings to play Ornament Smash. Text SMASH to (308) 254-5804 to play.

A security camera has been installed in hopes of preventing future vandalism of the bathrooms an portable toilets at Legion Park.

The City of Valentine will temporarily shut off water service on Monday, December 8, from 2 to 6 p.m. while crews replace valves at 2nd and Wood streets.

A Kyle man has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for causing a deadly crash while driving drunk.

A Rosebud man has been sentenced to just over a year in federal prison for failing to register as a sex offender.

Register to win a BIG $1,000 Christmas Shopping Spree from Sutton Home Gallery, The Big Boy and Cheyenne County Country by Tuesday, Dec. 17.

The Nebraska Community College Association hosted its annual awards ceremony in Lincoln in November, and two WNCC employees and an alum were recognized.

Hastings man sentenced in federal court to 180 months in prison for distribution of fentanyl.

Sidney Police Chief Sam Lovato introduced three new officers and the promotion of an officer to sergeant at the December 2 Sidney City Council meeting. In January, the Department will be testing for three more officers.

A 25-year-old Hay Springs man is facing a first-degree assault charge after a man was found unconscious and seriously injured in the street.

A Pine Ridge man has been charged in Sheridan County with failing to update his information on the Nebraska Sex Offender Registry.

Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce Director Joe McCarn reminds the community Shop Cheyenne County Days continues through December 13. The drawing is December 18.

As online shopping reaches record highs, a Valentine business owner is trying a new approach to get residents off their screens and back into local stores.

Flooring and lane restoration at the Potter Duckpin Bowling Alley is complete in part due to support of the Sidney And Greater Area Fund.

Sergio Martinez, 29, of Fort Morgan, was found guilty in Morgan County District Court. He was arrested March 20 on charges of Second Degree Assault and Kidnapping.

Interim Sidney City Manager Josh Hanson announced in Tuesday's council meeting the Transportation Department is eliminating Saturday services due to State funding cuts.

County Court Judge James M. Worden, 12th Judicial District, has announced his retirement effective February 9, 2026. He has served as part of the Scotts Bluff Juvenile Drug Court, and as president of the Nebraska County Judges Association.

Sidney is suspending Saturday bus service due to state budget cuts. Weekday routes will continue 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cheyenne, Wyo., authorities have issued an Accident Alert due to the number of accidents and icy road conditions.

Sidney City Clerk Lori Borchert formally announced her retirement in Tuesday's city council meeting. She plans to be in office until March 2.

A Valentine teenager has earned a world championship title at the Official Strongman Games Junior World Finals.

An Omaha made was sentenced November 25 in federal court in Omaha for possessing with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of the drug trafficking crime.

Nebraska's Department of Education has awarded the Banner County School District an Excellent Rating by the 2024-2025 AQuESTT accountability system.

A Rapid City man has been sentenced to more than 24 years in federal prison for distributing large quantities of methamphetamine on the Pine Ridge Reservation and in Rapid City.

The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating a December 1 incident when a McCook resident died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot while on the phone with police.

A Kyle man has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for two separate assaults that left a woman with serious injuries.

In small towns, even one new business can make a noticeable difference. In Gordon, eight of them have opened on Main Street in the past year — a change city leaders say is helping breathe new life into the community.

Cheyenne County is looking for a way to efficiently transmit documents from remote locations to department offices. The commissioners discussed the purchase of tablet computers and an internet service.

Three lawmakers who represent Piedmont, South Dakota, are hoping to change weak state mining laws that allowed a proposed limestone mine to be sited in and around the city without local input.

Laramie County authorities say a Burns man died after his pickup struck a stationary train Friday evening. Investigation underway.

A Brush man was arrested last week on two warrants accusing him of sexually assaulting juvenile boys following a months-long investigation by the Brush Police Department and the 13th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.

Sidney’s own Cassie Haupt cracked the nine-number code and won $987 in The Big Boy’s Break the Bank finale.

Libraries across the country are bracing for reductions after a loss of federal funding, and the Valentine Public Library is among those feeling the effects.

Western Nebraska Community College’s Theatre Arts program has once again earned national recognition.

Tyson Foods’ decision to close a beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, could devastate the small city and undermine the profits of ranchers nationwide.

Authorities confirm remains found at Scotts Bluff National Monument are those of Chance Englebert, missing since 2019. His death has been ruled accidental.

The Nebraska Court of Appeals has upheld the prison sentence of a Lincoln man convicted of manslaughter in Rushville.