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.

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.

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.

A 35-year-old Rosebud man has been sentenced to 10 months in federal prison for failing to register as a sex offender.

The Sidney Elks Lodge was a true simulation of Thanksgiving with turkey, ham and all the fixings and football (Sidney Raiders) on the televisions while friends and families shared a table.

Sidney police executed their third warrant in five days Tuesday morning, arresting a man on drug charges near 11th and King.

The Valentine Chamber of Commerce has launched a new storefront decorating contest aimed at encouraging residents to shop local — and perhaps attracting visitors from outside the area.

The Compassionate Friends Candle Light Service will be held 7 p.m. December 14 at The Well Church in Sidney

Even with paper still covering the windows, people have been slipping into Huskerland Hardware and Appliance in Valentine ahead of opening day.

Jesse Russell of Bridgeport is scheduled to appear in Morrill County District Court for sentencing for Child Abuse and

The Plateau Pioneers 4-H club is hosting a benefit dinner for the Weber family at Peetz (Colorado) High School December 13.

The City of Valentine plans to take additional water samples this week to determine whether it can end temporary chlorination of the community’s water system.

Three Sidney residents were arrested after police served a drug warrant Sunday morning on N. 14th Ave.

State Sen. Paul Strommen says work continues between sessions as lawmakers study key issues.

A Mission man has been sentenced to eight months in federal prison for assaulting a federal officer during a disturbance call earlier this year.

The Fox Theater in Sidney recently announced a new management team. The theater will continue under the management of Kim Phillips. New to the theater is a gaming option.

Sterling firefighters quickly knocked down a barn fire Thursday morning on CR 48. No people or livestock were inside, and the fire was contained to the building’s interior. No injuries reported.

The arraignment of Catherine Bondegard of Lodgepole has been continued to December 8 in Cheyenne County Court. She is facing charges of Assault of an Officer/Health Care Professional and Escape.

A quick-thinking Sidney homeowner and neighbor used fire extinguishers to stop a yard tree fire on Virginia Lane Saturday before crews arrived. Sidney Fire Chief Matt Butts says the incident shows why working extinguishers matter.

Kimball police have arrested a 45-year-old man following an investigation involving child sexual abuse material. Charges were filed under Nebraska law, and the case remains under investigation.

A fire at Reptile Gardens early Friday killed several tortoises and alligators after flames destroyed a detached shelter.

Operation Safe Haul pulled dozens of unsafe and undocumented commercial drivers off Laramie County roads, resulting in 40 arrests and multiple trucks placed out of service. Here’s what deputies found during the three-day crackdown.

A 20-year-old Sterling, Colo., man is facing charges after a street racing incident resulted in the car he was driving colliding with a building.

The All Is Bright indoor Christmas experience is returning for the third year. The event takes place at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds.

Sidney police say Casey L. Diedrich, 37, was arrested Wednesday near First Avenue on a felony meth possession charge.

The Evangelical Free Church in Sidney is hosting the annual Christmas sale fundraiser for Table of Grace. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

Kimball police say a 38-year-old man was arrested Saturday on a child abuse charge after officers responded to an assault report on Chestnut Street.

Kimball police say two people were arrested Wednesday on multiple child abuse charges following an investigation involving a juvenile’s report and a forensic interview.

The 2024-2025 Knowing, Growing, and Grazing Grass webinar series had 58 producers fro eight states. Instructors are now planning the next series for the fall of 2026.

Jeff Phelps says it started as an efficient way of photographing farm land, then developed into a creative outlet with a drone and a camera. His work is on the cover of Nebraska Life Magazine.

A 44-year-old Gordon man is facing charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a teenager, along with making and possessing child sexual abuse material.

The Regional West Foundation Board of Directors recently announced that $7,830 in scholarships was awarded to six students through the West Nebraska Blood Center, located at Regional West Medical Center.

Ogallala alum and North Platte pediatrician Dr. Melissa (Zimmerman) Mosel will appear on “Wheel of Fortune” this Friday evening.

A Texas man has been arrested in connection with a 2023 armed robbery at the Chadron Federal Credit Union

The Marketing Hometown America Action Forum was held Tuesday at the Sidney Elks Lodge. The program is called "a targeted effort to retain and recruit talent to Cheyenne County."

High school sophomores from across the Sandhills stepped into adulthood for a day during “An Intro to Life,” a budgeting and life-skills simulation held in Valentine.

Tri-County Crime Stoppers is looking for help identifying a man who walked out of the Ogallala Bomgaars wearing stolen boots. A reward of up to $1,000 is available for anonymous tips leading to an arrest and conviction.

Hundreds of veterans from across the state are now sharing their experiences—some for the first time—through the Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Project “Share Your Story.”

Sebastian Dunbar was sentenced today in Superior, Ne., in the 2023 death of his girlfriend. He was sentenced to life plus 48-50 years.

PlainsWest CASA added two volunteers to their list of Court Appointed Special Advocates Monday. PlainsWest CASA now has 22 volunteers and 24 children.

The Cheyenne County Commissioners Monday approved offering Deputy Assessor Christina Lotton the role of Interim Assessor, and approved the Highway Department seek a newer pickup truck and purchase road material for future projects.

E3, Energizing Entrepreneurial Ecosystems, hosted a community meeting on the proposed Economic Development Corporation at Western Nebraska Community College in Sidney Monday.

Scottsbluff police say three people were injured in a four-vehicle crash Monday on 21st Avenue. Two drivers were taken by ambulance, and the roadway was closed for about an hour. Investigation is ongoing.