Dillon McGannon appeared in Dawes County Court Wednesday for a bond hearing. on multiple animal cruelty charges.

Three people died in a collision on Interstate 70 in Colorado between a truck-trailer and a Subaru Forester

With the recent weather, growers may experience widespread bacterial disease problems in dry beans. Growers should be on the lookout for the major bacterial diseases.

An Aurora, Colo., woman is accused of stealing a car in Sterling, Colo., then driving it through several yards before wrecking into a ditch.

In a town better known for cattle than canvas, a new business is adding an unexpected splash of color.

Wind gusts over 70 mph damaged property and a grain bin near Central Ave. and West 1st in Grant on Sunday.

The natural beauty and welcoming communities of western Nebraska are attractive selling points. But finding an affordable home can be difficult for families looking to make the move.

Two people were hospitalized after a single-vehicle rollover south of Sidney early Wednesday morning.

The Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Nebraska Manufacturing Alliance is welcoming nominations for the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska competition.

LINCOLN — As the federal “one big beautiful bill” continues to move through Congress, one provision related to AI that Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen and 16 other Republican governors opposed has been removed, at least for now.

Crews contained the flames with minimal spread to the home, though one pet passed away from smoke inhalation.

The administrative phone lines for Cheyenne County Emergency Communications Center have been restored. Service returned at about 7:52 a.m. today.

The Cherry County zoning administrator has completed her investigation into a long-debated wind energy project planned for the Sandhills near Kilgore—and has concluded that the project's permit has expired and key requirements were not met.

After more than 60 years in the trucking business, Sidney-based Adams Industries is exiting the sector. The company says it’s shifting focus to logistics, warehousing and equipment sales.

A juvenile male sustained serious but non-critical injuries in a bicycle vs pickup truck collision in Scottsbluff.

A dry fall and winter saw wheat fields in an exceptionally rough condition this year. The possibility of disease, including the wheat streak mosaic virus, will continue after harvest. Western Nebraska has also experienced some good rains this spring.

The City of Sidney will be conducting chip seal operations July 14-16. Vehicles, trailers and campers must be removed from the street by 6 a.m. the day of chip sealing.

Officials are reporting the non-emergent services with the Cheyenne County Emergency Communications Center are down.

Sterling's new city manager is about a month away from starting his new duties. John R. Sheldon, current Duty City Manager for Greenwood Village, officially starts his duties as Sterling City Manager on July 28.

A Sidney man suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle crash Saturday near Potter. Authorities say alcohol is suspected as a factor.

Two men are facing charges after police say they caused damage to a Valentine bar and a nearby vehicle earlier this month.

A 35-year-old South Dakota man is facing charges after a stolen road grader was found in Valentine last week.

According to court documents, Poor Bear, the victim, and two other juveniles had been consuming alcohol and THC edibles, as well as smoking THC wax, on the night of the shooting.

A four-year-old Mitchell boy has been flown to a Denver hospital after a lawn mowing accident severed his foot.

The village of Potter in Cheyenne County hosted the 11th Annual Potter Carbowl on Saturday, June 29, 2025.

Sidney firefighters knocked down two grass fires Saturday — one west of town and another on Sidney’s north side.

After 20+ years of Tuesday morning calls, I finally met “License Plate Rich” in person.

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.

Christian's Love: A Pregnancy Loss Support Foundation is partnering with SRMC to provide pregnancy loss support boxes and resources to patients who experience pregnancy loss or miscarriage.

A 27-year-old woman suffered serious injuries after crashing into a tree late Wednesday night in Valentine.

Several opportunities are available to purchase fireworks in Sidney. Some of them support non-profit or charity organizations.

The Sidney City Council Tuesday renewed the agreement with the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce.

The Nebraska Association of Behavioral Health Organizations recently recognized Lavon and Johnny Hajek for their work with suicide awareness programs.

The spotlight is shining bright on some young stars in Valentine this week. In many small towns, theater opportunities—especially for kids—are limited. But one traveling production is helping students take center stage and learn life skills along the way.

A 29-year-old Chadron rancher is facing 57 felony charges after authorities discovered dozens of dead cattle and a dead puppy on his property.

Emergency sirens will be tested at 10 a.m. today in Cheyenne and Deuel counties.

The City of Sidney, along with other transportation programs in Nebraska, took a 30 percent hit on funding. The good news is State officials do not expect it to be permanent.

K.C. Belitz, Nebraska's Economic Development Director, resigned after a year in the role, right after starting a workforce development tour.

For years, a proposed wind farm near the small town of Kilgore, Nebraska has sparked big debate.

Facing one of the hardest questions in agriculture: what do I want to happen to my farm/ranch when I die? The transition of a farm or ranch is discussed in this article.

The Sidney Elks Lodge recently donated $1,000 to the Cheyenne County Veterans Service Office. Funds go toward the purchase of a new Disable American Veterans van.

The Lincoln Highway Auto tour will be passing through Cheyenne County Wednesday from Ogallala to Cheyenne, Wyo.

Pony Express re-ride stopped in Lodgepole in the early hours of June 19. Riders completed the trek to St. Joseph, Mo. on June 21.

Sidney's Night of Hope Walk for Cancer celebrates 25 years on August 8. The annual event starts at 5 p.m. at Legion Park.

A dusty building at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds in Gordon may soon become the center of celebration and economic growth in the area.

Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash Monday afternoon at Old Post and 11th Ave in Sidney. No injuries reported.

Sunday evening's storm resulted in damaged buildings and vehicles in Banner and Morrill counties.

The Nebraska State Patrol is renewing calls for motorists to pay attention to the road after a second trooper’s parked patrol unit was struck in the span of just 10 days.

A key update in the investigation of a controversial proposed wind farm near Kilgore is expected Tuesday during the Cherry County Board of Commissioners meeting.

A powerful thunderstorm swept across the Nebraska Panhandle Sunday afternoon, bringing damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rain to Banner, Morrill and Garden counties.

The City of Sidney reminds residents: Fireworks are allowed June 25–July 3 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and July 4 from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Photos and video from the first Downtown Sounds of the summer.

The temperatures were hot Friday, but not as hot as the onstage entertainment at Hickory Square as the Downtown Sounds concert series kicked off with three acts.

Scotts Bluff County emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle accident at Sugar Factory Road and Lake Minatare Road Friday.

From staged "shoot-outs," blacksmiths to current gifts and glamor, the 21st Sidney Gold Rush Days had something for everyone.

According to federal prosecutors, Raymond Eagle Hawk Jr. was intoxicated and panhandling in the cemetery parking lot on June 12 when he approached a 71-year-old Texas man and his wife, who had traveled to South Dakota to visit the historic site.

Bikes of all varieties and riders to match gathered for the 8th annual Ride for Suicide Poker Run June 14. Proceeds from the event supported Be Here, a local non-profit suicide prevention program.

The testing of weather warning sirens in Cheyenne and Deuel counties is returning to a weekly schedule beginning June 25.

An Alamogordo, New Mexico man has been sentenced to 14 to 24 years in the Nebraska State Penitentiary after authorities found six pounds, or three kilograms, of methamphetamine inside his vehicle along Highway 20 in Cherry County.

Austin Hurt and Aspyn King are the 2025 Cheyenne County Fair and Royalty. Hurt is the Fair and Rodeo Queen and King is the Lady in Waiting.

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

Scottsbluff officials announce today the alley between Broadway and First Avenue between 16th and 17th Streets.

Regional West recently earned reaccreditation as a Level II Trauma Center by the State of Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

The Nebraska Attorney General's Office is issuing cease and desist letters relating to 82 retail locations and franchised stores that are selling illegal or unlawful THC-containing products.