The City of Kimball has announced the temporary closure of City Park for road work and a seasonal water shutoff at the Dog Park.

Mitchell firefighter Josh Span, 36, was killed in a crash Tuesday morning in Scottsbluff.

Firefighters are gearing up for the Western Nebraska Engine Academy on Sept. 12-14, which includes training exercises at Buffalo Creek Wildlife Management Area in the Wildcat Hills near Gering.

Water concerns in central Nebraska were brought to the attention of NCN, and we started exploring the quality across the state.

Nebraska Extension will host a six-part webinar series to help landowners and livestock producers better understand how to identify, grow, and manage grasses in pastures and rangelands.

The Peetz Town Board turned down an offer of $200,000 cash from BNSF in exchange for closing one of its crossings. The choice was close the truck route on the north side of Peetz, or the direct access to downtown.

A 16-year-old male from Chadron was injured in a dove hunting incident at about 6:45 p.m. Mountain time Sept. 6 on private property southwest of Chadron in rural Dawes County.

The Peetz Town Board is moving forward, step by step, in permitting marijuana dispensaries. One future owner has purchased a location and is busy renovating the building.

Despite this week’s heat, a 70-year-old geologist from California is walking across Nebraska, one step at a time.

A North Platte man was charged with 16 counts of child pornography on Monday.

A 40-year-old man from Thornton, Colo. was cited after a boating incident severely injured a nine-year-old boy at Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area on Sunday.

Two people were taken to the hospital Monday morning following a collision between a semi and a pickup in Gordon.

A man wanted for a parole violation in South Dakota was arrested in North Platte last week.

Dustin R. Gillespie is the new Special Agent in Charge o the Drug Enforcement Administration Omaha Field Division. The announcement was made early today.

Julio Lechuga, 34, of Sterling, Colo., was arrested September 7 in Sterling on charges related to a child custody dispute.

WEC currently houses 168 inmates at 84% capacity. Those individuals would be discharged, paroled, or transferred within 45–60 days to other facilities based on custody level.

A 31-year-old Pine Ridge man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his role in a large-scale methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy in the Rapid City area and on the Pine Ridge Reservation.

A 25-year-old Porcupine man has been sentenced to just over a year in federal prison for assaulting a juvenile with a vacuum handle.

Police say a dump truck hauling an excavator pulled down multiple utilities in Terrytown on Saturday.

Western Nebraska Community College celebrated the completion of a classroom addition to the Powerline Construction & Maintenance facility in Alliance. 

The nation’s longest rails-to-trails conversion project is marking 30 years. The Cowboy Trail, which spans 317 miles from Norfolk to Chadron, was celebrated Friday with a ride, dinner and social in Valentine.

A recent town hall meeting hosted by Sidney Federal Savings and Loan encouraged residents to be smart consumers, be wary of credit and debit scanners, and unsolicited callers.

Sidney’s 51st Annual Oktoberfest returns Oct. 3–5 with three days of music, food, parades, car shows and the famous Wiener Dog Races. Admission is free.

Thirty-three-year-old Beau Wright of Sidney is scheduled to appear in Cheyenne County Court again September 8 after he was arrested for shooting at a woman on September 2.

On Sept. 15, 2014, Robby Peterson was in Sidney, Nebraska, loading cattle inside a chute when they stampeded.

The future of a proposed wind farm in the Nebraska Sandhills is uncertain after the Cherry County Board of Adjustment upheld the zoning administrator’s findings that BSH Kilgore’s conditional use permit has expired.

Dustin Noble, of North Platte, was sentenced September 4 by U.S. District Judge Susan M. Bazis for Conspiracy to violate the Lacey Act.

The Sidney Fire Department cautions residents wildfires in the region is generating smoke that could impact a person's health.

Donations are sought for a family in Mitchell who are victims of a Thursday morning structure fire.

Career Cabs returns to Panhandle schools this fall. Career Cabs is a program by Career Connections of Western Nebraska where 10th grade students can explore various occupations.

Chappell has been selected for Nebraska’s Communities for Kids initiative, a program designed to expand access to quality childcare and education while supporting families and the local workforce.

An audit of the registered sex offender list in Grant, Neb., recently resulted in four of five offenders in violation of City ordinances.

A 60-year-old man from Long Pine and a 41-year-old man from Ainsworth were killed in a UTV crash Sept. 1 south of Custer, according to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety.

Roadwork begins Sept. 15 on I-80 in Cheyenne and Deuel counties. Lane and width restrictions will be in place until October, NDOT says.

Police in Gettysburg, South Dakota are urging parents to talk with their children after a high school student found a syringe on a sidewalk.

The Chadron State College Rodeo will take place at the Dawes County Fairgrounds in Chadron this weekend--Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5-7.

A Sidney man is facing a felony charge after police responded to reports of shots fired Tuesday evening. Beau P. Wright, 33, was arrested on Country Club Drive.

Authorities have identified Kristen (Connell) Morris, 35, of Denver, as the pilot killed in Sunday’s midair plane collision at the Fort Morgan Airport. Three others were injured.

Eileen Nightingale was offered an opportunity that turned into a 40-year career as a Childrens Librarian. Library staff recently held a celebration of her retirement.

Homecoming week in Peetz, Colo., starts Monday, September 8. The homecoming games are Friday afternoon and parade Saturday morning.

Springview — with a population of fewer than 250 and located more than two hours from the nearest Walmart — nearly became the latest town to lose its grocery store earlier this year.

PEETZ, Colo. -- Randy and Marijayne Fehringer have been selected as the parade marshals for "For Peetz Sake Days" -- the Peetz Homecoming Parade. The parade will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, September 13.

Recent comments by the general manager of the Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District, Mike Murphy, have raised serious concerns—and confusion—about the role of NPS along the Niobrara National Scenic River.

Lodgepole came alive this Labor Day weekend with the 101st Old Settlers’ Days. View more photos of the event on The Big Boy 987 Facebook page.

Labor Day weekend usually brings large crowds to lake destinations across Nebraska. This year, the numbers are lower than normal at Lake McConaughy and Lake Maloney.

From golf and softball, street dancing, a Car Show and tractor pull, the Lodgepole Old Settlers Day, in it's 101st year, offered something for everyone.

The Heirloom Market returns to Gering Sept. 19–20 with two days of shopping, food trucks, local brews and live music at Five Rocks Amphitheater. Tickets and details: theheirloommarket.co.

Jessica Miller, RN, a clinical resource nurse in Regional West’s Emergency Department, is the facility’s 2025 Caring Kind Award recipient.

A black Glock Model 26 handgun was stolen from a pickup in Ogallala between Aug. 25–26, authorities said. A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

Deputies arrested a 28-year-old Sidney woman Saturday night after responding to a report of a drunk driver who drove into a ditch east of Potter-Dix High School. Authorities say she was intoxicated and driving on a suspended license.

The 94th Potter Days didn't disappoint with something for nearly everyone, from food trucks, royalty, the parade and partying after the PNCC races. Grand Marshals this year are Steve and Margaret Davis.

Potter’s 94th Annual Potter Days brought fireworks, live music, a parade, games and family fun to town over Labor Day weekend.

Sidney Public Schools says 38 of its graduates are back in the district as teachers, staff and administrators.

Nine adults were arrested and 14 minors were cited after deputies with the Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Office shut down a party last Friday.

Leyton Public Schools and the Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office are addressing safety concerns after a student made threats on a Sidney bus route this week.

Alliance police arrested a juvenile early Friday morning after an attempted burglary and vehicle theft led to the recovery of a stolen handgun.

Weather permitting, will begin work on the bridges along Nebraska Highway 71 (N-71) on Sept. 8, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

The Nebraska Soil Health Coalition (NSHC) is taking an important step toward understanding and improving the resilience of Nebraska’s soils. The NSHC is a grassroots effort focused on improving farm resilience from the ground up.

The children of a Valentine man who was a staple in the community want to make sure that he continues to serve the area even after his death. NCN’s Casey Wonnenberg has details on the Marty Jordan Memorial Golf Tournament.

Peetz Plateau School District Board of Education President Shauna Reker is the recipient of an award by the Colorado Association of School Boards. The nomination was made by School Superintendent Jeff Durbin.

Sidney High School seniors have kicked off a colorful new tradition: personalized parking spots.

Lincoln native Joseph Hall will be performing his Rock 'N Remember Elvis Tribute at Sidney High School on September 13.

A Bridgeport man wanted out of Kimball County was arrested Monday after Morrill County deputies conducted a felony stop.

A proposal to increase electricity use fees in the city of Sidney died in the Tuesday City Council meeting. Electricity Superintendent Tom Mathine said Reserves, should cover department needs.