No injuries were reported when a dog accidentally ignited a kitchen stove burner, lighting a pizza box on the stove.

A Lodgepole woman is facing charges after she was instructed to dump her alcoholic drink outside of the tent at the Sidney Oktoberfest Saturday, instead assaulting a law enforcement officer.

A 36-year-old homeless man is facing multiple felony charges after law enforcement say he threatened another man with a gun at a Valentine bar.

The City of Kimball announces that government offices will be closed October 13 in recognition of Columbus Day.

Senator Tanya Storer's dad passed away recently at the age of 86.

The Valentine Police Department reported three arrests and 56 calls for service between Sept. 28 and Oct. 4.

The 51st annual Sidney Oktoberfest had a weekend of entertainment, socializing and home crafts.

Scottsbluff police are investigating a weekend stabbing and a separate DUI arrest after a brief pursuit.

Authorities say a standoff in Akron on Thursday ended after a suspect barricaded inside his home was found deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Deputies say a Broadwater man was arrested after reports of gunfire led to the discovery of multiple weapons. The suspect faces felony charges for illegal firearm possession.

The 51st Sidney Oktoberfest rolled through Saturday with races, a parade and the classic car show in Legion Park.

Oktoberfest is officially open in Sidney! Find the full schedule of events and entertainment lineup now at sidneyoktoberfest.org.

A North Carolina man is in custody after Nebraska State Patrol troopers found 98 pounds of Ketamine in the vehicle he was driving.

The Nebraska Dry Bean Commission (NDBC) hosted 18 international dry bean buyers from eight different countries September 17 in Scottsbluff. The group was part of the 2025 United States Dry Bean Council (USDBC) Worldwide Reverse Trade Mission.

Senator Paul Strommen was the guest speaker at the Chappell Chamber of Commerce meeting Wednesday. He talked about the numerous funding options available through the state.

Sidney Police are boosting patrols and partnering with local agencies to keep Oktoberfest weekend safe.

Two of the three South Dakota men arrested in a high speed pursuit in May appeared in Cheyenne County District Court this week.

Berkshire Hathaway is buying Occidental Petroleum's chemical division for $9.7 billion in what may be the last big acquisition involving the consummate dealmaker, Warren Buffett.

A 51-year-old Gordon man has been sentenced to two to three years in prison for possessing drugs with the intent to distribute them.

Some Valentine residents will be without water for part of the day Friday as city crews work to repair a valve at Second and Wood streets.

Concordia University, Nebraska’s Family Heritage Award is given to a family that has had at least three generations attend Concordia Nebraska and that supports the university through contributions of time, talent and treasure.

A Utah woman with a history of assaulting law enforcement is facing new charges in Brown County after a bizarre traffic stop in Ainsworth.

Leaders of two South Dakota tribes are condemning the federal government’s decision to allow Medals of Honor awarded to soldiers who carried out the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre to remain in place.

Cheyenne County Country is back on 95.7 FM after a lightning strike knocked the signal out last month. Tune in on FM, AM or online to catch your continuous classic country favorites, local news and Sidney sports.

The Sidney City Council will hold a special meeting Monday to discuss electric rates and the future of economic development in Cheyenne County.

A group of Sidney residents meet Tuesday and Wednesday evenings to play pickleball at the newly resurfaced courts near the Cheyenne County Community Center. Organizers hope to form a league in the near future.

The iconic Fox Theater sign in downtown Sidney is being removed and a digital upgrade will be installed in it's place. The new sign is expected by Halloween.

Alligator on the menu? That’s not something you see every day in Nebraska, but one food truck is bringing a taste of the South to small towns across the state.

Some residents in Valentine will experience a temporary water disruption Wednesday afternoon while city crews make repairs.

Sterling police report two arrests in a firearm disturbance last week and a separate arrest Tuesday after nearly 10 grams of meth were found during a patrol stop. Both cases remain under investigation.

Cherry County Hospital is marking 50 years at its Green Street location in Valentine with a celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 15.

Coffee with a Conservation Officer is set for Saturday, Oct. 4, from 8 to 10 a.m. at Tooth and Whisker Outdoors in Valentine.

Cherry County has hired the Nebraska Intergovernmental Risk Management Association (NIRMA) to help represent it in a lawsuit over a proposed wind farm near Kilgore

The Nebraska Manufacturing Modernization and Workforce Development grant program is offering matching grants of up to $50,000. Applications will be accepted from Oct. 1, 2025, to Nov. 1, 2026

This is the 8th year the Nebraska State Patrol is participating in the Pink Patch Project. Patches are available from Troop Area offices for $10. Proceeds benefit Nebraska's Hereditary Cancer Foundation.

The Nebraska Tourism Commission recently announced the All Is Bright Christmas Tour and Elston House, both in Sidney, include in the stops for the 2025 Nebraska Holiday Passport Program.

Brown and Rock counties in north-central Nebraska will receive nearly $25 million in federal grants aimed at preventing wildfires.

Kailyn Shumway will be in Cheyenne County District Court October 1 to face a Failure to Appear warrant regarding drug distribution charges.

Stand for Schools makes stand against private school voucher program. The program objects to Nebraska officials showing support for the state entering the federal school voucher program.

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced today his staff has issued cease & desist letters to locations in the state that sell synthetic THC-containing products.

Brush schools were closed Monday after a suspicious device was found near the secondary campus. Officials now say the device was harmless, and classes will resume Tuesday.

A Kansas man was arrested by Nebraska State Patrol Friday in response to a report of a motorcyclist threatening an automobile driver with a shotgun.

Cheyenne County is launching the “Marketing Hometown America” initiative, a community-wide effort to showcase the area’s strengths and attract new opportunities. Kickoff is Oct. 15 at the Elks Lodge.

A wrong-way driver caused a head-on crash that shut down I-80 near Big Springs Sunday. Three people were taken to hospitals, one with serious injuries.

Among the weekend of community celebrations in Dalton, the Dalton and Gurley communities also defined community by supporting one of its own.

Dalton’s Fall Festival brought out goat roping, a cornhole tourney and visitors from as far as Rapid City joining in on the celebration Saturday.

The theme of this year's Farmer's Day celebration in Kimball was "99 Years and Growing."

A pilot walked away with minor injuries after a small plane crashed while attempting an emergency landing near Torrington Airport on Saturday afternoon.

A man and woman were arrested when Sterling Police responded to a report of a handgun discharged during a disturbance.

A 21-year-old woman was arrested when a traffic stop turned into a crash at West 20th Street and Railway in Scottsbluff.

Winning the AI race requires something Nebraska has plenty of: energy. District 47 Senator Paul Strommen says the state's fossil fuels and biofuels.

A two-vehicle crash near Sidney High School blocked traffic at 19th and Jackson Friday afternoon. At least one person was treated on scene.

The City of Sidney is working with the Nebraska Department of Wildlife to address aggressive geese at Legion Park after reports of attacks on visitors.

A two-vehicle crash at Fort Sidney Road and East Illinois Street shut down part of U.S. 30 Friday morning. One person was taken by ambulance.

The 2025 Sidney Oktoberfest is set for October 3-5 at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds. This year will include a tribute to Judy Harris. She passed away in April at the age of 83.

A 19-year-old man from Orange, California is facing multiple charges after authorities say he led law enforcement on a high-speed chase through Sheridan County.

Two people were transported to the hospital Monday with injuries sustained in a two-vehicle accident.

Downtown Valentine is buzzing with change as several vacant buildings find new life and new owners.

Contractors at Fort Robinson State Park near Crawford have started demolition of the swimming pool complex to make way for a new aquatic facility.

Brown and Rock counties in Nebraska are set to receive a major boost in wildfire prevention efforts, with nearly $25 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service.

A North Platte woman was arrested after being found inside a rural Perkins County home when the owners returned from vacation.

Springview tripled its population Wednesday as around 500 students, plus staff and organizers, gathered for the FFA State Range Judging contest.

Two Pine Ridge, South Dakota men will be in Cheyenne County District Court to face charges related to an April 29 pursuit involving stolen firearms and a stolen vehicle.

The Sidney City Council Tuesday approved the 2025-2026 budget. The budget shows an increase in property tax revenue while a decrease in the mill levy. Reserves and grants support special projects.