The Sidney Public School District continues moving in a positive direction fiscally, according to Superintendent Andrew Farber.

Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined a coalition of Attorneys General supporting cattle ranchers against manufacturers selling foreign-sourced beef under a “Product of USA” label. Ranchers sued when manufacturers wrongly used the “Product of USA” label.

Six interns spent the summer working at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center working in Dr. Bijesh Maharjan's Soils Lab. Interns are from Sri Lanka, Gambia, Brazil and Bridgeport, Ne.

Hole 3 at the 16th Annual Vince's Corner ABCD Double Blind Golf Tournament earned Dave Auwerda of Keystone a hole-in-one and a new car.

Sidney police are stepping up school zone patrols and reminding drivers: slow down, stay alert, and never pass a stopped school bus. $500 fines apply.

CR161 near Pine Bluffs is back open after a non-injury crash shut it down Monday.

Mitchell firefighters handled a Highway 71 rollover Monday that destroyed a camper. no serious injuries.

Roberto Lamadrid Campuzano, 38, of Mexico, was sentenced on August 8 in federal court in Omaha, Ne., for illegal reentry to the United States following an aggravated felony conviction. He has also been identified by law enforcement as a MS-13 member.

The company behind a proposed wind farm near Kilgore is challenging a Cherry County zoning investigation that concluded its permit had expired and that multiple conditions had gone unmet.

A couple of recent mountain lion sightings in and near Valentine prompted the Valentine Police Department to remind residents to take safety precautions.

Alliance Police Chief David Leavitt announced today the department has received re-accreditation by the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice.

Senator Brian Hardin, R-District 48, is seeking a second term in the Nebraska Legislature. Hardin serves as Chairman of the Legislature's Health and Human Service Committee.

A deer strike disabled a vehicle on I-80 in Cheyenne County Tuesday, but no injuries were reported.

A new multi-million dollar office building for the Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District in Valentine is moving forward after the board voted 5-2 to approve construction.

PANHANDLE -- At random locations throughout the Nebraska Panhandle and the west are what looks like secure office complexes. They are plain in color but with a high priority purpose.

Sidney police are searching for a black 2006 GMC K1500 stolen Saturday night.

Creek Valley Senior Olivia Fox has her sights set on All-American, a Cheerleading competition in Hawaii. To get there, she has been busy selling enchiladas, and just recently cookies and baked goods at the Deuel County Fair.

New climbing structures at Sidney’s Legion Park now honors the life of 5-year-old Case Schoening, giving kids a place to play with the same joy he shared.

Every Sunday at 6 a.m., Sidney police officers trade their day off for advanced training - ranging from defensive tactics to firearms and team operations - to keep the community safe.

For Jeffrey Morgan, life is all about the birds. He was in attendance at the Deuel County Fair as Capt. Morgan and His Feathered Family.

Deputies say a welfare check in Bridgeport led to the discovery of meth and the arrest of one person.

An Alliance man faces felony charges after police say he sprayed the city’s assistant fire chief in the face with a fire extinguisher.

Cheyenne County Community Center Director Michael Namuth announced Friday Kendyl Wintholz is joining the staff August 11 as the new Sports Director.

Pat Cooley thought she was just showing up for another lunch at the Lemoyne Senior Center. She ended up walking into a surprise and $1,000 for the place she’s helped build from the ground up.

The first Marcus Hartzler 3 vs 3 memorial basketball tournament was held August 2, attracting 23 teams from youth to adult men and women.

Viaero Wireless celebrated 20 years in Sidney with food, face painting, giveaways and a big thank-you to the community.

Two people were arrested after a drug-related search warrant was executed Wednesday morning at a Sidney residence.

Old Settlers’ Days returns to Lodgepole Aug. 29–Sept. 1 with parades, a car show, tractor pull, food and music.

If you've been to a Nebraska high school state sporting event at any point over the last 30 years, or a UNK volleyball match over the last three plus decades, you may have heard his voice.

Traffic slowed near Lodgepole after a pickup and semi were involved in an accident on Hwy 30 Thursday.

Bridge repairs begin Monday on I-80 in Deuel County. Expect lane restrictions through Aug. 29.

News Media Corp., an Illinois-based publisher, has announced the abrupt closure of dozens of newspapers across five states due to financial problems.

A nationally recognized rodeo clown and entertainer will bring his story of grit and faith to Valentine this weekend.

The Sentinel Town hall and Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement Public Scoping Meeting scheduled for August 28 at Kimball High School has been canceled.

Two local businesses are teaming up to create a new all-day food destination in Valentine.

Attorney General Mike Hilgers Tuesday co-led a bipartisan coalition urging the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to assist in addressing the rampant spread of illegal offshore gaming across the country.

The Nebraska State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating an overnight house fire in Valentine.

As the Cherry County Fair brings the community together in Valentine, a group of local 4-Hers is stitching together more than just fabric—they're sewing gratitude into every quilt.

A 49-year-old Hay Springs woman is facing multiple charges after authorities tracked a car reported stolen in Colorado to a bar in Sheridan County.

The Omaha supernovas are announcing their inclusion in the unification of pro volleyball federation and major league volleyball.

Tech Nebraska today announced the appointment of Emily Allen as its new Executive Director. She is a licensed attorney who brings expertise in policy, brand strategy and tech-driven growth.

A 43-year-old transient man accused of stealing several guns, swords and hunting and fishing equipment in Valentine has pleaded not guilty.

The Looney Lutherans will open the High Plains Arts Council’s 2025-2026 season at 7 p.m. on Saturday, August 23. The Looney Lutherans are a trio of wacky gals who use music, comedy, and audience participation.

A Pine Ridge man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison after seriously injuring his nephew by striking him multiple times with a pistol.

WNCC was awarded $416,576 annually to improve college retention and graduation rates among low-income, first-generation students, and students with disabilities.

The Cheyenne County commissioners Monday approved a new payment system, a Spectrum franchise agreement and upgraded Deuel County's Emergency Communications Board membership from ex-officio to voting member.

“Nebraska is one of the richest states in the country as far as fossils go,” said Shane Tucker, a highway paleontologist with the University of Nebraska State Museum.

What keeps families in Cheyenne County? What are people looking for who move here, and can Cheyenne County improve its assets that attract people Those questions and others will be addressed in the Marketing Hometown America program.

Sidney's Living Memorial Gardens celebrated "more than 40 years" with a ribbon-cutting Saturday.

The 2025 “Color Our World” Summer Reading Program at Sidney Public Library wrapped up with 248 participants and thousands of minutes read.

Jo Dee Messina and Clare Dunn brought the energy Saturday night to a large crowd at the Logan County Fair & Rodeo in Sterling.

A great turnout Saturday morning for the Logan County Fair & Rodeo Parade in downtown Sterling.

Paisley Alderson, an 8th grader from Sterling, won grand champion in junior swine showmanship at the Logan County Fair on Friday.

Jax Strove took home Grand Champion Steer honors at the Logan County Fair in Sterling on Friday.

It all unfolds on Front Street, a half-block-long replica of the original main street facade in old Ogallala.

The City of Sidney is seeking a new Economic Development Director. Brandy Stone has submitted her resignation citing personal reasons. Her last day is August 22.

The start of the 2025-2026 school year is getting close, Extension educators encourage planning ahead.

For Adelyn Beeson, raising goats is more than a contest for a ribbon. It is a passion for the animals.

A Sidney native is facing unimaginable heartbreak. Brittney Short, SHS Class of 2015, lost her daughter Fayeah, 8, in the Fremont explosion earlier this week.

The Logan County Fair has two and a half days of fun and agriculture for 2025.

A pickup and a GMC SUV collided Friday morning at the intersection of Pole Creek Crossing and Fort Sidney Road.

The investigation into the death of 24-year-old Mattea Scheuerman in Sidney is still ongoing. Authorities say toxicology results could take another month due to high lab volume.

Construction is underway at a unique new building along Highway 20 in Merriman, Nebraska.

A Granby, Colo., woman is in custody on charges of Sexual Assault of a Child, Incest and Child Abuse.