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A 17-year-old boy was killed and two others were airlifted after a crash north of Burlington on Wednesday. The Colorado State Patrol says the crash happened when a Jeep rear-ended a car stopped to turn on Highway 385.

Ag outlook meeting in Scottsbluff to highlight markets, policy, finances
“Cornhusker Economics: Ag Outlook” will be held 9 to 11 a.m. December 5, at the Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center.The meeting will feature experts from the university’s Department of Agricultural Economics and Nebraska Farm Business, Inc.

Regional West Health Services Announces Management Agreement and Sale of Regional Care, Inc. (RCI) to CGS Health
Regional West Health Services has entered into an executive management agreement with CGS Health, a third-party administrator currently based in Connecticut, with the intention of finalizing the sale of the assets of Regional Care, Inc.

Suspected fentanyl, guns, and cash seized in OST DPS “Safe Homelands” Operation
Suspected fentanyl, concealed guns, and a large amount of cash tied to drug trafficking are just some of the items Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety officials say they seized during a recent “Safe Homelands” operation.

County Commissioners appoint interim Clerk, Treasurer
The Cheyenne County Commissioners have offered the position of County Clerk to Jordan Hajek and County Treasurer to Sheila Von Seggern. Both have accepted their offers. Monday, the commissioners will formally accept Hajek's resignation as County Assessor.

Crews quickly extinguish semi fire hauling cattle near Sterling
Highway 6 near Sterling was temporarily closed Wednesday after a semi hauling cattle caught fire. Crews quickly put out the flames and safely moved the cattle into a nearby pasture. No injuries were reported, according to the Sterling Fire Department.

Nebraska Hospital Association recognizes state senators in 98th annual awards banquet
The Nebraska Hospital Association recognized three state senators for their commitment to improving health care access and quality for patients; two state senators with the Health Care Advocate of the Year Award and a third with the Medallion of Honor.

Omaha gang member who received clemency charged in shooting
A gang member charged by complaint as a Felon in Possession of a Firearm was granted clemency by former President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. In 2018, Khyre Holbert pled guilty to three violations of federal law and was sentenced to 240 months of imprisonment.

Sidney Police investigate stolen vehicle involved in multiple hit-and-run incidents
Sidney Police are asking for help identifying a suspect after a stolen car was involved in multiple hit-and-run incidents Tuesday night. The car was recovered, but investigators need video or tips from residents. Call (308) 254-5515 with any information.

Fanny’s Farmhouse cancels Haunted Hallows after family member injured in Sidney crash
Fanny’s Farmhouse in Gurley has canceled its Haunted Hallows attraction after a family member was seriously injured in Friday’s crash in Sidney. The community is flooding social media with prayers and support for the family.



























































