Christopher Weiss of Imperial is in jail after allegedly assaulting a woman and trying to force her into his vehicle at gunpoint.

Ernie Bybee of Sidney takes home the brand-new John Deere ZTrak mower after guessing just 0.1 miles off in the Off the Rails Giveaway.

The Flyovers will close the High Plains Arts Council’s 2024-2025 season with a concert at the Sidney High School Performing Arts Center on Friday, May 2. 

City officials and Integrity Developments, LLC., partners invited community members to celebrate the construction of two new homes Friday, April 11 in Sidney.

The 2025 Yonts Water Conference was held on April 9. The snowpack/snowmelt runoff estimates delivered by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation in Mills, Wyo., for the upper North Platte River basin were presented at the conference.

Chancellor of the Nebraska State College System, Dr. Paul Turman, has appointed Dr. Jodi Kupper as Interim President of Chadron State College, effective June 10, 2025.

The Metzger Ranch — also known as the Abbott Ranch — spans 55,136 acres in the heart of the Sandhills in Cherry County and is listed for $50 million

Sidney and Chappell are among the local communities with Easter Egg Hunt events this weekend.

Sidney Police Chief Sam Lovato provided a detailed update to residents Friday, highlighting staffing progress, technology needs, community outreach and renewed efforts in narcotics enforcement as key areas of focus for the department moving forward.

The City of Gordon has officially named Scott Fleming as its new city manager.

The Kimball VFW Auxiliary is hosting a bake sale and soup lunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 12 in support of its scholarship fund.

The Nebraska Army National Guard will be conducting parachute training exercises at Sidney Municipal Airport Saturday morning, April 12.

It went 22.9 miles on a single tank — and now 3 finalists are one step closer to winning a brand-new John Deere mower.

The Valentine City Council has approved $38,000 in funding over the next two years to the public transit service Open Plains Transit.

Valentine residents will no longer be allowed to light fireworks year-round without a permit, following a city council vote Thursday night.

A group of seven students in Valentine just danced their way into their school history books.

The Peter Kiewit Foundation has provided up to $90,000 in scholarship grant funding for Western Nebraska Community College students for the 2025-27 academic years.

Apartment fire in Sidney displaces two people, sends one resident to the hospital with smoke inhalation.

“Usually we don’t vote on non-certified staff resignations, but we want to honor everything she’s done,” said Superintendent Mike Halley, referring to longtime employee Kim Jeffers.

Attorney General Mike Hilgers hosted 52 students at the Nebraska State Capitol for the 2025 Attorney General's Youth Conference. High school juniors and seniors submitted essays on the U.S. Constitution to apply to the Youth Conference.

The Sidney City Council April 8 approved a maximum commitment of $57,000, from two funds, toward the purchase of a newer bookmobile.

987 The Big Boy and Cheyenne County Country are revving up for a summer of smooth mowing with a chance to win BIG with Sutton Home Gallery, Maddox Motor Company, the Logan County Fair & Rodeo, The Rusty Bucket Pub & Grub and Adams Industries.

SIDNEY -- In the April 7 county commissioners meeting, the Cheyenne County Commissioners discussed proposed changes in the Tourism Director position and Visitor Board. The changes will be viewed for approval in the next commissioners meeting.

Two SUVs collided near the railway underpass Tuesday evening, sending several to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Crews began work Tuesday on a major broadband infrastructure upgrade in Kimball as Vistabeam kicked off its long-anticipated Fiber Project, aimed at delivering faster and more reliable internet to homes and businesses across the community.

The hospital administration has also interviewed three general surgeon candidates with one starting part-time in May.

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners approved a $20,000 grant to the Cherry County Ag Society for water infrastructure at the fairgrounds in Valentine.

Busy weekend for Brush Police: One stolen truck, 50 fentanyl pills, and multiple arrests — including a driver with a violent criminal history.

It’s happening, Chappell: The new splash pad is officially funded and will be installed by mid-to-late June — just in time for summer fun.

Jordan Davis and Brett Young are officially joining the 2025 Cheyenne Frontier Days lineup.

STERLING, Colo. -- The Sterling Fire Department has announced a Red Flag Warning 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, April 8.

Construction has begun on new amenities at Frye Lake and Avocet Lake near Hyannis.

Before most people had finished their morning coffee on Tuesday, Cherry County Hospital had already welcomed four new lives into the world.

Traffic stop leads to fentanyl bust in Alliance — 20 pills recovered, man facing new felony charges while already out on bond.

If you love watching hot air balloons, then you’ll want to check out the annual Old West Balloon Fest August 14-17 in the Scottsbluff-Gering area.

Firefighters from across the southern Nebraska Panhandle battled a rugged grass fire in the Hackberry area of Banner County Monday afternoon that scorched nearly 20 acres.

Leyton Public Schools is notifying families that students eligible for free or reduced-price meals during the school year may also qualify for a Summer EBT (SEBT) card.

The Metzger Ranch — also known as the Abbott Ranch — spans 55,136 acres in the heart of the Sandhills in Cherry County.

A juvenile is in custody following the recovery of a stolen, fully loaded handgun in Alliance on Friday afternoon, according to a press release from the Alliance Police Department.

The family of a missing 22-year-old woman from Parmelee is speaking out as the search for Savannah Standing Bear enters its second week.

A 24-year old Rapid City man has been sentenced to nine months in federal prison for repeatedly assaulting an intimate partner on the Pine Ridge Reservation.

A search of the device revealed Morrison had downloaded and used several social media apps—including Kik, Telegram, and Snapchat—to communicate with minors.

The Nebraska Supreme Court has upheld a lower court’s ruling in favor of a proposed hog confinement facility in Cherry County, southwest of Crookston.

SCOTTS BLUFF COUNTY, Ne. -- A freight train derailed between McGrew and Bayard this morning. No injuries were reported.

Western Nebraska Community College is pleased to announce that tuition for the CollegeNOW! dual credit program will be free for the 2025-2026 academic year.

The City of Scottsbluff has named Elaine Bleisch as the new director of the Lied Scottsbluff Public Library, City Manager Kevin Spencer announced Friday.

A softball found in a ditch led to hours of concern after a false “hit list” rumor spread online.

A Gering man is facing multiple charges after leading law enforcement on a series of vehicle pursuits Thursday evening that spanned several hours across Scottsbluff and Terrytown.

The Western Nebraska Community College Foundation received a donation from the Shane Aulick family to purchase a Freightliner Bucket Truck for the WNCC Powerline Construction & Maintenance Program in Alliance.

A North Platte man has been sentenced to prison in connection with the 2021 death of a two-year-old Sidney boy.

Among the performers are Will Carter, who won Country Single of the Year at the Texas Country Music Awards, and Teague Brothers Band, which has climbed to number two on multiple Texas music charts.

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development awarded 21 grants totaling $5.54 million, including a $562,000 grant to the City of Sidney for the Northside Park project.

Police say a woman was injured after being struck with a bat.

As severe weather season ramps up, storm spotter trainings across Nebraska are being canceled due to staffing shortages at the National Weather Service (NWS).

The City of Sidney has issued two service updates affecting a local park and public transportation beginning next week.

SIDNEY -- The Sidney Board of Education addressed several issues during the March 31 special meeting including staff changes, budgeting and developing a Classified salary schedule.

A World War II veteran and his daughter were killed Wednesday afternoon in a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 26 and West 42nd Street near Scottsbluff, according to the Nebraska State Patrol.

From healthcare and business to design, education, and skilled trades, Sidney High School students are gaining real-world experience through the school’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.

Scottsbluff Public Schools sent shockwaves — and laughs — across the district Tuesday announcing they were ditching their beloved Bearcat mascot in favor of a more local alternative: the Squirrel.

One hospitalized, several displaced after a fire broke out at a Scottsbluff apartment complex Monday night. Investigators say smoking materials likely sparked the blaze.

A new effort is underway to bring a convention center to Cherry County, with Cherry County Tourism launching an approximately $4 million fundraising campaign to make it happen.

Law enforcement is calling on volunteers to assist in an emergency search for 22-year-old Savannah Standing Bear, who has been missing since March 30.

In the longest and most extensive national deployment of FBI resources to address crime in Indian Country, the Justice Department announced this week that it will send FBI personnel across the country to investigate unresolved violent crimes.

A wave of vehicle vandalism swept through Sidney early Tuesday morning, leading to the arrest of local radio personality Hunter Arterburn, who was taken into custody by Cheyenne County Sheriff Adam Frerichs just before 9 a.m.