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Huskers look to learn from blowout loss, ahead of Friday tilt with Fighting Illini
Huskers look to learn from blowout loss, ahead of Friday tilt with Fighting Illini

As they return to Big Ten competition, Nebraska suffered their worst loss of the year, falling to #2 Michigan 45-7. 

Living Memorial Gardens adds personal touch

Living Memorial Gardens adds personal touch

Living Memorial Gardens in Sidney's Legion Park has a photographic addition to the flora, a photo board where a person can bee a flower among the gardens.

Regional West Foundation Awards $26,500 in Scholarships to School of Radiologic Technology Students

Regional West Foundation Awards $26,500 in Scholarships to School of Radiologic Technology Students

The Regional West Foundation Board of Directors has awarded eight Regional West School of Radiologic Technology students a total of $26,500 in scholarships.

CSC notes: Chadron State College hosts training for counselors

CSC notes: Chadron State College hosts training for counselors

Behavioral health counselors from western Nebraska and students enrolled in Chadron State College’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate program attended a foundational workshop in Saturday.

Gering standoff ends with arrest and safe hostage release

Gering standoff ends with arrest and safe hostage release

Authorities on Wednesday arrested a 37-year-old man after a nearly 30-hour standoff and the release of three hostages, including two children.

Morrill County Chief Deputy hangs up her badge, duty belt

Morrill County Chief Deputy hangs up her badge, duty belt

Morrill County had the opportunity to celebrate the retirement of Chief Deputy Cheree Fisher Thursday afternoon. She completes a career that started as a dispatcher.

'Security concern' at Sidney elementary school

'Security concern' at Sidney elementary school

After a report that one of the Sidney elementary schools had a security concern, law enforcement verified there was no credible threat; students and staff are safe.

Sidney City Council approves budget

Sidney City Council approves budget

The Sidney City Council approved the 2023-2024 budget September 26. The budget includes a lower mill levy and plans to work on Forrest Street between 17th and 21st Avenues.

Authorities apprehend suspect in nearly 29-hour standoff

Authorities apprehend suspect in nearly 29-hour standoff

A police standoff with a man who barricaded himself in a Nebraska Panhandle home nearly passed 29-hours before he was apprehended by authorities Wednesday night.

Sheriff: Hostage situation in Gering began with vehicle pursuit of suspect

Sheriff: Hostage situation in Gering began with vehicle pursuit of suspect

Authorities were involved in a standoff with a man who barricaded himself inside a home on near Kings Road and 19th Street in Gering, following a pursuit Tuesday afternoon.

Scottsbluff, Gering pass 2023-2024 fiscal year budget

Scottsbluff, Gering pass 2023-2024 fiscal year budget

The 2023-2024 budget has been passed for Scottsbluff and Gering

Bayard goes 2-0 Tuesday night to remain unbeaten this season

Bayard goes 2-0 Tuesday night to remain unbeaten this season

Senior Danika Hassell had 15 kills, senior Lexi Fiscus chipped in 11 kills and the Bayard volleyball team remained undefeated Tuesday night with a pair of wins over Potter-Dix and South Platte in their home triangular in Bayard.

Chadron, Peru, and Wayne State Join National Initiative on College Cost Transparency

Chadron, Peru, and Wayne State Join National Initiative on College Cost Transparency

The Nebraska State College System (NSCS) is proud to announce its involvement in the College Cost Transparency Initiative (CCT).

Scotts Bluff County Commissioners approve 2023-2024 budget

Scotts Bluff County Commissioners approve 2023-2024 budget

The Scotts Bluff County Board of Commissioners has approved the budget for fiscal year of 2023-2024.

First 'Business Plan Workshop' draws strong attendance

First 'Business Plan Workshop' draws strong attendance

More than 20 people attended a Business Plan Workshop hosted by E3 and the Western Nebraska Community College I & E Center.

'Everyday Heroes Bootcamp' September 30

'Everyday Heroes Bootcamp' September 30

The Region 21 Emergency Response Team is offering an opportunity to learn how to respond in an emergency. The "Everyday Heroes Bootcamp" is scheduled for September 30 at the Sidney Fire Department.

Injury accident results in multiple charges

Injury accident results in multiple charges

A Scottsbluff woman is facing multiple charges following an injury accident September 23.

We've grown up together

We've grown up together

This isn’t another letter to my family. This is a letter to you.

Sidney's first anti-bullying event a success

Sidney's first anti-bullying event a success

Sidney's first "Anti-Bullying Day" had the carnival atmosphere that invited children and adults alike; all at no cost.

Moose on the loose in Gering

Moose on the loose in Gering

Gering Police Department received multiple calls regarding a moose on the loose near Oregon Trail Park in Gering.

No injuries in Ogallala structure fire

No injuries in Ogallala structure fire

Ogallala fire fighters were able to prevent a potentially catastrophic attic fire at a structure in the city on Thursday evening. 

Platte Valley Bank unveiling remodeled look

Platte Valley Bank unveiling remodeled look

Platte Valley Bank welcomes the public to see it remodeled downtown location in Sidney October 2-5.

Dalton Fall Festival set for this weekend

Dalton Fall Festival set for this weekend

The 2023 Dalton Fall Festival will be held Sept. 23-24. This year will include a car show, an antique tractor pull and many other activities.

Authorities confirm bone discovered near North Platte River was missing Scottsbluff man

Authorities confirm bone discovered near North Platte River was missing Scottsbluff man

A human bone discovered near the North Platte between Melbeta and Minatare in October 2021 was matched to a missing Scottsbluff man.

We weren't ready

We weren't ready

Welcome to my little daughter 

Non-emergent phone lines restored

Non-emergent phone lines restored

SIDNEY -- The Cheyenne County 911 office is reporting all non-emergent phone lines are currently down for the communication center. At this time, 911 lines seem to be working still and officials are working to get this issue resolved. Please call 911 at t

New sign unveiled at The Panther Activity Center

New sign unveiled at The Panther Activity Center

The Panther Activity Center in Lodgepole has a new sign, the result of a Lodgepole Community Fund Advisory Committee member.

Gov. Pillen town hall meeting set for Monday

Gov. Pillen town hall meeting set for Monday

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen will be holding a public town hall meeting Monday in Kimball.

Gering Planning Commission allows conditional use permit for proposed 'racino'

Gering Planning Commission allows conditional use permit for proposed 'racino'

The Gering Planning Commission has approved a conditional use permit for the proposed race track and casino.

WCCA Board of Governors welcomes 2 new board members

WCCA Board of Governors welcomes 2 new board members

The Western Community College Area (WCCA) Board of Governors is pleased to announce that the District 1 and District 3 vacancies have been filled.

Brust returns to Wyoming to confirm discovery

Brust returns to Wyoming to confirm discovery

Dr. Mathew Brust, Chadron State College Professor of Life Sciences, returned to south-central Wyoming this summer in hopes of capturing additional specimens to confirm what he suspected was his discovery of a new species.

'My Ascension' returns to Sidney

'My Ascension' returns to Sidney

Panhandle Public Health District is sponsoring the showing of "My Ascension," the story of a 16-year-old girl who survived a suicide attempt, and how it changed her life. The movie will be shown at the Fox Theater Sept. 28.

Truck crashes into Sterling storage lot

Truck crashes into Sterling storage lot

STERLING, Colo.(Sept. 19, 2023) -- A Sterling man was cited when the truck-trailer he was driving collided with parked vehicles in a storage lot.

Scottsbluff residents could see change in utility rates

Scottsbluff residents could see change in utility rates

The proposed change will be discussed at the next city council meeting

Bayard goes 2-0 in Garden County triangular Tuesday night

Bayard goes 2-0 in Garden County triangular Tuesday night

Senior Lexi Fiscus finished with 16 kills, two ace serves and a block through two matches and the Bayard High School volleyball team beat Leyton in three sets and Garden County in two sets Tuesday night in Oshkosh.

Scotts Bluff County approves one year and six year plan for roads department

Scotts Bluff County approves one year and six year plan for roads department

The Scotts Bluff County Board of Commissioners has approved the one-year plan and six-year plan for the road department.

Country music star stops in Sidney

Country music star stops in Sidney

It's not often a well-recognized name stops in a small town. The City of Sidney and its transportation staff had that opportunity September 15.

Two arrested on multiple theft charges

Two arrested on multiple theft charges

Scottsbluff Police officers have arrested two suspects in a string of thefts.

Search warrant results in two arrests

Search warrant results in two arrests

Scottsbluff police arrest two from Fort Morgan, Colo., in drug-related search warrant.

Leyton, Sidney school boards explain tax revenue 'ask'

Leyton, Sidney school boards explain tax revenue 'ask'

Representatives of the Sidney and Leyton school districts were at the Cheyenne County LB644 Joint Public Hearing Monday, September 18 to explain their tax requests.

Regional West Provides Multiple Options to Get Your Flu Shot

Regional West Provides Multiple Options to Get Your Flu Shot

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated vaccinations for influenza prevent tens of thousands of hospitalizations each year.

Visitors Committee brings four proposals before county commissioners

Visitors Committee brings four proposals before county commissioners

SIDNEY -- Cheyenne County Tourism Director Kendra Mitchell, and Visitors Committee Chairman Brooke DeNovelis met with the Cheyenne County Commissioners recently.

Cheyenne County approves 2023-2024 budget

Cheyenne County approves 2023-2024 budget

The Cheyenne County Commissioners recently approved the 2023-2024 budget. The budget shows the county's valuation increasing 6 percent, but the mill levy decreasing 4 percent.

No injuries reported in two-vehicle collision

No injuries reported in two-vehicle collision

POTTER -- Two vehicles collided at the intersection of Sherman and Maple Streets at 3:39 p.m. Saturday, September 16.

Sidney Downtown Sounds to return in 2024 under new leadership

Sidney Downtown Sounds to return in 2024 under new leadership

Sidney’s free summer concert series will be under new direction in 2024.

DUI Enforcement Grant

DUI Enforcement Grant

The Scottsbluff Police Department participated in the Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign. Officers worked a total of 136.25 hours of overtime funded by a grant from the Nebraska Department of Transportation-Office of Highway Safety.

Commissioners approve Service Animal policy

Commissioners approve Service Animal policy

The Cheyenne County commissioners today approved a policy on service animals, what is expected of the animal and the handler, and what county officials can ask to verify it is a service animal.

Suicide Awareness Walk draws crowd of supporters

Suicide Awareness Walk draws crowd of supporters

According to the Nebraska statewide suicide prevention plan 2022-225, the state suicide rate is 14.9 per 100,000 people, and the No. 2 leading cause of death for residents ages 10 to 24. On September 17, the Suicide Awareness Walk was held in Sidney.

Army National Guard hosts open house in Sidney

Army National Guard hosts open house in Sidney

The Nebraska Army National Guard opened the doors of the Sidney armory Saturday, September 16 for an open house.

Potter-Dix remains undefeated and moves to 4-0 after a 53-24 win over Sioux County

Potter-Dix remains undefeated and moves to 4-0 after a 53-24 win over Sioux County

Potter-Dix remains undefeated and moves to 4-0 after a 53-24 win over Sioux County

WNCC launching General Carpentry course in Sidney

WNCC launching General Carpentry course in Sidney

Registration is open for Western Nebraska Community College's next Construction Trades program, a General Carpentry course starting Oct. 24 on the Sidney Campus.

Chadron State students present scientific research

Chadron State students present scientific research

Two Chadron State College students, Emmanuella Tchona and David Johnson, presented their summer research at the IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) program conference in August in Nebraska City, Nebraska.

Gering man found guilty of sexual assault of a child

Gering man found guilty of sexual assault of a child

A sentencing has been made for a Gering man involved in a sexual assault on a minor.

Council approves CDBG grant application

Council approves CDBG grant application

SIDNEY -- The Sidney City Council recently approved applying for a Community Development Block Grant that could expand the options for the Historic Preservation Board.

City moving recycling containers

City moving recycling containers

SIDNEY -- The City of Sidney is changing the location of the recycling containers beginning September 29.

Leadership Cheyenne County kicks off 2023-24 session

Leadership Cheyenne County kicks off 2023-24 session

Sessions kicked off Thursday, September 14 SIDNEY -- The September Leadership Cheyenne County (LCC) session was led by Cheyenne County Chamber Board Member and LCC Chairperson Emily Thomas.

'Off the Rails' sweepstakes concludes with Sidney man winning riding lawn mower

'Off the Rails' sweepstakes concludes with Sidney man winning riding lawn mower

Sam Behrends, of Sidney, won the BIG 54-inch John Deere zero-turn riding lawn mower in The Big Boy "Off The Rails" sweepstakes this year, brought to you by 21st Century Equipment, Sutton Home Gallery and The Rusty Bucket Pub & Grub.

Sutherland improves to 4-6 this season with four-set victory over Kimball

Sutherland improves to 4-6 this season with four-set victory over Kimball

Junior Mahala Vasquez finished with nine kills through four sets and the Sutherland volleyball team beat Kimball Thursday night in Sutherland, 3-1.

Business Plan Workshop scheduled for Sept. 21

Business Plan Workshop scheduled for Sept. 21

Have you always wanted to write a business plan but have no idea where to start? Come and go from 2 to 7 PM to meet with local business partners who can provide you with one-on-one assistance.

Simplot celebrates Cheyenne County presence with grand opening, customer appreciation event

Simplot celebrates Cheyenne County presence with grand opening, customer appreciation event

SIDNEY -- Company representatives and local customers met Wednesday, September 13 as Simplot further defined it's presence in Cheyenne County. In August 2023, Adams Industries announced a partnership with Simplot to construct a fertilizer facility.

Lodgepole Depot Museum partners with Lodgepole Community Fund to host fundraiser

Lodgepole Depot Museum partners with Lodgepole Community Fund to host fundraiser

The Lodgepole Depot Museum and the Lodgepole Community Fund and held a fundraiser for the Museum during Old Settlers’ Days on Saturday, September 3.

Wildeflour Baking Co. announces changes

Wildeflour Baking Co. announces changes

LODGEPOLE -- Owners of Wildeflour Baking Co. have accepted a new adventure, but the business will remain open.

American Red Cross encourages smoke alarm maintenance

American Red Cross encourages smoke alarm maintenance

SIDNEY -- Smoke alarms can make the difference in surviving a fire. The American Red Cross encourages routine replacement of batteries and alarms.

City of Gering hires new finance director

City of Gering hires new finance director

The City of Gering will have a new finance director next month.

Leyton schools seeks community input

Leyton schools seeks community input

The public is invited to a planning meeting for what Leyton Schools could look like in the future. The Thursday meeting is an opportunity to look at how to make the schools better.