Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers announces Paul Schaub is joining the Attorney General's Office. After serving as the Cheyenne County Attorney for many years, he will be an Assistant Attorney General in the Ogallala office.

The Sunday tornado near Ashby has set a record as the widest tornado ever surveyed in the North Platte National Weather Service (NWS) county warning area, according to preliminary information released by NWS.

A tornado that tore through St. Francis early Monday morning has been classified as an EF1, according to preliminary damage information released by the National Weather Service.

One person was taken to the hospital after a three-vehicle crash at Hwy 26 & E 20th in Scottsbluff Thursday afternoon.

As budget talks heat up in Lincoln, Sen. Paul Strommen is standing firm on protecting long-term investments like the Perkins County Canal project — calling it critical to Nebraska’s water future.

Alliance authorities respond to report of a juvenile at Alliance Middle School possibly in possession of a firearm. Police say the alleged weapon was gel toy gun.

Firefighters from several different departments battled a grass fire along Highway 2 west of Mullen on Wednesday.

Kirstin Dougherty and Jashawn Davenport each received $500 from the Cruise ‘N Class Car Club to pursue education in mechanical and automotive fields.

STERLING, Colo. — Chaplain Jared Sonnenberg was recognized as the 2025 Chaplain of the Year by the Rocky Mountain Police & Fire Chaplains during the organization’s annual meeting this week. Sonnenberg, who serves the Sterling Fire Department,

Kids in Sidney were honored at Awana Awards Night for memorizing up to 137 Bible verses.

Young students marketed their wares and services in the "kid-trepreneur" event held at the Sidney Elks Lodge Saturday.

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers is cautioning the public of a surge in "romance scams," and cryptocurrency-based investment fraud.

Fort Morgan man arrested after joint FBI and police investigation into alleged child exploitation.

Jordan DeNovellis earned the Cheyenne County Lawyers’ Association Scholarship and the Jim Langdon Leadership Award.

The Cheyenne County community was encouraged to dream big in the Phase 3 Visioning Session Monday.

A new business could soon open in the former Old Mill building in Valentine.

Four injured in Monday night crash at Avenue B and South Beltline in Scottsbluff. One driver cited.

Two South Dakota men are in custody after a high-speed pursuit with a stolen pickup, stolen firearms and a rollover crash in Cheyenne County early Tuesday.

Fast-casual is one of the fastest-growing restaurant concepts in the industry. According to research from Technomic, fast-casual sales in 2023 grew by more than 11 percent, followed by fast-food at eight percent and family dining at six percent.

A 20-year-old Porcupine, South Dakota man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for the shooting death of his pregnant girlfriend.

Jason Vorse of Scottsbluff was indicted by a federal grand jury April 25 on charges of Possession of Child Pornography.

The Civil Air Patrol is monitoring for hot spots after lightning sparked a fire at Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest earlier this week.

Western Nebraska Community College is pleased to announce that Dr. Lisa Blair has been promoted to the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

An exceptionally wide tornado tore through Nebraska’s Sandhills Sunday night, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

The community packed the Shelter House in Legion Park Saturday for Sidney's Arbor Day program and tree giveaway. About 150 years ago, residents and pioneers of Nebraska began taking the lack of trees seriously. 

The American Legion Post No, 17 of Sidney announces Ryan Dillehay and Katarina Jallen as the recipients of the 2025 American Legion Post No.17 scholarships.

An 11-year-old from Nebraska becomes the 12th in state history to win at the Elks Hoop Shoot National Finals.

Alliance Police are asking for help locating a missing man last seen Friday afternoon at the Alliance Skate Park.

Sen. Paul Strommen highlights the collaboration and challenges behind Nebraska’s state budget process as lawmakers prepare to finalize the two-year plan.

Fox Theatre owner John Phillips addressed the city council Tuesday seeking a change in the ordinance on food vendors. He said the ordinance on food trucks and trailers does not apply to his concession trailer.

The City of Sidney Parks Department will be holding its Arbor Day celebration Saturday at the Shelter House in Legion Park.

An 18-year-old from Gordon has been sentenced to decades in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the death of her newborn son.

Roosevelt Elementary in Scottsbluff welcomed Audra Brown, 4-H Extension Assistant, on April 15 for an update on the growing embryos in each classroom’s incubators. 

The Sidney City Council backed changing public park hours to dawn to dusk. The changes to the ordinances need three readings for approval, unless council chooses to do away with the required readings.

A flight equipped with digital mapping technology has provided a more accurate estimate of the wildfire burning near Johnstown, according to Erv Portis with the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency.

The Nebraska Game and Parks says it wasn’t the sole agency involved in a prescribed burn near Johnstown that broke containment on Monday.

State and federal crews have joined local responders in battling a fast-moving wildfire that has scorched more than 24,000 acres in north-central Nebraska near the small village of Johnstown.

The Sidney City Council backed purchasing a new public transportation bus instead of repairing a 2021 buss nearing 100,000 miles.

A Bridgeport man died in a three-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon west of Bridgeport.

Firefighters responded to reports of a roof fire at Nichols tillage Tools this morning.

Western Nebraska Community College will celebrate the 93rd Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 10.

Firefighters continue to battle a canyon fire northwest of Johnstown that began as a prescribed burn.

SIDNEY -- Cheyenne County Community Center is hosting a public meeting inviting the public to discuss Stage 3 of the Community Center Development. The meeting will be held 5:30 p.m. April 28 at Boss City Brewing.

After a stolen trophy, rhymed threats and one scorched ransom note, Hunter has accepted Sarah’s Big Wheel Race challenge.

SIDNEY -- The Cheyenne County commissioners approved changes to the county tourism promotion. Changes include board member requirements and the committee member job description.

Firefighters continue to battle a wildfire northwest of Johnstown that began as a prescribed burn on private land carried out with help from several agencies, including Nebraska Game and Parks Commission staff, volunteer fire departments, and others.

An ambulance was called for an assault Monday night in Valentine, according to Valentine Police Chief Jamon Slama.

A lightning strike sparked a grass fire Monday afternoon northwest of Norden, burning an estimated 110 acres, according to Springview Fire Chief Scott Hallock.

A semi hauling cattle crashed late Monday on I-80 near Chappell. No word yet on injuries.

The Niobrara National Scenic River is once again making waves—this time for its rare and peaceful distinction.

The City of Sidney has named Josh Hanson as its new assistant city manager. Officials say his public and private sector experience will bring a fresh perspective to city operations.

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) is hosting three public town hall meetings this week, including a stop in Valentine.

LB632, a bill requiring the burial or cremation of remains from elective abortions, was advanced after two days of debate.

Between 2015 and 2020, Patricia Rae Pacheco—also known as Patty Pacheco—worked with several others to traffic meth from Colorado to South Dakota.

A 29-year-old man from Kyle has been sentenced to two years and nine months in federal prison following a deadly shooting on the Pine Ridge Reservation.

A Kimball woman was arrested following a traffic stop on April 20. Deputies say meth was found in the vehicle.

Two men were arrested during a traffic stop in Kimball County on April 18. Charges include DUI and felony drug possession.

A Bridgeport man is facing multiple charges, including sexual assault of a juvenile. Jesse Russell is scheduled for pretrial in Morrill County District Court on June 2.

A Fort Morgan woman has been arrested following a months-long drug investigation into alleged cocaine distribution within the community, according to the Fort Morgan Police Department.

Two people were injured in a two-vehicle collision in Sidney today.

KCTS in Kimball wrapped up Nebraska Public Transit Week with an open house featuring prizes, free lunch, and community activities.

A driver has been cited after police say a vehicle was seen driving around Frederick Peak Golf Course two days in a row.

Many in Fremont are assessing damage on Friday following a severe storm.

The Bayard Depot Museum served as an actual railroad depot until the late 1980s. Locals then turned it into a museum, and it’s still a popular gathering spot today.