Wauneta, Imperial and Palisade firefighters responded to a structure fire in Wauneta early January 22.

The annual Cattlemen's Ball fundraiser will officially be held in Blue Springs this June 6-7. Read on for more information about this year's edition of a famous Nebraska event.

The Cheyenne County deputies have recovered a car reported stolen January 18 south of Sidney.

Dundy County Sheriff Ryan L. King announced his resignation on Wednesday, effective Friday, January 24.

A 22-year-old Mission, South Dakota man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for kidnapping and sexually abusing a juvenile girl.

The Nebraska State Patrol says they arrested a Winnebago man after he assaulted a trooper after being pulled over. 

Alisha Juelfs, Entrepreneurial Navigator for the Sidney and Cheyenne County E3 (Energizing Entrepreneurial Ecosystems) is the recipient of the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce E.K. Yanney Award.

We’re learning more about the fire that destroyed a home in rural Central Nebraska on Tuesday afternoon.

Sidney Middle School staff recently announced the First Semester and second Quarter honor roll students.

Sidney High School announces first semester Honor Roll students.

High School students and their families are invited to attend Discover WNCC at the Scottsbluff Campus on February 12.

After 43 years in education, 39 of those at Norfolk Catholic, Jeff Bellar has announced his retirement as the school's activities director effective at the end of the 2024-25 year.

Do I miss the sandy beaches and tropical sun on this frigid, freezing, negative ridiculous degree temperature day? Sure. But when I look around, I realize I never really left paradise.

A semi-truck pulling an empty cattle trailer veered off Highway 14 near County Road 29 and ended up in an irrigation ditch Tuesday morning, prompting a multi-agency response.

The community has access to a free GED program at the Kimball Public Library in conjunction with Western Nebraska Community College.

Valentine Mayor Kyle Arganbright was one of the panelists in a statewide panel addressing the childcare crisis.

2024 was a very eventful year for Eppley Airfield.

Citizens of Fairbury were affected by a system outage which briefly prevented them from paying bills online at the start of this week. The issue was resolved by noon Tuesday.

Kearney Police have submitted arrest warrants for two suspects accused of making a series of high-dollar thefts from Cabela’s stores.

Authorities in Scottsbluff are investigating a possible connection between a serious assault and a high-speed vehicle pursuit that occurred late Monday night.

American Idol contestant, Kate Watson, will perform in Valentine for the 8th Annual Chaduza Cook-Off on Sept. 6.

A coffee shop on wheels isn’t hitting the brakes just yet. NC Coffee announced on Facebook that new owners will take over the business, ensuring the mobile coffee trailer remains open.

he University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Northern Division in Norfolk and West Nebraska Division in Scottsbluff have been approved to accept international students into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program.

Apartments for those 55 and older, are planned

Veteran officer has served as Director for more than a year, following the November 2023 resignation of Chief John Hickman

The Health Center Foundation is gearing up for its highly anticipated Big Sky, Big Dreams Gala, on Saturday, Feb. 22 at Sidney Regional Medical Center.

Law enforcement are investigating reports of potential child endangerment on social media.

The Extreme Cold Warning issued by the National Weather Service Sunday remains in effect until 11 a.m. Tuesday, covering portions of the Nebraska Panhandle and east-central, south-central, and southeast Wyoming.

“It empowers parents to take control of their social media use, shifting the authority away from big tech platforms, like TikTok and Facebook,” said Tanya Storer.

The Toy Scout, Joel Magee, is traveling through Norfolk, looking to buy vintage toys and collectibles at the event at Elkhorn Valley Museum. Sponsored by Toy Scout

With a growing enrollment the school board is seeking an $11 million bond to expand the facility.

Hunter Arterburn, Station Manager of 987 The Big Boy, was recognized at the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet with the "Community Leader Award."

Advocates, lawyers, local leaders and Nebraska immigrants have spent the months since Election Day preparing for the incoming Trump administration. They've contemplated scenarios like workplace raids, separated families, heightened ICE presence and more.

Amid a nationwide shortage of emergency medical service personnel, Cherry County Ambulance is celebrating the dedication and longevity of four employees.

SIDNEY -- "Breaking Barriers, Building Hope" with "Be Here" announces a monthly gathering scheduled for 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, January 6, at The Elston House.

Senator Deb Fischer (R) of Nebraska officially introduced Donald Trump as the new President of the United States on Monday.

In one of his final acts before leaving office, President Biden commuted the life sentence of Leonard Peltier, a member of the American Indian Movement who was convicted of killing two federal agents during a 1975 shootout on the Pine Ridge Reservation.

Choir students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln made history on Monday by performing at President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration.

Two people were arrested after Valentine Police say they discovered drugs and drug paraphernalia in their possession at Valentine City Park.

The Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce recognized business and community leaders, and development in the 2024 year during its annual Awards Banquet Saturday night.

Sidney's free summer concert series returns to Hickory Street Square with an expanded schedule on June 20, July 18 and Aug. 15. 

987 The Big Boy listeners have a chance to turn their snow-melting predictions into grocery money from Sonny's Super Foods.

Firefighters from several departments worked together Thursday evening into early Friday morning to contain a grass fire northwest of Mullen.

After a brief standoff, a Colorado man was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals on a warrant for a Federal Probation Violation.

People interested in viewing the funeral for Jack Hoffman will be able to watch via livestream.

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen stopped in Sidney Thursday, January 16, following his January 15 State of the State Address. He talked about the need for tax reform, the importance of youth and agriculture.

Police are releasing new details about a fatal pickup and pedestrian crash in Kearney.

A 22-year-old Pine Ridge man has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for his role in a large-scale fentanyl and cocaine distribution ring operating on the Pine Ridge Reservation.

Law enforcement in the metro area say a man has been sentenced to up to 40 years in prison after an accident killed a Norfolk man in February 2024. 

Two of Cheyenne County's school districts dodged the latest in cyber attacks when hackers found their way into PowerSchool, a data storage program used by many public schools.

Nebraska's District 47 Senator Paul Strommen talks on Gov. Jim Pillen's State of the State Address, his first days in the Legislature.

The Republican Party of Nebraska (NEGOP) announces the appointment of Jeanne Reigle as the new Director of Government Relations.

Kearney Police say the pedestrian, a woman, died at a local hospital.

While few details are available, the Hooker County Sheriff’s Office confirms that the fire started Thursday evening near Highway 97, close to mile marker 82.

Developers and city officials in Grand Island are making progress on plans for a voter-approved district that will be worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

Campers looking for electrical hookups near the Niobrara National Scenic River could soon have more options.

Not only can parents benefit from the Nebraska Child Care Tax Credits but so can businesses who choose to donate in support of their local child care needs.

A northeast Nebraska newspaper editor is in critical condition after a crash north of Norfolk.

SIDNEY -- The City of Sidney Economic Development Office hosted a "Lunch & Learn" event today explaining some of the programs available for downtown revitalization.

Two people are fighting for their lives after a morning house fire in Hastings.

Nebraska Game and Parks (NGPC) is ramping up efforts to monitor mountain lions in the Niobrara Unit by increasing collaring operations and analyzing population data.

Central Elementary in Kearney is being recognized nationally for exceptional student performance.

Hastings firefighters received some unexpected support from the community while neutralizing a house fire in cold weather Thursday morning.

56 of 194 killed in 2024 were wearing seat belts