Libraries across the country are bracing for reductions after a loss of federal funding, and the Valentine Public Library is among those feeling the effects.

Lincoln will now be the hub for the central region of the Office of the Assistant Chiefs with the USDA.

A Lexington woman was arrested Tuesday after committing a spree of crimes including stealing a car, hitting pedestrians, fleeing the scene and then lighting the car on fire, police say.

Western Nebraska Community College’s Theatre Arts program has once again earned national recognition.

Tyson Foods’ decision to close a beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, could devastate the small city and undermine the profits of ranchers nationwide.

Adams County District Court has sentenced Anthony Mattison for the murder of Jasmine Garnett in 2022.

Leon Stall is resigning as the mayor of Gibbon following a recall effort. 

The Nebraska Department of Transportation is adding fun into winter driving education. NDOT is in its fifth year of the Name-A-Snowplow competition.

Wind gusts up to 48 miles per hour were taking the reins during downtown Norfolk’s Hometown Holidays festival. Spirits were still made bright in the winter weather, where temperatures felt like 11 degrees with the wind chill.

Authorities confirm remains found at Scotts Bluff National Monument are those of Chance Englebert, missing since 2019. His death has been ruled accidental.

The Nebraska Court of Appeals has upheld the prison sentence of a Lincoln man convicted of manslaughter in Rushville.

A 35-year-old Rosebud man has been sentenced to 10 months in federal prison for failing to register as a sex offender.

Stuffed turkeys and packed roads. Thanksgiving brings the start of the holiday season and some of the busiest travel days of the year.

One year after losing in the state title game, Bishop Newman can say they are the best in class. The Cavaliers defeated Grand Island Central Catholic 37-15 to win the 2025 NSAA C2 football state championship.

The Lexington community Tuesday afternoon to coordinate job, financial, and family support resources for workers affected by the upcoming Tyson plant closure.

The Sidney Elks Lodge was a true simulation of Thanksgiving with turkey, ham and all the fixings and football (Sidney Raiders) on the televisions while friends and families shared a table.

Sidney police executed their third warrant in five days Tuesday morning, arresting a man on drug charges near 11th and King.

The Valentine Chamber of Commerce has launched a new storefront decorating contest aimed at encouraging residents to shop local — and perhaps attracting visitors from outside the area.

The Compassionate Friends Candle Light Service will be held 7 p.m. December 14 at The Well Church in Sidney

The City of Kimball officials are working together to establish a system that will ensure all contractors are following the city’s regulations and codes set in place. 

Anchored by five takeaways, Wahoo defeated Sidney 20-6 to capture the NSAA C1 football state championship for the second consecutive season.

The iHub in Norfolk is nearing completion after three years of planning and renovation, including overcoming a setback with the collapse of the east wall

The Museum of Nebraska Art is being recognized by the American Institute of Architects after completed expansion, renovation and restoration.

A fire that took close to five hours to fully extinguish Wednesday night in Fairbury destroyed a home - but fortunately, no one was injured. 
Now, many locals have created plans to help the victim move forward.

Even with paper still covering the windows, people have been slipping into Huskerland Hardware and Appliance in Valentine ahead of opening day.

The upcoming closure of the Tyson Foods meat-processing plant marks a major change for Lexington, but community leaders say it won’t define the city.

St. Isidore School in Columbus, Nebraska, has received the National Blue Ribbon Award for its academic excellence in the 2024-2025 school year

Jesse Russell of Bridgeport is scheduled to appear in Morrill County District Court for sentencing for Child Abuse and

Arraignment on habitual criminal charge set Nov. 26

The State of Nebraska will be visiting Kimball next month to conduct surveys of the active dam.

The City of Valentine plans to take additional water samples this week to determine whether it can end temporary chlorination of the community’s water system.

Three Sidney residents were arrested after police served a drug warrant Sunday morning on N. 14th Ave.

State Sen. Paul Strommen says work continues between sessions as lawmakers study key issues.

Two people are dead after a crash Sunday in eastern Nebraska.

A Mission man has been sentenced to eight months in federal prison for assaulting a federal officer during a disturbance call earlier this year.

The Fox Theater in Sidney recently announced a new management team. The theater will continue under the management of Kim Phillips. New to the theater is a gaming option.

Sterling firefighters quickly knocked down a barn fire Thursday morning on CR 48. No people or livestock were inside, and the fire was contained to the building’s interior. No injuries reported.

To try and develop some solutions to challenges small childcare centers are facing, this week the Nebraska DHHS joined forces with a small daycare in Diller.  

Low participation numbers forced Fairbury to forgo playing junior varsity football this fall, and those low numbers will likely be what prompts the Jeffs to move from 11-man to 8-man football starting next year.

The arraignment of Catherine Bondegard of Lodgepole has been continued to December 8 in Cheyenne County Court. She is facing charges of Assault of an Officer/Health Care Professional and Escape.

Tyson Foods will close its Lexington, Nebraska beef plant in January 2026, and the community is grappling with the impact.

Hanover outlasted Axtell 34-24 in the sub-state round of the Kansas 8-man football postseason, ending the Eagles' streak of four straight state championships and sending the Wildcats to the title game for the first time since 2020. 

A quick-thinking Sidney homeowner and neighbor used fire extinguishers to stop a yard tree fire on Virginia Lane Saturday before crews arrived. Sidney Fire Chief Matt Butts says the incident shows why working extinguishers matter.

Kimball police have arrested a 45-year-old man following an investigation involving child sexual abuse material. Charges were filed under Nebraska law, and the case remains under investigation.

North Platte’s Dr. Melissa Mosel appeared on Friday evening’s episode of ‘Wheel of Fortune.’

The VFW hall provided a hot meal and access to vendors offering various services, throughout Norfolk

A fire at Reptile Gardens early Friday killed several tortoises and alligators after flames destroyed a detached shelter.

Operation Safe Haul pulled dozens of unsafe and undocumented commercial drivers off Laramie County roads, resulting in 40 arrests and multiple trucks placed out of service. Here’s what deputies found during the three-day crackdown.

The biggest employer in Lexington is shutting down its plant.

A Guatemalan man arrested during an ICE operation at an Omaha restaurant has been sentenced to one year in federal prison for using a false Social Security number and resisting a federal officer.

Transportation administration announces new female crash test dummy

A 20-year-old Sterling, Colo., man is facing charges after a street racing incident resulted in the car he was driving colliding with a building.

Local holiday programs are back for another year, aiming to help families provide magical Christmas experiences for their children.

Gov. Jim Pillen and the Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance gave final approval Nov. 12 to the final charter for the launch of Telcoin Digital Asset Bank in Norfolk.

Facing opposition from the public, the Wymore city council voted against proposed ordinance changes that would have paved the way for a group home for young girls to begin operation in an abandoned building in town.

National Rural Health Day shines a light on the work that rural healthcare orgs - like Crete Area Medical Center - must do for their communities every day.

The All Is Bright indoor Christmas experience is returning for the third year. The event takes place at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds.

The Archway, Stuhr Museum and Hastings Museum are competing in the annual Tri-City Food Fight, collecting food donations through Dec. 31 to support local families and restock area pantries.

Carrie Jones received a life sentence without parole for her role in the 2022 Laurel quadruple homicide, where her husband, Jason Jones, fatally shot four individuals and set their homes on fire

Sidney police say Casey L. Diedrich, 37, was arrested Wednesday near First Avenue on a felony meth possession charge.

The Evangelical Free Church in Sidney is hosting the annual Christmas sale fundraiser for Table of Grace. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

Kimball police say a 38-year-old man was arrested Saturday on a child abuse charge after officers responded to an assault report on Chestnut Street.

Kimball police say two people were arrested Wednesday on multiple child abuse charges following an investigation involving a juvenile’s report and a forensic interview.

The 2024-2025 Knowing, Growing, and Grazing Grass webinar series had 58 producers fro eight states. Instructors are now planning the next series for the fall of 2026.