Nebraska dignitaries host roundtable discussion with Morrill Fire victims
Nebraska dignitaries host roundtable discussion with Morrill Fire victims
Severe thunderstorm warning expands into Garden County
A severe thunderstorm moving through Garden County prompted another warning Tuesday evening as storms continued to develop across the Nebraska Panhandle.
Flooding near Bayard caught on video after heavy storms
Flooding near Bayard caught on video after heavy storms
Bayard school board seeks applicants for vacant seat
The Bayard Board of Education is accepting applications to fill a board vacancy following the resignation of board member Jessica Dankowski.
Lightning blamed for early morning tank fire north of Sidney
Lightning is believed to have sparked a fire involving an oil-filled tank north of Sidney early Tuesday morning.
Scottsbluff Public Schools to go cashless for events beginning in 2026-27
Scottsbluff Public Schools will move to a fully cashless system for admissions and concessions at school events beginning with the 2026-27 school year.
Flooding keeps L-62A closed north of Bayard after up to 5 inches of rain
Flooding continued to impact portions of Morrill County early Tuesday after heavy rainfall prompted road closures, stranded vehicles and an extended Flash Flood Warning overnight.
High winds, flash flooding, hail pummel Panhandle
Roads north of Bayard were closed due to high water while farms south of Sidney observed a dustbowl experience.
Community mourns loss of Bill Maddox
Bill L. Maddox of Sidney passed away at Sidney Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, June 3. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney.
Damaging winds, large hail and flooding reported as storms sweep across southern Panhandle
Severe thunderstorms produced damaging winds, large hail, flooding and scattered power outages across the southern Nebraska Panhandle, southeast Wyoming and northeast Colorado Monday evening.
Valentine School Board adjusts extracurricular policy for homeschool, private school students
Homeschool and private school students in Valentine will face fewer academic requirements to participate in some extracurricular activities following a policy change approved Monday night.
No cash at Valentine High School games? No problem.
Fans attending Valentine High School athletic events this fall will have more ways to pay.
Valentine High School explores launching e-sports team
An effort to launch an e-sports team at Valentine High School is gaining momentum, with school officials expected to continue discussions in the coming weeks.
Northside Park closes Tuesday for renovation
Work is set to start on Sidney's Northside Park. The park will close Tuesday.
Default judgement filed against Oshkosh pharmacy
The United States District Court for the District of Nebraska entered a default judgment for the United States totaling $3,423,389.84 against Joan Kicken and AME P.C. d/b/a Campbell Drug, for violations of the False Claims Act. The court entered this judgment after Kicken and AME failed to defend against the United States’ allegations.
Deadly crash in Valentine over the weekend
A 45-year-old South Dakota man died following a crash early Saturday morning in Valentine.
Missing Sidney juvenile found safe
A 10-year-old Sidney boy who had been missing since Sunday evening has been found safe.
Hundreds of cyclists riding across Nebraska this week
Hundreds of cyclists from across the country are spending the week riding across Nebraska as the Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska gets underway.
Wiener dog and corgi races debut at Long Pine Outlaw Days
From racing dachshunds and a parade to a pony doo-doo drop and creek duck race, this year’s Long Pine Outlaw Days delivered a mix of quirky entertainment and community fun
2026 Sidney Cruisin’ Night welcomes summer
The music was load and some of the cars and trucks were louder in the 2026 Sidney Cruisin' Night.
Firefighters respond to morning structure fire
Firefighters responded this morning to a reported house fire in the 1800 block of Dodge Street in Sidney.
An adventure in finding ‘treasure’
There's an old saying that 'one man's junk is another man's treasure.' Panhandle Frontier Finds encourages people to view other people's junk and treasures this weekend.
Heart City Cattle Battle expected to grow in year five
Dozens of young cattle exhibitors from several states are in Valentine this weekend, preparing their animals for the annual Heart City Cattle Battle.
Strommen urges local governments to lower levies as property valuations rise
State Sen. Paul Strommen is urging local governments across Nebraska to closely examine property tax levy rates as property valuations continue to increase, arguing that higher valuations should not automatically result in higher tax collections.
Applications open for new Cheyenne County Economic Development Corporation board
Cheyenne County's newly formed economic development corporation is seeking two community leaders to help shape the future of business growth and investment across the region.
What’s next for Valentine’s feral cat problem? Leader of successful reduction program to speak at council meeting
A leader behind a successful feral cat reduction program in Nebraska is set to speak at next week’s Valentine City Council meeting as the community continues efforts to address its own growing cat population.
Man arrested arrest following armed confrontation, reckless driving incident
A 29-year-old man is in custody in Box Butte County Jail after police responded to a report of property stolen from a female victim Wednesday.
Xcel announces upgrade project in Sterling
Xcel hosted a community meeting in Sterling Wednesday for anyone who had questions or concerns about an upgrading project affecting northeast Sterling.
Union Pacific Railroad’s Newest commemorative locomotive No. 4547 embarks on first freight mission hauling Artemis III rocket parts
Union Pacific Railroad on Tuesday unveiled its newest commemorative locomotive with Northrop Grumman and Wabtec, as No. 4547 began its first mission hauling Space Launch System solid rocket motor segments.
Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress
Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress
