City Council modifies 2026 fireworks ‘season’
The Sidney City Council approved an Emergency Ordinance limiting the use of fireworks for 2026 to five days.
4-H nationals bring thousands to Grand Island
4-H nationals bring thousands to Grand Island
Scooter crash serves as stark reminder for helmet safety
Scooter crash serves as stark reminder for helmet safety
17 states and trade group sue California over plastics packaging law
17 states and trade group sue California over plastics packaging law
One month later, Fairbury leaders discuss response to, recovery from historic severe storms
Six elected officials and city leaders in Fairbury sat down with us to recap how the city responded to and ultimately recovered from May's historic severe storms
Faith Health Advanced Wound Center earns national honors
Faith Health Advanced Wound Center earns national honors
Gordon city council declines fireworks ban amid elevated fire risk
Despite ongoing concerns about wildfire risk, fireworks will be allowed within Gordon city limits this Independence Day after the city council did not approve a temporary ban.
Norfolk crash results in five vehicles damaged and one person sent to the hospital, police say
Norfolk crash results in a five vehicles damaged and one sent to the hospital, police say
Hail storm hits Logan County
Hail storm hits Logan County
DHHS takes custody of toddler after DUI arrest, hit-and-run investigation
Police: child was unsecured and the driver registered a 0.201% BAC.
Descendant of John Brown escapees helps renew Mayhew Cabin
A Nebraska stop on the Underground Railroad re-opened on Juneteenth after seven years of being closed
Quarantine comes to an end for the last of the hantavirus ship passengers in Nebraska
Quarantine comes to an end for the last of the hantavirus ship passengers in Nebraska
Rare bat captured by Game and Parks researchers
Rare bat captured by Game and Parks researchers
Drowning death under investigation at Johnson Lake
Drowning death under investigation at Johnson Lake
Hope Harbor appoints new executive director
Hope Harbor appoints new executive director
Nebraska reports first human case of West Nile virus this season
Nebraska reports first human case of West Nile virus this season
Former police officer gets 22 to 43 years in prison
Former police officer gets 22 to 43 years in prison
Fairbury officially starting work on water treatment project
The city of Fairbury is taking its first official steps on a much-needed project that will help reinforce the city's water supply.
Sidney's summer concert series opens with Nebraska names
Vegan Shark, No Drinking on Grounds and Noah James kicked off the 2026 Downtown Sounds concert series in Sidney Friday.
City of Gering announces temporary closure of Landfill
City of Gering announces temporary closure of Landfill
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Gordon city council declines fireworks ban amid elevated fire risk
Despite ongoing concerns about wildfire risk, fireworks will be allowed within Gordon city limits this Independence Day after the city council did not approve a temporary ban.
Gordon City Council takes no action on proposed firework ban
The sale and discharge of fireworks will be allowed within Gordon city limits for Independence Day celebrations after the city council took no action on a proposed temporary ban.
Nebraska reports first human case of West Nile virus this season
Nebraska reports first human case of West Nile virus this season
Man arrested in Valentine on strangulation and false imprisonment charges
A 26-year-old South Dakota man was arrested early June 14 following a domestic disturbance in Valentine and is facing charges of assault by strangulation and false imprisonment, according to the Valentine Police Department.
Allen woman charged after allegedly driving into Merriman business
A 30-year-old Allen woman is facing multiple charges after authorities say she drove a pickup into a Merriman business.