Nebraska State Fair law enforcement leans on technology to boost safety
Nebraska State Fair law enforcement leans on technology to boost safety

Leyton Schools celebrate T-Mobile $5k grant
Dalton was busy Friday night with high school volleyball, the annual tailgate party, football and T-Mobile on site to help celebrate Leyton Schools awarded a $5,000 donation.

Israel consul general visits Nebraska State Fair, highlights agriculture partnership
Israel consul general visits Nebraska State Fair, highlights agriculture partnership

Pointing a laser at an aircraft is a felony, not a prank
Knowingly aiming a laser at an occupied aircraft is a class 6 felony under Colorado law, C.R.S. 18-3-210. It is also a federal crime under 18 U.S.C. § 39A, punishable by fines, up to five years in prison, or both.

Wetland water conditions better than last year
Many of the wetlands in the Rainwater Basin have dense stands of annual plants, which will provide good food for waterfowl but make the water more difficult for hunters to see.

Drought grazing field tour scheduled near Sidney
A tour highlighting the importance of grazing annual forages will be held in Cheyenne County September 10. The event will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of County Road 115 and County Road 8 south of Sidney. The field tour will include how annual forages can be used as a grazing resource in a cropping system.

Vietnam Traveling Wall coming to Crawford
The Vietnam Traveling Wall and Cost of Freedom Tribute will be in Crawford, Ne., September 8-13. The display will be at the Crawford Baseball Fields, 1005 1st St, Crawford.

Friend hospital says former CEO repaid misused money, now wants to move forward
The Friend Community Healthcare System board said this week that former CEO Jared Chaffin repaid the nearly $40,000 the Nebraska state auditor alleged he improperly spent. Now, the hospital wants to move on and focus on the bigger picture.

Fairbury ready for first foray into world of 8-man football
Fairbury football is ready to embark on a unique journey this season, their first playing 8-man football. But despite the new territory, excitement remains high for this year's class of Jeffs.

A shared commitment to service
Nebraskans understand the importance of serving those around them. Over the past several days, that commitment was on full display across our state.

Cyclist injured in bicycle vs pickup accident
A bicyclist was transported to Box Butte General Hospital Wednesday morning following a collision with a pickup truck in Alliance. The cyclist was reported having serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Senator Storer Applauds Historic Meta Settlement and New Protections for Children
Senator Storer Applauds Historic Meta Settlement and New Protections for Children

New Broken Bow facility aims to turn livestock waste into renewable natural gas
New Broken Bow facility aims to turn livestock waste into renewable natural gas

Omaha man arrested after pursuit in stolen delivery van on I-80
Omaha man arrested after pursuit in stolen delivery van on I-80

Narjes takes on City library directorship
Laura Narjes enjoys people, having worked as an Extension Educator and she has accounting skills. The two combined drew her to the role of Library Director, Sidney Public Library.

Nebraska certifies two new political parties following state Supreme Court ruling
Nebraska certifies two new political parties following state Supreme Court ruling

California man faces drug possession, but not distribution charge, after more than 100 grams of meth found near Valentine, 5 pounds found in motel
A California man who authorities say was found with more than 100 grams of methamphetamine near Valentine is now facing two charges in Cherry County, but prosecutors are not currently charging him with distribution.

Steffen retains planning role for Richardson County
Lt. Gov. Candidate Ben Stefffen will continue to chair the Richardson County Planning Commission, but Mark Jones is stepping up to a leadership role

Doane Football Coach Conversations: 2026 Season Preview
Our Doane Coach Conversations series returns just in time for the 2026 football season! Doane head football coach Jonathan Johnson joins NCN's Tim Hackett every week to discuss all things Tiger football.

No serious injuries reported when pickup collides with bull moose
A Ford pickup truck struck a moose on the roadway north of Scottsbluff Wednesday morning.

Local
Grill, gun and a $1.5 million goal, Valentine events center auction on Sunday
About 80 items will be up for bid Sunday at a consignment auction at the Cherry County Fairgrounds, with proceeds going toward the proposed Cherry County Events Center in Valentine.
Senator Storer Applauds Historic Meta Settlement and New Protections for Children
Senator Storer Applauds Historic Meta Settlement and New Protections for Children
California man faces drug possession, but not distribution charge, after more than 100 grams of meth found near Valentine, 5 pounds found in motel
A California man who authorities say was found with more than 100 grams of methamphetamine near Valentine is now facing two charges in Cherry County, but prosecutors are not currently charging him with distribution.
Niobrara National Scenic River names new superintendent
Chris Mather brings more than 16 years of experience with the National Park Service to the position.
All-terrain wheelchairs now available at Smith Falls State Park
People who struggle with mobility will now have an easier time seeing Nebraska’s tallest waterfall.










