Rodeo royalty: Queen competition kicks off Nebraska High School Rodeo Finals

Cowboy hats, Cinch jeans and confidence took center stage Wednesday as the Nebraska High School Rodeo Finals kicked off with a different kind of competition—one that crowns rodeo royalty.

June 11, 2025Updated: June 11, 2025
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

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South Fork Fire grows to more than 28,000 acres, activity increases overnight

Fire activity increased overnight and into the early morning hours on the west and north sides of the South Fork Fire, according to Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2.

Gordon man facing multiple counts of child sexual assault reaches plea agreement

A 45-year-old Gordon man has reached a plea agreement after being charged with multiple counts of child sexual assault.

Brown County inmates moved to neighboring facility amid staffing shortage

The Brown County Sheriff’s Office says all current inmates, as well as any future detainees, will be housed at a neighboring correctional facility until further notice due to staffing shortages.

Man hiking America forced to detour around South Fork Fire

Man hiking America forced to detour around South Fork Fire

Two arrested in Western Nebraska narcotics investigations 

Arrest warrants were served on three people related to the illegal sale of mushroom products.

East Elm Street to close for responder exercise

Multiple agencies will be taking part in an exercise involving a staged incident on East Elm Street in Sidney.