Outdoor notes: Kayak cleanup at Lake Minatare SRA Aug. 21

Join Nebraska Game and Parks Commission outdoor educators for a night of service – removing trash while kayaking at Lake Minatare State Recreation Area on Aug. 21.

August 9, 2025Updated: August 9, 2025
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From protest to community event, annual ‘Meat-In’ supports local causes 

From protest to community event, annual ‘Meat-In’ supports local causes 

'So much at stake': Huskers get set to battle Hawkeyes in Sweet 16

'So much at stake': Huskers get set to battle Hawkeyes in Sweet 16

Peetz fourth graders raise over $2,200 for Nebraska ranchers impacted by wildfires

Peetz fourth graders raise over $2,200 for Nebraska ranchers impacted by wildfires

Alliance Police Department completes department-wide technology upgrade

Alliance Police Department completes department-wide technology upgrade

Dog deceased, one person injured in Sterling structure fire Tuesday

Dog deceased, one person injured in Sterling structure fire Tuesday

WATCH: Huskers arrive in Houston, ahead of Sweet 16

WATCH: Huskers arrive in Houston, ahead of Sweet 16

Houston bars load up on Busch Light, ahead of Nebraska-Iowa Sweet 16 tilt

Houston bars load up on Busch Light, ahead of Nebraska-Iowa Sweet 16 tilt

Outdoor warning siren testing Wednesday, March 25

Outdoor warning siren testing Wednesday, March 25

From uncertainty to confidence:

From uncertainty to confidence:

Bridgeport highway work begins at end of the month

Work will begin on US-26 / US-385 in Bridgeport

Donations, volunteers needed as volunteer fire departments anticipate busy fire season

Donations, volunteers needed as volunteer fire departments anticipate busy fire season

Sidney Middle School honor roll

Sidney Middle School honor roll

Two-car collision results in minor injuries

Two-car collision results in minor injuries

Ag Secretary visits Nebraska, surveys wildfire damage

Ag Secretary visits Nebraska, surveys wildfire damage

Sen. Storer discusses possibility of Valentine churches being taxed for day cares in weekly column

Sen. Storer discusses possibility of Valentine churches being taxed for day cares in weekly column

Upcoming ServSafe® food safety trainings available across Nebraska Panhandle

Upcoming ServSafe® food safety trainings available across Nebraska Panhandle

Onstott seeks county commissioner seat 

Onstott seeks county commissioner seat 

Helping young children recover after natural disasters

Helping young children recover after natural disasters

Assault involving injury in weekly Valentine Police report

Assault involving injury in weekly Valentine Police report

Firefighters contain Old 83 Fire; respond to two additional fires south of North Platte and one fire near McCook

Firefighters contain Old 83 Fire; respond to two additional fires south of North Platte and one fire near McCook

Tip off time, TV info set for Nebraska-Iowa Sweet 16 matchup

Tip off time, TV info set for Nebraska-Iowa Sweet 16 matchup

Sidney, Potter-Dix Speech finishes runner-up at districts, qualifies multiple entries for state

Sidney Speech finishes runner-up at districts, qualifies multiple entries for state

Record-breaking heat sweeps region as multiple cities shatter March highs

Record-breaking heat sweeps region as multiple cities shatter March highs

Cottonwood Fire flares with increased activity; three responder vehicles lost

Cottonwood Fire flares with increased activity; three responder vehicles lost

'Just a blessing': After year away from Huskers, Lawrence grateful for NCAA Tournament win

'Just a blessing': After year away from Huskers, Lawrence grateful for NCAA Tournament win

Cars & Coffee draws crowd of car enthusiasts to Sidney

Cars & Coffee draws crowd of car enthusiasts to Sidney

Morrill County shows support for firefighters 

Morrill County shows support for firefighters 

Grant man arrested twice in one week, faces felony charges after weapon incident

Grant man arrested twice in one week, faces felony charges after weapon incident

Sidney Volunteer Fire Department completes annual wildland fire safety training

Sidney Volunteer Fire Department completes annual wildland fire safety training

Huskers moving on from first tournament win, locking in on Vanderbilt

Huskers moving on from first tournament win, locking in on Vanderbilt

Modern Moves Studio shows off new look

Modern Moves Studio shows off new look

Nebraska State Patrol reports full compliance in Keith County alcohol checks

Nebraska State Patrol reports full compliance in Keith County alcohol checks

UNL releases preliminary farm real estate market survey results for Northwest Nebraska

UNL releases preliminary farm real estate market survey results for Northwest Nebraska

New relief fund created to support those impacted by Cherry County fires

New relief fund created to support those impacted by Cherry County fires

Monica Shambaugh selected to fill District 5 Board of Governors vacancy

Monica Shambaugh selected to fill District 5 Board of Governors vacancy

The Prairie Club narrowly escapes wildfire damage near Valentine

The Prairie Club narrowly escapes wildfire damage near Valentine

Northeast Colorado firefighters plan against next incident 

Northeast Colorado firefighters plan against next incident 

SAGA fund encourages community applications

SAGA fund encourages community applications

Circle L battles ‘the beast’ head-on

Circle L battles ‘the beast’ head-on

Unattended deaths, missing person search in Brown County Sheriff’s weekly report

Unattended deaths, missing person search in Brown County Sheriff’s weekly report

'What it's all about': Huskers ready for March Madness opener vs. Troy

'What it's all about': Huskers ready for March Madness opener vs. Troy

Wheat Belt PPD marks progress in restoring power

Wheat Belt PPD marks progress in restoring power

Sidney Police, Sheriff’s Office to conduct joint school safety training following hoax call

Sidney Police, Sheriff’s Office to conduct joint school safety training following hoax call

Village board left without a quorum 

Village board left without a quorum 

Vigilance in monitoring calf health following exposure to wildfire smoke

Vigilance in monitoring calf health following exposure to wildfire smoke

Central Nebraska rancher donates feed, fencing for fire victims 

Central Nebraska rancher donates feed, fencing for fire victims 

Meet the UAS pilots from Alaska fighting the fire near Halsey

Meet the UAS pilots from Alaska fighting the fire near Halsey

Officials address flare-ups, ash reports within Morrill Fire perimeter amid Red Flag conditions

Crews respond to flare-ups within Morrill Fire perimeter amid dangerous fire conditions

Town of Fleming hosting Wildfire Mitigation meeting

Town of Fleming hosting Wildfire Mitigation meeting

Brush authorities investigating deceased person found in car lot

Authorities investigating deceased person found in car lot

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