Platte county considers shift to all-commissioner governance

Platte County is considering a shift to an all-commissioner governance system to streamline operations, potentially saving costs and increasing efficiency by eliminating the township system

March 6, 2026Updated: March 6, 2026
By Hanky Q. Hazelton

Regional

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.

Thunderstorm Warning issued until 4 p.m. for southern Nebraska Panhandle

Thunderstorm Warning issued until 4 p.m. for southern Nebraska Panhandle

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued until 4 p.m.

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 3:15 p.m. for Banner and Kimball counties in Nebraska and East Central Laramie County in Wyoming.

Nebraska reports first human case of West Nile virus this season

Nebraska reports first human case of West Nile virus this season

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.

Kimball, Banner counties in severe thunderstorm warning until 4:00 p.m.

Kimball, Banner counties in severe thunderstorm warning until 2:30 p.m.