The Morrill Fire is now 18% contained at more than 572,000 acres. Crews made progress on containment lines Monday, but strong winds and Red Flag conditions continue to challenge firefighting efforts.
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Researchers study microfossils at Toadstool Geologic Park
The Cheyenne County Commissioners committed to representation on the Cheyenne County Economic Development Corporation board.
The Sandhills Area Foundation will award $68,000 in scholarships to local students this year, bringing the organization’s total scholarship support to more than $1,035,500 over the past 29 years.
Initiative 433 mandated an increase in the state's minimum wage to $15 per hour starting January 1, 2026, with future increases tied to inflation.
A hearing is scheduled for Jesse Holbrook of Sidney on charges of drug possession, forgery and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of the Nebraska Panhandle and eastern Wyoming as conditions become favorable for severe weather Tuesday afternoon and evening.