Fire crews have stopped the forward progress of the Ashby and Minor fires. Aircraft are now working the flanks as both fires remain uncontained in the Sandhills.
By News Channel NebraskaA trooper attempted a traffic stop on a Ford Focus after the driver ran a stop sign. 31-year-old Cameron Brogan of Florida was arrested after a pursuit involving multiple agencies.
An Alliance man is facing charges as the result of a vehicle vs bicycle accident. The accident occurred at about 11:57 a.m. today. The adult bicyclist suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
He retired from Barbering in 2008 in Sidney after 45 years. He was elected to the City Council twice and is known for his book "Lynchings, Legends and Lawlessness."
United States District Judge Brian C. Buescher sentenced 29-year-old Collin D. Jerabek in federal court in Omaha for one count of production of child pornography and one count of receipt and distribution of child pornography.
A powerful storm late last month damaged a communications tower in Cherry County.
Capt. McNeese will be Director of Training at the Training Academy, and Capt. Maytum will serve as statewide commander of the Carrier Enforcement Division.