Crews gain ground on Ashby, Minor fires as Red Flag Warning returns to western Nebraska

Containment is rising on the Ashby and Minor fires, but extreme fire danger returns Monday. Crews are making progress, but officials warn any new fires could spread fast in western Nebraska.

March 30, 2026Updated: March 31, 2026
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Lincoln County pursuit ends with arrest

A 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.

Alliance man arrested following vehicle vs. bicycle crash

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.

Local 'True Fiction' auction passes away

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."

Omaha man sentenced to 30 years for production and distribution of child pornography 

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.

Storm damages communications tower in Cherry County

A powerful storm late last month damaged a communications tower in Cherry County.

NSP promotes McNeese and Maytum to Captain

Capt. McNeese will be Director of Training at the Training Academy, and Capt. Maytum will serve as statewide commander of the Carrier Enforcement Division.