The Minor Fire is now 100% contained, while the Ashby Fire holds at 97%. Officials warn fire danger isn’t over as dry conditions return to western Nebraska.
By News Channel Nebraska
On June 29, the Nebraska State Patrol was contacted by the administration of Columbus Catholic Schools regarding a threatening message that was received through the school website. The message included a threat of violence to the school and Governor Pillen’s family.
Freddie Ann (Cain) Hunt, 89 of Sterling passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026. Ann will be laid to rest at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, July 18, at Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney, Nebraska with a Celebration of life service at 11 a.m. at Halouska Family Chaney-Reager F.H in Sterling, Colorado.
On January 3, investigators observed two individuals loading large totes from the Airbnb into a vehicle. Investigators stopped the vehicle. Inside the vehicle, 33 kilograms of pure methamphetamine in the totes.
A fire at a Solid Waste Agency of Northwest Nebraska (SWANN) facility in Chadron on Friday was caused by an improperly disposed electric scooter, according to the agency.
The Nebraska State Patrol issued several citations during Oregon Trail Days including Driving Under the Influence, Minor in Possession and Speeding.
Security First Bank cut the ribbon on a new level of business after the company purchased 11 First Interstate Bank locations.