Cheyenne man sentenced to federal prison after traffic stop leads to drug, weapons charges

A Cheyenne traffic stop led to a federal prison sentence after officers found drugs, firearms and evidence of distribution in a suspect’s vehicle and home.

April 7, 2026Updated: April 7, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

SAGA introduces Katie Raffelson as summer intern

Former Valentine police officer charged with assault in Omaha

Latest on Brand Bill: Sen. Tanya Storer weighs in

Spring Expo returns to Sidney with big prizes, family fun and regional turnout this weekend

Spring Expo returns to Sidney with big prizes, family fun and regional turnout

Person found dead after house fire in Pine Ridge

Popovich enters commissioners race

State

Dennis Traeger recognized as April 2026 Jefferson County Veteran of the Month

Cheyenne man sentenced to federal prison after traffic stop leads to drug, weapons charges

Regional

SAGA introduces Katie Raffelson as summer intern

Former Valentine police officer charged with assault in Omaha

Latest on Brand Bill: Sen. Tanya Storer weighs in

Spring Expo returns to Sidney with big prizes, family fun and regional turnout this weekend

Person found dead after house fire in Pine Ridge

Popovich enters commissioners race

State

Dennis Traeger recognized as April 2026 Jefferson County Veteran of the Month

Mayor candidate given to June 6 to clean up property

Cheyenne man sentenced to federal prison after traffic stop leads to drug, weapons charges

SAGA introduces Katie Raffelson as summer intern

Former Valentine police officer charged with assault in Omaha

Latest on Brand Bill: Sen. Tanya Storer weighs in

Sports

Kiger Finishes Second at CSU Rodeo

North Carolina working to finalize deal to hire Michael Malone as basketball coach, AP source says

Lewis steps down as Sidney boys basketball coach after 10 seasons

WNCC softball team falls to Southeast

Throwers lead Chadron State at Easter Classic

Thomas scores 20 as West Virginia downs Creighton 87-70 in CBC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland