US President Donald Trump says pilots are 'fine' after a helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump says pilots are 'fine' after a helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz

June 9, 2026Updated: June 9, 2026
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High winds, flash flooding, hail pummel Panhandle

Roads north of Bayard were closed due to high water while farms south of Sidney observed a dustbowl experience.

Community mourns loss of Bill Maddox  

Bill L. Maddox of Sidney passed away at Sidney Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, June 3.  Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney.

Damaging winds, large hail and flooding reported as storms sweep across southern Panhandle

Severe thunderstorms produced damaging winds, large hail, flooding and scattered power outages across the southern Nebraska Panhandle, southeast Wyoming and northeast Colorado Monday evening.

Valentine School Board adjusts extracurricular policy for homeschool, private school students

Homeschool and private school students in Valentine will face fewer academic requirements to participate in some extracurricular activities following a policy change approved Monday night.

No cash at Valentine High School games? No problem.

Fans attending Valentine High School athletic events this fall will have more ways to pay.

Valentine High School explores launching e-sports team

An effort to launch an e-sports team at Valentine High School is gaining momentum, with school officials expected to continue discussions in the coming weeks.