Gordon City Council takes no action on proposed firework ban
The sale and discharge of fireworks will be allowed within Gordon city limits for Independence Day celebrations after the city council took no action on a proposed temporary ban.
Regional
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Garden County
The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Severe Thunder Storm Warning for Garden County until 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Panhandle Public Health District recognized with Model Practice Awards
Panhandle Public Health District received national recognition for implementing best practices in local public health. The Model and Promising Practice Awards are presented annually by the National Association of County and City Health Officials.
Complaint filed against Cherry County Planning Commission secretary
A formal complaint was brought before Cherry County commissioners Tuesday regarding the secretary of the county’s Planning Commission, as several residents raised concerns about the accuracy of meeting minutes.
Civil Air Patrol to survey storm damage, fire risk in north-central Nebraska
The Civil Air Patrol is conducting an aerial survey over north-central Nebraska Tuesday following severe weather that moved through the region Monday night.
Two Bayard residents died, driver hospitalized
A Volkswagen Jetta was northbound on US-85 when it collided with a truck at the intersection with Wyoming Highway 216 Thursday morning west of Albin.
Pine Ridge couple indicted for embezzlement, fraud, and larceny from the Oglala Sioux Tribe involving funds for tribal youth
A Pine Ridge couple has been indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, 14 counts of wire fraud, larceny and embezzlement and theft from an Indian Tribal Organization, in connection with funds intended for youth services on the reservation.