Huskers Match Best Directors’ Cup Finish since 2001

The University of Nebraska Athletic Department continued its climb, earning a 17th place finish in the 2025-26 Division I Learfield Directors’ Cup standings released Thursday morning

June 25, 2026Updated: June 25, 2026
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Hunter Arterburn to lead Cheyenne County Community Center while continuing on The Big Boy morning show

Longtime broadcaster and community leader Hunter Arterburn has been named Executive Director of the Cheyenne County Community Center while continuing his role as host of the morning radio show on 987 The Big Boy.

Mother of murder suspect appears in Sheridan County Court on drug charge

The mother of an Alliance woman accused of murder appeared in Sheridan County Court this week on a separate drug charge.

Murder suspect’s case moved from Sheridan to Box Butte County

The murder case against an Alliance woman accused of killing her ex-boyfriend and disposing of his body will now be prosecuted in Box Butte County.

Four major drug trafficking organizations that flooded South Dakota dismantled, prosecutors say

Federal prosecutors say four major drug trafficking organizations responsible for flooding South Dakota communities with methamphetamine and fentanyl have been dismantled following a series of long-term investigations.

Southwest Nebraska and Northeast Colorado hit with Severe Weather Wednesday evening

Southwest Nebraska and Northeast Colorado hit with Severe Weather Wednesday evening

Commissioners issue county-only ban on July 4 fireworks 

At least 800,000 acres were lost to fire in Nebraska this year. Some supporters of a fireworks ban are concerned of drought conditions in Cheyenne County.