Three former Cherry County law enforcement officers honored

He lost his life protecting the Valentine area over Easter weekend in 1954, but do people today know the name Trooper Marvin Hansen?

July 14, 2026Updated: July 14, 2026
By Casey Wonnenberg

Regional

‘It’s way fun’ — Hundreds travel to Sandhills for  Nebraska Star Party

Hundreds of stargazers from across the country are gathered in the Nebraska Sandhills this week for some of the darkest skies in the nation during the annual Nebraska Star Party.

West Virgina man in custody for multiple charges

Arlie McCloy III, 42, of West Virginia is in custody after a chase with the Nebraska State Patrol with speeds exceeding 100 mph.

Fischer Wildfire Disaster Assistance Bill becomes law

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer announced today her bill, the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act, is law.  The legislation is supported by the Nebraska Cattlemen and the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation.

Denver native honored as Warfighter of the Week aboard USS George Washington

Denver native Sonar Technician Surface 2nd Class Abigail Knox was recognized as the Warfighter of the Week aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), July 3.

SRMC hosting community meetings on proposed EMS Hospital District

Sidney Regional Medical Center CEO Jason Petik will be at four community meetings on the proposed Cheyenne County EMS Hospital District.

Norfolk man sentenced to 35 years for child pornography charges

In February 2024, FBI Omaha was contacted regarding an investigation into a trend where individuals groom and subsequently entice victims, often minors, into a variety of concerning behaviors. These behaviors included engaging in and recording self-harm and producing sexually explicit images of themselves at the request of the predator.