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July 21, 2026Updated: July 21, 2026
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Colorado in top five states for fatal crashes involving aggressive or careless driving

The Colorado State Patrol investigated more than 500 fatal and injury crashes involving a speeding driver last year. Some additional indicators of aggressive driving in 2025 were the 2,795 crashes involving following too closely.

WNCC Scottsbluff campus threat resolved

Early today, a person was seen trying to break into vehicles on the Scottsbluff campus of Western Nebraska Community College. When police responded, the man climbed on the Applied Technology building, claiming to have a firearm.

Fire near Chadron sparked by cigarette; officials warn of fire danger

Fire officials are urging drivers to use caution after a discarded cigarette sparked a roadside fire northwest of Chadron on Monday.

Lightning sparks fire north of Rushville

A lightning strike sparked a fire north of Rushville Sunday night, according to Rushville Fire Chief Keith Wellnitz.

Firefighters respond to fire at former electricity plant

A filter housing at the former electricity generating facility in downtown Sidney caught fire Monday evening. The fire was quickly extinguished by firefighters.

PRCA rodeo Tuesday night at Cheyenne County Fair 

PRCA rodeo Tuesday night at Cheyenne County Fair