Northeast Community College opens first-of-its-kind iHub Center

From 3D printers to robots, Northeast Community College has debuted its new state-of-the-art iHub Center, the first facility of its kind in Nebraska.

August 11, 2026Updated: August 11, 2026
By Brenden Flood

Regional

Wounded Knee man sentenced after baseball bat assault in Gordon

A 49-year-old Wounded Knee man has been sentenced to 90 days in jail for assaulting a man with a baseball bat.

Rushville man tasered after Rapid City police say he pointed rifle at another person and fled

A 21-year-old Rushville man is facing aggravated assault and obstruction charges after Rapid City police say he pointed a rifle at another person, fled from a traffic stop and was taken into custody at Taser-point.

Community invited to shape the future of the Gering Public Library 

The Gering Public Library Foundation is inviting community members to complete an online survey on the future of the library.

SAGA announces new fundraising challenge:

If our communities raise $500,000, an additional $1 million will be invested into the SAGA Fund. Every dollar donated locally becomes three dollars invested in the future of Sidney and the greater area. 

Train fire closes county roads between Potter and Brownson

Engine problems on a Union Pacific locomotive resulted in a fire and disabled the locomotive. The incident is closing Cheyenne County Roads 87, 89 and 91 until the train is moved. Time is estimated at about two hours.

No serious injuries reported in two-vehicle accident 

A pickup truck towing a camper and a four-door sedan collided at the intersection of 18th Avenue and Osage Street at about 4:15 Monday.