Buildings are damaged and trees are down in Valentine, Nebraska after strong winds Wednesday night and early Thursday morning.
By News Channel Nebraska
In the 1860s, mail to the western United States was carried by horse and rider. Pony Express riders carried their satchels of mail from St. Joseph, Mo., to Sacramento, Calif.; nearly 2,000 miles in 10 days.
Firefighters responded to a report of a truck on fire east of Sidney tonight. The truck was a complete loss.
Lake Mac Casino Resort & Racetrack announced that live table games are coming soon. The casino will offer Blackjack and Ultimate Texas Hold’em to start. The games will enhance the existing electronic table games offering and add new excitement to the gaming floor.
The Sidney Gold Rush celebration wrapped up its 22nd year Sunday afternoon. The event commemorates the area's history from panning for gold to Native American dancers.
Scottsbluff native Seth Dvorak has officially become a Nebraska State Trooper after graduating Thursday from the Nebraska State Patrol's 73rd Basic Recruit Class.
The future of fireworks in Sidney will be up for discussion next week as city officials prepare to consider the issue amid ongoing concerns about drought conditions and wildfire danger across western Nebraska.