Cherry County is submitting a disaster declaration following the West Berry Bridge Fire east of Valentine.
By News Channel Nebraska
A routine training night for Sidney firefighters and EMS crews quickly turned into the real thing Thursday evening.
The severe weather threat across western Nebraska increased Saturday afternoon as forecasters issued a Tornado Watch for portions of the southern Nebraska Panhandle, northeast Colorado and northwest Kansas.
Rob "Robbie" Robinson's grandfather had an insurance agency. Then his father got into the business after serving in World War II. Robinson continued the family tradition for nearly five decades.
The Sidney City Council meeting is 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at city hall. The agenda includes a discussion on E-bikes, and skateboards, a fireworks ordinance, a Planning Commission ordinance and creation of a Hospital District for EMS Services.
Several Panhandle Nebraska communities have voted against sale and discharge of fireworks this year due to the fire danger. The Cheyenne County Commissioners are hosting a special meeting Wednesday to discuss fireworks.
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.