Cherry County submits disaster declaration following West Berry Bridge Fire

Cherry County is submitting a disaster declaration following the West Berry Bridge Fire east of Valentine.

September 10, 2024Updated: September 12, 2024
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Bayard school board seeks applicants for vacant seat

The Bayard Board of Education is accepting applications to fill a board vacancy following the resignation of board member Jessica Dankowski.

Lightning blamed for early morning tank fire north of Sidney

Lightning is believed to have sparked a fire involving an oil-filled tank north of Sidney early Tuesday morning.

Scottsbluff Public Schools to go cashless for events beginning in 2026-27

Scottsbluff Public Schools will move to a fully cashless system for admissions and concessions at school events beginning with the 2026-27 school year.

Flooding keeps L-62A closed north of Bayard after up to 5 inches of rain

Flooding continued to impact portions of Morrill County early Tuesday after heavy rainfall prompted road closures, stranded vehicles and an extended Flash Flood Warning overnight.

High winds, flash flooding, hail pummel Panhandle

Roads north of Bayard were closed due to high water while farms south of Sidney observed a dustbowl experience.

Community mourns loss of Bill Maddox  

Bill L. Maddox of Sidney passed away at Sidney Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, June 3.  Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney.