ATV believed to have caused fire near Long Pine

Several fire departments, along with an airplane, worked together to extinguish a fire around four miles north-east of Line Pine on Wednesday.

September 12, 2024Updated: September 12, 2024
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Severe thunderstorm warnings issued for Sidney, Peetz areas

Severe thunderstorms prompted warnings Tuesday afternoon in portions of the Nebraska Panhandle and northeast Colorado as storms capable of producing damaging winds and hail moved across the region.

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Logan County west of Sterling

A severe thunderstorm moving across Logan County prompted a warning Tuesday afternoon as forecasters warned of damaging winds near communities west and northwest of Sterling.

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.