Teen found dead from exposure in Tripp County, north of Springview

A 16-year-old boy was found dead from apparent exposure to freezing temperatures in Tripp County, South Dakota, according to the sheriff’s office.

February 20, 2025Updated: February 20, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Pool ball allegedly used in threat against officer at Valentine bar

Pool ball allegedly used in threat against officer at Valentine bar

Mountain lion, prairie-chicken research underway in Nebraska

Mountain lion, prairie-chicken research underway in Nebraska

Sidney hosts multi-department fire training with Dalton, Gurley crews

Sidney hosts multi-department fire training with Dalton, Gurley crews

Fire from unattended burn spreads to debris piles near Sterling

Fire from unattended burn spreads to debris piles near Sterling

Tower work to temporarily affect 98.7 FM signal in Sidney area

Tower work to temporarily affect 98.7 FM signal in Sidney area

Potter Volunteer Fire Department honors members, reports 2025 activity

Potter-Dix Volunteer Fire Department honors members, reports 2025 activity

State

Pool ball allegedly used in threat against officer at Valentine bar

As Nebraska economy stagnates, state shrinks economic development arm

Mountain lion, prairie-chicken research underway in Nebraska

Creativity and business meet at Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge

Sidney hosts multi-department fire training with Dalton, Gurley crews

Fire from unattended burn spreads to debris piles near Sterling

Sports

Lowery, Akins lead Chadron State College to win

Colorado sports notes: Forward Logan O'Connor caps long comeback with a Game 1 goal to help Avalanche hold off Kings 2-1

WNCC softball splits conference games with Lamar

Colorado sports notes: Murray, Jokic lead Nuggets to 116-105 win over Timberwolves in physical opener to 1st-round series

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader to Southeast

Clutch hitting gives Columbus win over rival Norfolk

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety