Smith Falls State Park reopens after ice jam
Smith Falls State Park is once again open to visitors after an ice jam forced its closure in February.

Smith Falls State Park is once again open to visitors after an ice jam forced its closure in February.

Sidney Middle School student Chloe Sparks advanced from regional competition to the Nebraska Civics Bee state finals, where she competed against 18 of the state's top students.
The Sidney City Council approved an Emergency Ordinance limiting the use of fireworks for 2026 to five days.
Despite ongoing concerns about wildfire risk, fireworks will be allowed within Gordon city limits this Independence Day after the city council did not approve a temporary ban.
Hail storm hits Logan County
Severe thunderstorms produced large hail, damaging winds and multiple tornado reports Monday afternoon and evening across the Nebraska Panhandle and northeast Colorado.
The sale and discharge of fireworks will be allowed within Gordon city limits for Independence Day celebrations after the city council took no action on a proposed temporary ban.