Safety improvements are coming to an intersection in Valentine that has been the site of multiple crashes, including a recent incident where a driver ran into a nearby cemetery fence.
By News Channel Nebraska
Firefighters are making progress on a wildfire burning northwest of Crawford, with officials reporting the Log Road Fire is now 15% contained after scorching more than 1,500 acres.
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Nebraska to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires from March 12 to April 2. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private non-profit organizations on a cost-sharing basis.
The Cheyenne County Community Center has extended the temporary closure of its basketball gymnasium and racquetball courts through Thursday, July 9.
The Nebraska State Patrol welcomes two new dogs to the NSP Police Service Dog Unit.
Hunters may begin purchasing Nebraska big game permits that are available over the counter in July. All sales begin at 10 a.m. Central time and continue through the close of hunting seasons or until the permit quotas sell out.
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