Children of Abbott Ranch majority shareholder issue statement amid sale of historic property

The Metzger Ranch — also known as the Abbott Ranch — spans 55,136 acres in the heart of the Sandhills in Cherry County and is listed for $50 million

April 11, 2025Updated: April 11, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Wheat Belt Public Power District announces decision to withdraw from Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association

Wheat Belt Public Power District announces decision to withdraw from Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association

Multi-agencies conduct active shooter drill at Sidney High School

Multi-agencies conduct active shooter drill at Sidney High School

University of Nebraska releases statement about Sidney plans at former Cabela’s headquarters

University of Nebraska releases statement about Sidney plans at former Cabela’s headquarters

A Colorado man arrested after high-speed pursuit on I-80 in Nebraska

Julesburg man arrested after high-speed pursuit on I-80 in Nebraska

Road closure notice in Kimball

Road closure notice in Kimball

Crews gain ground on Ashby, Minor fires as Red Flag Warning returns to western Nebraska

Crews gain ground on Ashby, Minor fires as Red Flag Warning returns to western Nebraska

State

UNL student vanishes after driving from Lincoln to Florida

Wheat Belt Public Power District announces decision to withdraw from Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association

Ranchers urged to contact USDA before wildfire recovery work begins

Multi-agencies conduct active shooter drill at Sidney High School

City of Norfolk to open seasonal "after-hours" yard waste drop off in April

Truck crashes into post office causing building to close

Sports

Eagles Sweep 5000 Meters at Central Nebraska Challenge

Johnston hits a 2-run homer as the Rockies rout the Blue Jays 14-5 for their 1st win of the season

Cougar notes: WNCC softball plays tough against No. 25 McCook despite falling

Sidney boys, Ogallala girls headline strong showings at Ganser Invite

WNCC baseball splits with Trinidad on Saturday, Wilson breaks school record

Eagles Wrap Up Series Against Cougars

Ag & Outdoor

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

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

Supplementing dryland wheat and irrigated corn with proso millet in drought years