Death of Rosebud Sioux Tribe Vice President’s daughter prompts administrative leave

The Rosebud Sioux Tribe announced administrative leave for all tribal employees on Tuesday following the death of Tribe Vice President Lisa White Pipe’s daughter, Tehjalyn White Pipe.

April 16, 2025Updated: April 16, 2025
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Brown County inmates moved to neighboring facility amid staffing shortage

The Brown County Sheriff’s Office says all current inmates, as well as any future detainees, will be housed at a neighboring correctional facility until further notice due to staffing shortages.

Man hiking America forced to detour around South Fork Fire

Man hiking America forced to detour around South Fork Fire

Two arrested in Western Nebraska narcotics investigations 

Arrest warrants were served on three people related to the illegal sale of mushroom products.

East Elm Street to close for responder exercise

Multiple agencies will be taking part in an exercise involving a staged incident on East Elm Street in Sidney.

Sidney sends units to South Fork Fire 

The South Fork Fire near Crawford has burned more than 20,000 acres. Fire Departments with the Tri-State Mutual Aid Association are sending back-up.

South Fork Fire grows to more than 23,100 acres, 5% contained

The South Fork Fire burning near Crawford has grown to 23,112 acres and is now 5% contained, according to the Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 (RMCIMT2), which took control Thursday morning.