Plum Creek fire closer to fully contained
Fire officials estimated they had the wildfire at about 70% containment
April 25, 2025Updated: April 25, 2025
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How far should feedlots be from neighbors? Cherry County weighs new setback rules
How far should animal feeding operations be from neighboring properties? That question took center stage Tuesday as the Cherry County Planning Commission worked to update zoning regulations.
More than memories: UNK counseling students help local seniors find connection
Every Wednesday afternoon, the small library at the senior center located on the north side of Yanney Heritage Park transforms into something of a time machine. It is a time machine powered by passing around old photographs and sharing stories of the past.
Hands-on livestock education
Shaleigh Dickinson chose sheep because of their size and the many options she has with them. One of the lessons is the responsibility that comes with raising goats.
Colorado in top five states for fatal crashes involving aggressive or careless driving
The Colorado State Patrol investigated more than 500 fatal and injury crashes involving a speeding driver last year. Some additional indicators of aggressive driving in 2025 were the 2,795 crashes involving following too closely.
WNCC Scottsbluff campus threat resolved
Early today, a person was seen trying to break into vehicles on the Scottsbluff campus of Western Nebraska Community College. When police responded, the man climbed on the Applied Technology building, claiming to have a firearm.
Fire near Chadron sparked by cigarette; officials warn of fire danger
Fire officials are urging drivers to use caution after a discarded cigarette sparked a roadside fire northwest of Chadron on Monday.