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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WNCC soccer camp starts Monday

The Western Nebraska Community College soccer camp will start Monday (July 20) evening with middle and high school camps taking place. The camps will be held by Cougar coaches Eseah Ingram and Todd Rasnic. Camp registration is available on the WNCC athletic website at www.wnccathletics.com and then the camp/event banner.

Lincoln County pursuit ends with arrest

A trooper attempted a traffic stop on a Ford Focus after the driver ran a stop sign. 31-year-old Cameron Brogan of Florida was arrested after a pursuit involving multiple agencies.

Alliance man arrested following vehicle vs. bicycle crash

An Alliance man is facing charges as the result of a vehicle vs bicycle accident. The accident occurred at about 11:57 a.m. today. The adult bicyclist suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Local 'True Fiction' auction passes away

He retired from Barbering in 2008 in Sidney after 45 years. He was elected to the City Council twice and is known for his book "Lynchings, Legends and Lawlessness."

Omaha man sentenced to 30 years for production and distribution of child pornography 

United States District Judge Brian C. Buescher sentenced 29-year-old Collin D. Jerabek in federal court in Omaha for one count of production of child pornography and one count of receipt and distribution of child pornography.

Storm damages communications tower in Cherry County

A powerful storm late last month damaged a communications tower in Cherry County.