New Mexico man sentenced after large meth seizure in Cherry County

An Alamogordo, New Mexico man has been sentenced to 14 to 24 years in the Nebraska State Penitentiary after authorities found six pounds, or three kilograms, of methamphetamine inside his vehicle along Highway 20 in Cherry County.

June 20, 2025Updated: June 20, 2025
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Matching gift could boost Cherry County events center fundraising

A new matching donation could help push a planned events center in Cherry County closer to reality.

Record-high water temperatures recorded on Niobrara National Scenic River

The Niobrara National Scenic River has reached record-high water temperatures multiple times in recent weeks, according to federal monitoring data.

Roads renumbered near Bassett, Springview, Ainsworth

Starting Monday, August 10, 2026, Highway 7 north of Bassett will be renumbered as Highway 183, according to the Rock County Sheriff.

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Alliance man arrested on felony firearm charge following early morning traffic stop

Alliance man arrested on felony firearm charge following early morning traffic stop

Ogallala Round-Up Rodeo this weekend

The 2026 Ogallala Round-Up is July 25-26 at the Keith County Fairgrounds.