Since its establishment in 2022, the Sidney And Greater Area (SAGA) Fund has been making waves in Sidney and surrounding communities by enhancing the quality of life and fostering sustainable growth.

With immigration policies under President Donald Trump making national headlines, Cherry County officials are clarifying their stance.

As the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation deals with what the Oglala Sioux Tribe President has called a ‘catastrophic breakdown of law and order,’ area law enforcement is alerting the public that they’ll see increased law enforcement, but not ICE.

A passenger van collided with the southeast corner of Sonny’s Super Foods early Friday morning, damaging the deli area but leaving the majority of the store open for business.

A new bill in the Legislature aims to make it harder for state-hired insurance companies to aggressively audit therapists providing mental health help to low-income Nebraskans.

Nebraska has a workforce problem, and more immigration could be the answer.

A high-speed chase in Sidney early Friday morning ended with a blue Chevrolet van crashing into Sonny’s Super Foods, causing significant damage to the grocery store and surrounding businesses.

Pleas made in exchange for cooperation with the state in the prosecution of a co-defendant

The Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce recognized the Elston House as the 2024 New Business of the Year during the annual Awards Banquet.

A Scottsbluff man was taken into custody Wednesday night after leading law enforcement on a multi-county pursuit in the Nebraska Panhandle.

Firefighters quickly extinguished a garage fire Thursday afternoon on Scottsbluff's northside.

Chadron State College remains a key driver of economic prosperity in Nebraska, contributing to individual student success as well as the vitality and sustainability of rural communities and the state.

An old service station on the side of Highway 136 will soon be removed and eventually replaced with a new development now that it's been purchased by Fairbury's redevelopment authority.

Public land in Nebraska could soon be up for sale. In Nebraska, the Bureau of Land Management oversees around 5,100 acres of public land.

The Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce recognized Michaela Nelson as the Ambassador of the Year for 2024. She has volunteered as an ambassador for about 10 years.

If you’re looking for a creative outlet, either long-term or a one-time experience, sign up for the painting event at Nebraska Coffee.

Nebraska Public Power District has awarded a $15,000 donation to Western Nebraska Community College. The funds were raised in the annual Wells Fargo Nebraska Open golf tournament in September.

Middle school students from northeast Nebraska compete using Lego robotics to complete a number of challenges under tight deadlines.

After months of rigorous training, Jake Bartosh and Stuart Hasemann were sworn in as Norfolk Police Division's newest officers.

With the help of the Norfolk City Council, Norfolk Police resource officers outlined their plans to implement a vape ban aimed at protecting children. 

Two individuals were arrested Thursday in rural Chase County as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation led by the Nebraska State Patrol.

Daycos has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2025 honor by Great Plains Top Workplaces.

Two Scottsbluff teenagers are facing murder charges after the death of 15-year-old Wyatt Reeb.

Fire and smoke damage to one room of the structure

Drew Welch scored a perfect 36 on this fifth time taking the ACT, making him eligible for the scholarship.

A handful of businesses on the northern edge of Fairbury were left at least partially without power for a few hours Wednesday afternoon, thanks largely to weather and eventual wear and tear of a power line.

A Battle Creek man was arrested following alleged threats he made involving a woman and her children.

The city of Hastings is continuing the process of forming a partnership with a Chicago-based clean energy company to reduce its landfill emissions in what can be called a win-win for both sides.

Wauneta, Imperial and Palisade firefighters responded to a structure fire in Wauneta early January 22.

The annual Cattlemen's Ball fundraiser will officially be held in Blue Springs this June 6-7. Read on for more information about this year's edition of a famous Nebraska event.

The Cheyenne County deputies have recovered a car reported stolen January 18 south of Sidney.

Dundy County Sheriff Ryan L. King announced his resignation on Wednesday, effective Friday, January 24.

A 22-year-old Mission, South Dakota man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for kidnapping and sexually abusing a juvenile girl.

The Nebraska State Patrol says they arrested a Winnebago man after he assaulted a trooper after being pulled over. 

Alisha Juelfs, Entrepreneurial Navigator for the Sidney and Cheyenne County E3 (Energizing Entrepreneurial Ecosystems) is the recipient of the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce E.K. Yanney Award.

We’re learning more about the fire that destroyed a home in rural Central Nebraska on Tuesday afternoon.

Sidney Middle School staff recently announced the First Semester and second Quarter honor roll students.

Sidney High School announces first semester Honor Roll students.

High School students and their families are invited to attend Discover WNCC at the Scottsbluff Campus on February 12.

After 43 years in education, 39 of those at Norfolk Catholic, Jeff Bellar has announced his retirement as the school's activities director effective at the end of the 2024-25 year.

Do I miss the sandy beaches and tropical sun on this frigid, freezing, negative ridiculous degree temperature day? Sure. But when I look around, I realize I never really left paradise.

A semi-truck pulling an empty cattle trailer veered off Highway 14 near County Road 29 and ended up in an irrigation ditch Tuesday morning, prompting a multi-agency response.

The community has access to a free GED program at the Kimball Public Library in conjunction with Western Nebraska Community College.

Valentine Mayor Kyle Arganbright was one of the panelists in a statewide panel addressing the childcare crisis.

2024 was a very eventful year for Eppley Airfield.

Citizens of Fairbury were affected by a system outage which briefly prevented them from paying bills online at the start of this week. The issue was resolved by noon Tuesday.

Kearney Police have submitted arrest warrants for two suspects accused of making a series of high-dollar thefts from Cabela’s stores.

Authorities in Scottsbluff are investigating a possible connection between a serious assault and a high-speed vehicle pursuit that occurred late Monday night.

American Idol contestant, Kate Watson, will perform in Valentine for the 8th Annual Chaduza Cook-Off on Sept. 6.

A coffee shop on wheels isn’t hitting the brakes just yet. NC Coffee announced on Facebook that new owners will take over the business, ensuring the mobile coffee trailer remains open.

he University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Northern Division in Norfolk and West Nebraska Division in Scottsbluff have been approved to accept international students into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program.

Apartments for those 55 and older, are planned

Veteran officer has served as Director for more than a year, following the November 2023 resignation of Chief John Hickman

The Health Center Foundation is gearing up for its highly anticipated Big Sky, Big Dreams Gala, on Saturday, Feb. 22 at Sidney Regional Medical Center.

Law enforcement are investigating reports of potential child endangerment on social media.

The Extreme Cold Warning issued by the National Weather Service Sunday remains in effect until 11 a.m. Tuesday, covering portions of the Nebraska Panhandle and east-central, south-central, and southeast Wyoming.

“It empowers parents to take control of their social media use, shifting the authority away from big tech platforms, like TikTok and Facebook,” said Tanya Storer.

The Toy Scout, Joel Magee, is traveling through Norfolk, looking to buy vintage toys and collectibles at the event at Elkhorn Valley Museum. Sponsored by Toy Scout

With a growing enrollment the school board is seeking an $11 million bond to expand the facility.

Hunter Arterburn, Station Manager of 987 The Big Boy, was recognized at the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet with the "Community Leader Award."

Advocates, lawyers, local leaders and Nebraska immigrants have spent the months since Election Day preparing for the incoming Trump administration. They've contemplated scenarios like workplace raids, separated families, heightened ICE presence and more.

Amid a nationwide shortage of emergency medical service personnel, Cherry County Ambulance is celebrating the dedication and longevity of four employees.

SIDNEY -- "Breaking Barriers, Building Hope" with "Be Here" announces a monthly gathering scheduled for 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, January 6, at The Elston House.

Senator Deb Fischer (R) of Nebraska officially introduced Donald Trump as the new President of the United States on Monday.