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Sweetser retiring after 30 years at Sidney Regional Medical Center
Sweetser retiring after 30 years at Sidney Regional Medical Center

Debbie Sweetser is retiring after 30 years at Sidney Regional Medical Center.

Winnebago man sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for assault resulting in serious injuries

Winnebago man sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for assault resulting in serious injuries

A 36-year-old Winnebago man has been sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for assaulting his partner to where she was seriously injured. 

Roadblocked: A Nebraska county and its road workers have been stuck bargaining for years. It’s costing thousands.

Roadblocked: A Nebraska county and its road workers have been stuck bargaining for years. It’s costing thousands.

This southeast Nebraska county has been locked in an ongoing legal battle ... with its own employees. The county has refused to give raises to its unionized employees in the road department without major concessions.

Norris Public Power District continuing to reduce outages from storm

Norris Public Power District continuing to reduce outages from storm

One of the most damaging storms in decades, knocks down poles and lines

Authorities investigate wintry hit-and-run crash near Cortland

Authorities investigate wintry hit-and-run crash near Cortland

Only minor injuries were suffered in the collision

Troopers Respond to Hundreds of Weather-Related Roadway Incidents

Troopers Respond to Hundreds of Weather-Related Roadway Incidents

Nebraska State Troopers were busy as blizzard conditions moved across much of the state. Troopers responded to approximately 500 weather-related incidents on Wednesday.

Local students compete in annual History Day

Local students compete in annual History Day

Chadron State College successfully hosted the annual Western District History Day March 14.

Sidney Oktoberfest Board seeks volunteers for 51st annual celebration

Sidney Oktoberfest Board seeks volunteers for 51st annual celebration

The Wiener Dog Races, entertainment, parade and tent committees are all in need of additional manpower.

Attorney General Mike Hilgers office fights against illegal or unlawful synthetic THC

Attorney General Mike Hilgers office fights against illegal or unlawful synthetic THC

The Attorney General’s Office is sending formal letters to Omaha stores, requesting they immediately cease all sales of THC-containing products to Nebraska Consumers to avoid litigation. 

Elks taking bingo to Lodgepole

Elks taking bingo to Lodgepole

The Sidney Elks Lodge is taking its "Bingo Night" on the road, supporting the Beckett Block family with Bingo in Lodgepole March 22.

Rep. Mike Flood is the latest GOP member of Congress to face angry crowds back home

Rep. Mike Flood is the latest GOP member of Congress to face angry crowds back home

More than 200 people converged on an eastern Nebraska high school auditorium Tuesday evening for a town hall held by Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Flood.

Fire causes $100K in damage at Star Nails in Grand Island

Fire causes $100K in damage at Star Nails in Grand Island

Officials in Central Nebraska say a fire at a strip mall caused about $100,000 in damage.

Governor Pillen hosting town hall meeting in Ogallala March 24

Governor Pillen hosting town hall meeting in Ogallala March 24

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen will be hosting a town hall meeting in Ogallala 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. March 24.

Trump orders a plan to dismantle the Education Department while keeping some core functions

Trump orders a plan to dismantle the Education Department while keeping some core functions

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday calling for the dismantling of the U.S. Education Department, advancing a campaign promise to take apart an agency that’s been a longtime target of conservatives.

Nebraskans react to Trump order to 'minimize' department of education

Nebraskans react to Trump order to 'minimize' department of education

Gov. Pillen was present for the President's signing

34th Annual Spring Expo set for April in Sidney

34th Annual Spring Expo set for April in Sidney

The event, presented by Sutton Home Gallery, will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 12 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 13 at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds.

Governor monitors storm recovery

Governor monitors storm recovery

Thousands remain without power, Interstate 80 closed in spots

Garfield site chosen for Lincoln's new Downtown Convention Center

Garfield site chosen for Lincoln's new Downtown Convention Center

Assemble Lincoln, has announced that the Garfield Public/Private site as the convention center's location.

'I just want it to stop': Kearney man's ongoing struggle with Taco Bell delivery mix-up

'I just want it to stop': Kearney man's ongoing struggle with Taco Bell delivery mix-up

What started as a simple misunderstanding has turned into an ongoing battle for a central Nebraskan homeowner.

Former Alliance restaurant manager pleads guilty to child exploitation charges

Former Alliance restaurant manager pleads guilty to child exploitation charges

A former Alliance Runza manager has pleaded guilty to two felony charges following an investigation by the Alliance Police Department into inappropriate contact with a minor.

Gabby Barrett to Headline 2024 Cattleman’s Ball in Blue Springs

Gabby Barrett to Headline 2024 Cattleman’s Ball in Blue Springs

BLUE SPRINGS, Neb -- The highly anticipated Cattleman's Ball of Nebraska has announced that country music sensation Gabby Barrett will headline this year's event, set for June 6-7, 2025, just east of Blue Springs.

Wheat Belt Public Power District crews deploy to York to aid power restoration after blizzard

Wheat Belt Public Power District crews deploy to York to aid power restoration after blizzard

Five linemen from Wheat Belt Public Power District in Sidney left for York to assist with power restoration following the devastating blizzard that swept through eastern Nebraska this week.

Valentine saddling up to host state’s high school rodeo finals

Valentine saddling up to host state’s high school rodeo finals

After more than two decades, the Nebraska High School Rodeo Finals are making a return to Valentine.

Nebraska AG expands fight against unlawful synthetic THC products

Nebraska AG expands fight against unlawful synthetic THC products

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced today his office’s expanding its fight against illegal or unlawful synthetic THC, by issuing cease & desist letters,

Small fire quickly contained at Valentine Berean Bible Church

Small fire quickly contained at Valentine Berean Bible Church

Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire at Valentine Berean Bible Church on Thursday morning.

Coleridge debuts new, ADA-compliant community playground

Coleridge debuts new, ADA-compliant community playground

A new playground is now open in a small northeast Nebraska town offering children of all abilities the opportunity to play together.

Ainsworth-area linemen help restore power in eastern Nebraska

Ainsworth-area linemen help restore power in eastern Nebraska

Linemen from KBR Rural Public Power District in Ainsworth are on the ground in eastern Nebraska, helping restore power after a recent blizzard left thousands in the dark.

Sawyer Brown, Forever Young Tour among the four outdoor concerts at Nebraska State Fair

Sawyer Brown, Forever Young Tour among the four outdoor concerts at Nebraska State Fair

Music fans can get ready for a diverse selection of concerts at the Nebraska State Fair this summer.

Grant purchases safe option during crises

Grant purchases safe option during crises

SIDNEY -- A program is in place to help people safely store firearms during times of crisis.

Hanson, Kaufman join WCCA Board of Governors

Hanson, Kaufman join WCCA Board of Governors

The Western Community College Area Board of Governors is pleased to announce that the District 2 and District 4 vacancies have been filled.

Deadly crashes and fire in Wyoming highway tunnel started with pickup losing control, NTSB says

Deadly crashes and fire in Wyoming highway tunnel started with pickup losing control, NTSB says

Federal investigators say a series of chain-reaction crashes and a fire in a Wyoming highway tunnel that killed three people started when a pickup truck lost control after leaving the tunnel and partially blocked both lanes of the slick highway.

Blizzard conditions hit the Midwest while wildfires and tornadoes threaten Central US

Blizzard conditions hit the Midwest while wildfires and tornadoes threaten Central US

Another storm system is affecting millions of people in the middle of the U.S. Parts of the Midwest and Great Plains faced blizzard conditions Wednesday and a broad swath of neighboring states are at risk of high winds and wildfires.

Hastings provides update on efforts to restore power

Hastings provides update on efforts to restore power

Utility workers are continuing their efforts to restore power in Hastings and the surrounding areas.

I-80, Highway 30 reopen early Thursday morning

I-80, Highway 30 reopen early Thursday morning

The Nebraska Department of Transportation announced early Thursday morning Interstate 80 and Highway 30 are both open in all directions across the state.

Snow totals vary as winter storm hits Nebraska

Snow totals vary as winter storm hits Nebraska

Winter weather spread across the state Wednesday with snow and high winds making travel difficult for those braving the storms. Snow totals varied across Nebraska.

Wind and snow make travel treacherous across Southeast Nebraska

Wind and snow make travel treacherous across Southeast Nebraska

Wednesday's snow and high winds brought along blizzard-like conditions, making travel treacherous, shutting down roads, and knocking out power for most of the afternoon across much of Southeast Nebraska.

NPPD addresses power outages, preaches safety

NPPD addresses power outages, preaches safety

NORFOLK, Neb. -- Throughout Nebraska, multiple homes and businesses experienced massive power outages. The outages took place in Kearney, York, and Aurora. Nebraska Power District also reported outages in neighboring towns like Omaha, Ellis, Norris, and u

City takes possession of Church of Christ property

City takes possession of Church of Christ property

The City of Kimball formally owns the Church of Christ property with plans to raze the property for future use.

Kyle man sentenced for role in large-scale meth distribution

Kyle man sentenced for role in large-scale meth distribution

A 51-year-old Kyle man has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine on the Pine Ridge Reservation and in Rapid City.

Late winter storm brings blizzard conditions to eastern Nebraska

Late winter storm brings blizzard conditions to eastern Nebraska

Spring is nearing, but Wednesday looked much like January

Marshall Tucker Band among four acts announced for Nebraska State Fair indoor concerts

Marshall Tucker Band among four acts announced for Nebraska State Fair indoor concerts

Classic rock legends The Marshall Tucker Band will take the stage at the 2025 Nebraska State Fair as part of the Nebraska Lottery Concert Series, bringing their signature Southern rock sound to Grand Island on Wednesday, August 27.

Work to begin on 13th Avenue underpass

Work to begin on 13th Avenue underpass

Work is set to begin at the 13th Avenue underpass on Monday, March 24.

Two adults dead, one teen critically injured in domestic violence incident

Two adults dead, one teen critically injured in domestic violence incident

Two adults dead and one teen injured following a domestic violence incident in Lincoln.

Midday update on power outages in Nebraska

Midday update on power outages in Nebraska

Tens of thousands of Nebraskans were without power at mid-morning as high winds downed power lines all over the state. 

Two semi accident causes blocked highway early Wednesday

Two semi accident causes blocked highway early Wednesday

High winds are to blame for a crash that shut down a northeast Nebraska highway early Wednesday. 

Sandhills selected for proposed federal power line, public comment period extended

Sandhills selected for proposed federal power line, public comment period extended

The proposed route includes areas such as Valentine, Ainsworth, the Pine Ridge Reservation, and the Rosebud Indian Reservation.

Stay safe during power outages; here's how

Stay safe during power outages; here's how

Weather conditions in Nebraska have caused many to lose power. Here's how to stay safe until power is restored.

Thousands without power, interstate closed through much of Nebraska

Thousands without power, interstate closed through much of Nebraska

Tens of thousands of people are without power Wednesday morning as a blizzard sweeps through Central Nebraska.

Tuition steady, facilities fee increased by Southeast Community College Board

Tuition steady, facilities fee increased by Southeast Community College Board

Facilities fee increase of two-dollars will help as the community college enrollment continues to grow

Southeast Community College has two wrestling National Champions

Southeast Community College has two wrestling National Champions

School places several wrestlers on All-American teams

Jackknifed semi-tractor-trailer blocks I-80 near Sidney amid winter storm

Jackknifed semi-tractor-trailer blocks I-80 near Sidney amid winter storm

A jackknifed semi-truck blocked traffic on westbound Interstate 80 early Wednesday morning, bringing vehicles to a standstill as winter weather created hazardous driving conditions.

Congressman Flood faces mixed reactions at Columbus town hall

Congressman Flood faces mixed reactions at Columbus town hall

Despite Speaker of the House Mike Johnson advising Republicans not to host in-person town hall meetings. Nebraska's Rep. Mike Flood hosted a town hall meeting to discuss the National Debt, Social Security, Veterans, and the Job Tax Act

Officials urging no travel while winter storm sweeps across Nebraska

Officials urging no travel while winter storm sweeps across Nebraska

A major winter storm began sweeping across Nebraska early Tuesday evening, bringing high winds, snow and dangerous travel conditions

KCTS seeks city support for summer youth program

KCTS seeks city support for summer youth program

KCTS representatives met with the Kimball City Council to with a proposal to connect youth with community activities.

Norfolk superintendent hired by Rapid City school board

Norfolk superintendent hired by Rapid City school board

The Rapid City School Board in South Dakota voted on Tuesday on a six-to-one vote to hire Dr. Jami Jo Thompson as their superintendent beginning with the 2025-26 school year.

Blizzard Warning issued for Wednesday in 50+ Nebraska counties

Blizzard Warning issued for Wednesday in 50+ Nebraska counties

Nebraskans in the central and eastern parts of the state should expect significant disruptions from a winter storm on Wednesday.

E-scooter popularity skyrockets - So do ER visits

E-scooter popularity skyrockets - So do ER visits

As electric scooters become more popular across the U.S., injuries are rising at an alarming rate.

Friends of Riverview Nature Park taking stand with forest service against invasive tree species

Friends of Riverview Nature Park taking stand with forest service against invasive tree species

Citizens group plans trail upgrade and healthy traditional forest

Lincoln teacher arrested for alleged child abuse on three elementary school children

Lincoln teacher arrested for alleged child abuse on three elementary school children

A teacher in Nebraska's metro area has been arrested for child abuse. 

Sidney School Board formally accepts 11 staff resignations

Sidney School Board formally accepts 11 staff resignations

Sidney School District Board of Education meeting included 11 staff resignations on Monday night. 

Lancaster County Sheriff confirms Tyler Goodrich died by suicide

Lancaster County Sheriff confirms Tyler Goodrich died by suicide

The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Tuesday that Tyler Goodrich died by suicide.

Appeals court upholds feedlot owner's theft convictions

Appeals court upholds feedlot owner's theft convictions

A northeast Nebraska feedlot owner's theft conviction will stand for now. 

Blizzard warnings have been issued for much of Nebraska

Blizzard warnings have been issued for much of Nebraska

Nebraska it's not for everyone...especially when Nebraskans see all the seasons in three days. Prepare for another blizzard to hit the state on Wednesday. 

Beatrice officials state support for three-lane pattern on U.S. 77 through Beatrice

Beatrice officials state support for three-lane pattern on U.S. 77 through Beatrice

Any change would not occur for about three years, if approved

Rates adjusted as new Beatrice landfill construction continues

Rates adjusted as new Beatrice landfill construction continues

Replacement for current landfill expected to open later this year