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Two more arrests made in Scottsbluff homicide investigation
Two more arrests made in Scottsbluff homicide investigation

The Scottsbluff Police Department announced two additional arrests in connection with the homicide investigation of Wyatt Reeb.

PREEC Feedlot closes temporarily to align with Panhandle beef industry needs

PREEC Feedlot closes temporarily to align with Panhandle beef industry needs

The feedlot at the Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff has temporarily closed its gates. The closure is an opportunity to reassess and retool the facility to meet cattle producers' needs.

2025 Nebraska Business Hall of Fame honorees inducted

2025 Nebraska Business Hall of Fame honorees inducted

The Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Business recently inducted five honorees into the Nebraska Business Hall of Fame.

WNCC announces Fall 2024 Honors lists

WNCC announces Fall 2024 Honors lists

Western Nebraska Community College announced February 7 its Fall 2024 President's List and Dean's List/

Two Canadians arrested for allegedly possessing 110 pounds of suspected meth near North Platte

Two Canadians arrested for allegedly possessing 110 pounds of suspected meth near North Platte

Two Canadians are facing charges after the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) says troopers found 110 pounds of suspected methamphetamine, a small amount of marijuana, suspected drug money, and four counterfeit $100 bills in their vehicle.

Suspect apprehended following high-speed pursuit with Kimball County Sheriff’s Office

Suspect apprehended following high-speed pursuit with Kimball County Sheriff’s Office

Kyle Woolington, 42, of Pine Bluffs, WY was arrested after ramming a Kimball County Sheriff's Office vehicle that was attempting a traffic stop on Woolington's vehicle.

Burgess asking court for early release from probation

Burgess asking court for early release from probation

A northeast Nebraska woman convicted of having an illegal abortion and disposing of the fetus is asking the court for early relief from her sentence. 

‘People should be able to compete’: Some Nebraska ranchers break with Pillen on ‘lab-grown meat’ ban

‘People should be able to compete’: Some Nebraska ranchers break with Pillen on ‘lab-grown meat’ ban

Gov. Pillen called for the Legislature to ban 'lab-grown meat,' arguing the state needs to protect Nebraska's farmers and producers. But not all in the ag sector are on board with this plan.

Two teens sustain minor injuries in rollover accident

Two teens sustain minor injuries in rollover accident

Scotts Bluff County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a single vehicle rollover at about 3:48 p.m. A juvenile driver and his passenger sustained minor injuries.

Best of the West competition brings high school students to Chadron State College

Best of the West competition brings high school students to Chadron State College

High school students from western Nebraska participated in the Eighth Annual Best of the West Competition on Jan. 29 at Chadron State College.

Nebraska government system shutdown disrupts the Legislature, DMV and other offices

Nebraska government system shutdown disrupts the Legislature, DMV and other offices

A systemwide outage of state government computers shut down everything from the work of the Legislature to driver’s licensing offices for several hours.

Gordon City Council appoints interim city manager

Gordon City Council appoints interim city manager

The Gordon City Council has appointed an interim city manager following last week’s termination of the previous manager’s contract.

Tech giant representatives testify against Sen. Storer’s social media bill

Tech giant representatives testify against Sen. Storer’s social media bill

Representatives from major tech companies were at the Nebraska State Capitol on Thursday to testify against proposed legislation aimed at regulating social media access for minors.

Chappell pharmacist seeking new challenges

Chappell pharmacist seeking new challenges

After 31 years, five in Chappell, Michelle Schmid is ready to be more involved in the farm life. She is seeking someone interested in being a community pharmacist.

Gering woman sentenced for felony possession with intent to distribute

Gering woman sentenced for felony possession with intent to distribute

A 44-year-old Gering woman was sentenced to a minimum of two years in state prison for felony possession with the intent to distribute.

Man says twin brother was ticketed driver

Man says twin brother was ticketed driver

Richardson County files criminal impersonation charge

Kimball District Court Recap: Judge sentences defendants for assault, possession charges

Kimball District Court Recap: Judge sentences defendants for assault, possession charges

Defendants were sentenced for assault and possession charges in District Court on Tuesday.

Longtime sergeant to serve as Interim Police Chief

Longtime sergeant to serve as Interim Police Chief

Columbus Police Sgt. Bret Strecker has accepted the position of Interim Chief of the Columbus Police Department, effective today, Feb. 6, 2025.

Richardson County attorney alleges woman illegally dumped aborted baby

Richardson County attorney alleges woman illegally dumped aborted baby

Informant told investigators human remains may have been dumped near Salem

Wayne State College unveils their new state-of-the-art tv studio

Wayne State College unveils their new state-of-the-art tv studio

Wayne State College has unveiled a new state-of-the-art cinema production studio, designed to advance the careers of aspiring professionals in film, journalism, and sports media.

Drunk driver crashes into Heartland Events Center building

Drunk driver crashes into Heartland Events Center building

Police say alcohol is a factor in a teenager crashing their vehicle into the Heartland Events Center early Thursday morning.

Norris man sentenced to federal prison for failing to register as a sex offender

Norris man sentenced to federal prison for failing to register as a sex offender

A 41-year-old Norris, South Dakota man has been sentenced to one year and one month in federal prison for failing to register as a sex offender.

CPD has found their person of interest in Thursday morning crime

CPD has found their person of interest in Thursday morning crime

UPDATE: CPD says Ricardo Alvarez has been located and is in police custody at the time. There is no further danger to the citizens.

Art show honors late Valentine woman’s creative legacy

Art show honors late Valentine woman’s creative legacy

Marylyn Ohlman’s journey as an artist flourished in the late 1990s and early 2000s when she attended the ECC art program in Elgin, Illinois.

Adams Industries, Simplot Grower Solutions open multi-million dollar 24/7 fertilizer facility near Sidney

Adams Industries, Simplot Grower Solutions open multi-million dollar 24/7 fertilizer facility near Sidney

Farmers across western Nebraska and surrounding regions now have 24/7 access to high-quality liquid fertilizer with the opening of a state-of-the-art facility by Adams Industries and Simplot Grower Solutions.

Owner of Oshkosh pharmacy sentenced to two years probation, restitution, for filing false Medicaid claims

Owner of Oshkosh pharmacy sentenced to two years probation, restitution, for filing false Medicaid claims

Joan Kicken, 65, was charged with one count of Fraudulently Obtaining a Payment on Behalf of a Recipient of Medical Assistance, a class IV felony. She was was sentenced to two years of probation and ordered to pay $76,963.90.

Don Meyer recognized as February 2025 Jefferson County Veteran of the Month

Don Meyer recognized as February 2025 Jefferson County Veteran of the Month

February's Jefferson County Veteran of the Month is Diller native Don Meyer, a Vietnam War Army veteran.

Gov. Pillen attends President Trump’s signing of ‘No Men in Women’s Sports’ Executive Order

Gov. Pillen attends President Trump’s signing of ‘No Men in Women’s Sports’ Executive Order

Gov. Jim Pillen joined a gathering of female athletes, lawmakers, and advocates at the White House Wednesday as President Donald Trump signed his executive order titled “No Men in Women’s Sports.”

Future uncertain for Springview’s only grocery store

Future uncertain for Springview’s only grocery store

The owners of Homeland Grocery, the only grocery store in Springview, have announced they will be stepping away from the business at the end of February, leaving the future of the store uncertain.

District 47 Legislative Update February 5

District 47 Legislative Update February 5

Recently, I had the privilege of attending and speaking at a Nebraska Public Affairs Chamber event, where I was asked some thoughtful questions about my journey so far in the Senate.

Charges amended in Jan. 20 teen death case

Charges amended in Jan. 20 teen death case

Charges against Corey T. Rotherham Jr. were amended to Aiding and Abetting Second Degree Murder, and Aiding and Abetting Use of a Deadly Weapon to Commit a Felony.

Committee passes Sen. Fischer's She Drives Act

Committee passes Sen. Fischer's She Drives Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate’s Commerce Committee advanced the She Drives Act Wednesday recognizing a need to improve safety for female passengers in vehicles. Sen. Deb Fischer, who introduced the She Develops Regulations in Vehicle Equality

Daughter charged with arson after Nebraska City house fire

Daughter charged with arson after Nebraska City house fire

Police say house occupant received threat about burning the house down

Rural Nebraska grocery stores are disappearing—Could this bill help?

Rural Nebraska grocery stores are disappearing—Could this bill help?

According to research from the Center for Rural Affairs, the state lost 30% of its independent rural grocery stores between 2016 and 2021.

Kimball man who ate ex-wife's cat, found guilty of animal cruelty

Kimball man who ate ex-wife's cat, found guilty of animal cruelty

A Kimball man who was arrested in October on suspicion of eating a cat was found guilty in District Court Tuesday afternoon.

Hastings Public Schools names Prososki as next district Superintendent

Hastings Public Schools names Prososki as next district Superintendent

Hastings Public Schools has named its new district Superintendent just one day after conducting final interviews. 

Multi-agency investigation yields burglary plea

Multi-agency investigation yields burglary plea

Nebraska's automatic license plate reader law helped solve burglaries from Mason City to Dawson County

The GOP keeps failing to make Nebraska a winner-take-all state. Now it might ask voters to do it

The GOP keeps failing to make Nebraska a winner-take-all state. Now it might ask voters to do it

For decades Republicans in GOP-dominated Nebraska have tried and failed to upend the state’s unusual method of splitting its presidential electoral votes by congressional district.

State Treasurer urges Nebraskans to search for unclaimed property

State Treasurer urges Nebraskans to search for unclaimed property

UNDATED - How would like a few extra dollars in your pocket? State officials estimate about 20 percent of Nebraskans have money sitting in unused accounts, just waiting to be claimed. This past Saturday was National Unclaimed Property Day. Nebraska Treasu

Oglala man found guilty of involuntary manslaughter after killing woman near Pine Ridge

Oglala man found guilty of involuntary manslaughter after killing woman near Pine Ridge

he conviction stems from a shooting on Sept. 15, 2022, when Clayton Fire Thunder, who was intoxicated at the time, traveled to a residence east of Pine Ridge intending to meet a methamphetamine dealer.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents of Scam Calls

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents of Scam Calls

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents of Scam Calls

Kearney Welcome Center opens, aims to be launching point for visitors

Kearney Welcome Center opens, aims to be launching point for visitors

The new Welcome Center in Kearney aims to be a launching point for visitors.

Outdoor furniture manufacturer seeks approval to open shop south of Kilgore

Outdoor furniture manufacturer seeks approval to open shop south of Kilgore

Outback Sales LLC has applied for a conditional use permit to build a shop south of Kilgore, near the Niobrara River, in the newly established Amish community.

NCN viewer wins $1,000 prize 20 years after 'Price is Right' appearance

NCN viewer wins $1,000 prize 20 years after 'Price is Right' appearance

Two local women recently won a NCN giveaway, and one of them revealed she had participated in 'Price is Right'

Gov. Pillen testifies on proposed cell phone ban in schools

Gov. Pillen testifies on proposed cell phone ban in schools

On Tuesday, Gov. Jim Pillen testified before the Nebraska State Legislature’s Education Committee in support of Legislative Bill 140.

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.

New program adds 'virtual' home care to list of services

New program adds 'virtual' home care to list of services

Safe At Home is offering a program that adapts AI logistics to monitor behavior in healthcare.

All Star Abilities Fest brings resources and fun to Norfolk

All Star Abilities Fest brings resources and fun to Norfolk

. The All Star Abilities Fest was an opportunity for people of all ages, and their family

Pine Bluffs continues soup contest, movie night tradition

Pine Bluffs continues soup contest, movie night tradition

The community will join for its fourth adult soup contest and movie night this week.

Chase results in arrest on drug-related charges

Chase results in arrest on drug-related charges

A Scotts Bluff County man is facing drug charges following a report of a stolen vehicle and resulting chase February 2.

Inside the growing Amish community in Nebraska’s Sandhills

Inside the growing Amish community in Nebraska’s Sandhills

While the average family size in the United States has been shrinking for decades, the Amish population continues to grow—doubling approximately every 20 years.

Norfolk Airport seeks bids for new terminal and hangar project

Norfolk Airport seeks bids for new terminal and hangar project

The Norfolk Airport Authority is seeking bids to construct a new general aviation terminal and aircraft storage hangar at the Norfolk Regional Airport.

Hastings College to host state collegiate speech tournament.

Hastings College to host state collegiate speech tournament.

On Saturday, Hastings will be the center of the Nebraska Forensics world, as Hastings College is hosting the 140th annual state collegiate speech tournament.

Rails & Tails: The Capitol Saloon and the crooked sheriff

Rails & Tails: The Capitol Saloon and the crooked sheriff

The stories of the toughest town on the tracks and how they shaped the town's history as Sinful Sidney.

Downtown Sounds summer concert series returns with expanded lineup in 2025

Downtown Sounds summer concert series returns with expanded lineup in 2025

Sidney's free summer concert series returns to Hickory Street Square with an expanded schedule on June 20, July 18 and Aug. 15. 

CPD welcomes Marine Corps veteran as new officer recruit

CPD welcomes Marine Corps veteran as new officer recruit

Law enforcement in northeast Nebraska welcomes a Marine Corps veteran as their new officer recruit. 

New Loup Power District President/CEO named

New Loup Power District President/CEO named

The Loup Power District announced on Tuesday there will be a new President/CEO effective at the start of 2026.

NFD to perform training at Skyview Lake Thursday evening

NFD to perform training at Skyview Lake Thursday evening

Citizens of Norfolk will likely see fire personnel at Skyview Lake on Thursday for trainings, weather permitting. 

Norfolk City Council approves Andy Colvin's transition to a Strategic Development Consultant

Norfolk City Council approves Andy Colvin's transition to a Strategic Development Consultant

After a two-hour closed session, the Norfolk City Council resolved the transition of Andy Colvin from city administrator to a special independent contractor and consultant.

Cheyenne County Commissioners suspend Visitors Committee for review

Cheyenne County Commissioners suspend Visitors Committee for review

The Cheyenne County Commissioners voted Monday to temporarily suspend the Cheyenne County Visitors Committee to review its bylaws and structure.

Cheyenne County Commissioners approve $1,500 for Downtown Sounds

Cheyenne County Commissioners approve $1,500 for Downtown Sounds

The Cheyenne County Commissioners Monday approved a $1,500 Visitors Committee Incentive Grant to the City of Sidney in support of Sidney's free summer concert series, Downtown Sounds.

Ravenna proposes $5.5 million school bond to address ‘urgent facility needs’

Ravenna proposes $5.5 million school bond to address ‘urgent facility needs’

Ravenna Public Schools announced Monday that it will be asking community members to vote on an upcoming bond project aimed at improved safety conditions and school facilities for local students.

Norfolk baseball coach Brian Disch resigns at end of year

Norfolk baseball coach Brian Disch resigns at end of year

One more trip around the bags for Norfolk Baseball Head Coach Brian Disch. 

Senator Storer introduces bill that could change funding to boost tourism development in smaller counties

Senator Storer introduces bill that could change funding to boost tourism development in smaller counties

LB 294 would allow counties to award grants through their County Visitor Improvement Fund based on either 1% of their lodging tax revenue or a minimum of $2,500, whichever is greater.

High Plains Ag Lab annual research update scheduled for February 11

High Plains Ag Lab annual research update scheduled for February 11

A public meeting entitled "Dryland Production in the High Plains" will be held 8:30 a.m. February 11 at Western Nebraska Community College in Sidney.