Water rescue from Highway 2 bridge
Water rescue from Highway 2 bridge
South Fork Fire grows to more than 28,000 acres, activity increases overnight
Fire activity increased overnight and into the early morning hours on the west and north sides of the South Fork Fire, according to Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2.
Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall
Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall
Nebraska City police investigate fatal shooting
Nebraska City police investigate fatal shooting
Gordon man facing multiple counts of child sexual assault reaches plea agreement
A 45-year-old Gordon man has reached a plea agreement after being charged with multiple counts of child sexual assault.
Brown County inmates moved to neighboring facility amid staffing shortage
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office says all current inmates, as well as any future detainees, will be housed at a neighboring correctional facility until further notice due to staffing shortages.
Amherst Jubilee returns with four days of community events, family activities
Amherst Jubilee returns with four days of community events, family activities
Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot
Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot
Two arrested in Western Nebraska narcotics investigations
Arrest warrants were served on three people related to the illegal sale of mushroom products.
East Elm Street to close for responder exercise
Multiple agencies will be taking part in an exercise involving a staged incident on East Elm Street in Sidney.
Northeast Nebraska All-Star Game's White Team stands united
Northeast Nebraska All-Star Game's White Team stands united
Sidney sends units to South Fork Fire
The South Fork Fire near Crawford has burned more than 20,000 acres. Fire Departments with the Tri-State Mutual Aid Association are sending back-up.
Essink Trial Concludes with Hung Jury, Mistrial
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A year after Glenn Valley raid, families recall fear while businesses struggle to recover
A year after Glenn Valley raid, families recall fear while businesses struggle to recover
Table for one: Exposed to deadly hantavirus, man is eating his way through quarantine
Table for one: Exposed to deadly hantavirus, man is eating his way through quarantine
South Fork Fire grows to more than 23,100 acres, 5% contained
The South Fork Fire burning near Crawford has grown to 23,112 acres and is now 5% contained, according to the Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 (RMCIMT2), which took control Thursday morning.
Wildfire near Crawford grows to more than 23,000 acres, prompting evacuations
A fast-moving wildfire burning near Crawford has grown to more than 23,000 acres, according to the latest perimeter data submitted to the National Interagency Fire Center.
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South Fork Fire surges past 15,000 acres; evacuation preparations underway in Crawford
South Fork Fire tops 15,000 acres; Crawford placed under evacuation warning
Top high school Nebraska rodeo athletes gather in Valentine for state finals
More than 150 of Nebraska’s top high school rodeo athletes are in Valentine this week for the Nebraska High School Rodeo Association State Finals.
Gratitude Baseball Camp honors Chris Gradoville's legacy
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Pillen issues emergency declarations for South Fork Fire
Pillen declares emergencies for South Fork Fire, other wildfires and severe storms
Wildfire smoke prompts air quality concerns across Nebraska Panhandle
Wildfire smoke creates unhealthy air quality across Nebraska Panhandle
Wildfire prompts Fort Robinson to temporarily close
Nebraska Game and Parks has temporarily closed Fort Robinson State Park and Peterson Wildlife Management Area in Dawes and Sioux counties as the South Fork Fire burns in the area.
Mandatory evacuations ordered near Fort Robinson due to South Fork Fire
South Fork Fire nears 9,000 acres as mandatory evacuations ordered near Fort Robinson
Struggling to stay ahead of the drought, farmers and ranchers facing flood
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Norfolk woman faces multiple felonies after allegedly stabbing door 25 times, cutting victim with knife
Norfolk woman faces multiple felonies after allegedly stabbing door 25 times, cutting victim with knife
Bicycle Rodeo to be held in Pine Bluffs
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As drought persists, federal officials urge Nebraska farmers to meet July 15 reporting deadline
As drought persists, federal officials urge Nebraska farmers to meet July 15 reporting deadline
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