January stabbing incident nets Thayer County man 200 days in jail
Preston Franzen of Ruskin was sentenced to 200 days in jail after he stabbed Tanner Roop in the side and slashed his tire after a January altercation.
Commissioners discuss lowering EMS funding request
The Cheyenne County Commissioners discussed a proposed funding increase in support of the SRMC ambulance service. Discussion included what the hospital is doing to reduce costs.

Potter-Dix freshmen explore fitness opportunities
Potter-Dix freshmen took their health class to The Training Room in Sidney. The visit allowed students to see equipment and fitness options beyond those currently available at Potter-Dix.

Sidney And Greater Area Fund celebrates successful summer with Hometown Intern Katie Raffelson
Katie Raffelson recently completed her Nebraska Community Foundation Hometown Internship in Sidney. Katie participated in community meetings, visited local organizations and businesses, attended Nebraska Community Foundation learning sessions, and helped support SAGA initiatives. She also helped develop the new SAGA Youth Committee.

Madison man's child sexual assault conviction upheld
Madison man's child sexual assault conviction upheld

Commissioners add patrol unit to Sheriff’s Office budget
The Cheyenne County Commissioners asked Sheriff Adam Frerichs to budget a new patrol vehicle in the coming budget, and one in the year after. The commissioners expressed concern of availability if two were budgeted for one year as first submitted.

Nebraska's U.S. Senate Debate Headquarters
Nebraska's U.S. Senate Debate Headquarters

NCN fundraiser honors Kent Boughton through Nebraska Game and Parks Hunter Education Fund
NCN fundraiser honors Kent Boughton through Nebraska Game and Parks Hunter Education Fund

'Where there is beef, there is freedom': Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Gov. Jim Pillen talk with Nebraska ranchers
'Where there is beef, there is freedom': Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Gov. Jim Pillen talk with Nebraska ranchers about new initiatives.

What to Know: Rules for Nebraska's U.S. Senate Debate
What to Know: Rules for Nebraska's U.S. Senate Debate

Kimball high school adds community service to Accountability Program
Kimball high school adds community service to Accountability Program

Nebraska Senators Discuss Agriculture Changes with Sec. Rollins
Nebraska Senators Discuss Agriculture Changes with Sec. Rollins

Panhandle Public Health District reminds athletes, fans to stay protected from West Nile Virus
Fall sports season is also a time for mosquito-borne viruses, including West Nile Virus.

Making Nebraska’s Tallest Waterfall More Accessible
Thousands of people visit Smith Falls State Park near Valentine every summer to see Nebraska’s tallest waterfall.

Law enforcement investigating reported theft
The Cheyenne County Sheriff's Office received a report of thefts from a scrapyard in the 200 block of East Elm Street recently.

NRD adds regulations for large water users
Data centers and large water users were a topic of a groundwater hearing at Tecumseh

Kimball’s hidden gem: Mini used bookstore in library
Kimball’s hidden gem: Mini used bookstore in library

Professional investigations drive Vandergrift's run for sheriff
Christien Vandergrift is a write-in candidate in Johnson County

Kimball FFA participates in WestCo Field Days
Kimball FFA participates in WestCo Field Days

Fire officials warn of wildfire danger after lightning sparks several fires near Chadron
Recent rainfall hasn't eliminated the risk of wildfire in the Chadron area, and fire officials are urging residents to remain cautious.

Nebraska State Fair law enforcement leans on technology to boost safety
Nebraska State Fair law enforcement leans on technology to boost safety

Leyton Schools celebrate T-Mobile $5k grant
Dalton was busy Friday night with high school volleyball, the annual tailgate party, football and T-Mobile on site to help celebrate Leyton Schools awarded a $5,000 donation.

Israel consul general visits Nebraska State Fair, highlights agriculture partnership
Israel consul general visits Nebraska State Fair, highlights agriculture partnership

Pointing a laser at an aircraft is a felony, not a prank
Knowingly aiming a laser at an occupied aircraft is a class 6 felony under Colorado law, C.R.S. 18-3-210. It is also a federal crime under 18 U.S.C. § 39A, punishable by fines, up to five years in prison, or both.

Wetland water conditions better than last year
Many of the wetlands in the Rainwater Basin have dense stands of annual plants, which will provide good food for waterfowl but make the water more difficult for hunters to see.

Drought grazing field tour scheduled near Sidney
A tour highlighting the importance of grazing annual forages will be held in Cheyenne County September 10. The event will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of County Road 115 and County Road 8 south of Sidney. The field tour will include how annual forages can be used as a grazing resource in a cropping system.

Vietnam Traveling Wall coming to Crawford
The Vietnam Traveling Wall and Cost of Freedom Tribute will be in Crawford, Ne., September 8-13. The display will be at the Crawford Baseball Fields, 1005 1st St, Crawford.

Friend hospital says former CEO repaid misused money, now wants to move forward
The Friend Community Healthcare System board said this week that former CEO Jared Chaffin repaid the nearly $40,000 the Nebraska state auditor alleged he improperly spent. Now, the hospital wants to move on and focus on the bigger picture.

Fairbury ready for first foray into world of 8-man football
Fairbury football is ready to embark on a unique journey this season, their first playing 8-man football. But despite the new territory, excitement remains high for this year's class of Jeffs.

A shared commitment to service
Nebraskans understand the importance of serving those around them. Over the past several days, that commitment was on full display across our state.

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August 29th 2026, 11:01 PM UTCBench dedicated at Nebraska State Fairgrounds for former NCN Chief Forecaster Kent Boughton
