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Sidney Night of Hope Cancer Walk 2026 this weekend

The 26th Night of Hope Cancer Walk at Legion Park takes place Friday starting at 5:30 p.m. On Saturday, the Guns vs Hoses softball game takes place 4 p.m. at Legion Field.

Broken Bow takes steps to address Flock Cameras, future Data Centers

Fort Robinson Aquatic Center reduces hours

The new Fort Robinson State Park Aquatic Center is among the Nebraska attractions reducing hours as the back-to-school season reduces workforce availability.

Arizona man arrested for Hall County sex crimes

Tilden parks plan looks to the future

Ol' Red's Last Call for Summer concert returns to Jefferson County for year two with two major acts

After a successful debut last August, the Last Call for Summer concert returns to the Jefferson County Speedway this Saturday, featuring a true country headliner twinbill.

Sen. Pete Ricketts meets with supporters during Norfolk campaign event

NU President Gold says proposed 4.25% budget increase matches inflation trends

Chianina steer prevails at Nemaha County Fair

Trend toward heavier show calves

Central Nebraska Museums swap classic cars for exhibit

Nebraska helps secure victory against Biden-Era gas stove regulations

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit struck down a Biden-era Department of Energy rule that placed new federal limits on gas stoves and other cooking appliances. The court ruled that the Biden Administration broke federal law.

John Wagner recognized as August 2026 Jefferson County Veteran of the Month

John Wagner is the Jefferson County Veteran of the Month for August 2026.

Syracuse man sentenced in Gordon child sexual abuse material case

A 61-year-old Syracuse man has been sentenced to prison in a Sheridan County child sexual abuse material case.

Primrose man arrested following NSP human trafficking operation in Kearney

NU Regents will consider $166M increase in state tax dollars in proposed 2027-29 budget request

Wounded Knee man sentenced after baseball bat assault in Gordon

A 49-year-old Wounded Knee man has been sentenced to 90 days in jail for assaulting a man with a baseball bat.

Rushville man tasered after Rapid City police say he pointed rifle at another person and fled

A 21-year-old Rushville man is facing aggravated assault and obstruction charges after Rapid City police say he pointed a rifle at another person, fled from a traffic stop and was taken into custody at Taser-point.

Community invited to shape the future of the Gering Public Library

The Gering Public Library Foundation is inviting community members to complete an online survey on the future of the library.

Northeast Community College opens first-of-its-kind iHub Center

North Platte Regional Airport opens new $30 million terminal

Gas line struck at Nebraska State Penitentiary during water line repair work

SAGA announces new fundraising challenge:

If our communities raise $500,000, an additional $1 million will be invested into the SAGA Fund. Every dollar donated locally becomes three dollars invested in the future of Sidney and the greater area.

Train fire closes county roads between Potter and Brownson

Engine problems on a Union Pacific locomotive resulted in a fire and disabled the locomotive. The incident is closing Cheyenne County Roads 87, 89 and 91 until the train is moved. Time is estimated at about two hours.

Omaha Memorial Park rapist violates probation conditions, judge warns

Safely dispose of hazardous chemicals, old electronics in upcoming county-wide recycling programs

You can safely get rid of old household chemicals and outmoded electronic devices in a pair of cross-county recycling programs over the next few weeks.

No serious injuries reported in two-vehicle accident

A pickup truck towing a camper and a four-door sedan collided at the intersection of 18th Avenue and Osage Street at about 4:15 Monday.

Freedom Park pushes to honor Middle East Veterans with new memorial

6 Regions 1 Nebraska: housing issue not one person’s problem

Instead of the chicken and the egg, community leaders are debating what comes first, housing or jobs. The Western Housing Roadshow visited three communities facilitating that discussion, and how to move forward.

Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people

Severe Thunderstorm Watch continues for Panhandle counties

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Wyo., has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 11 p.m. tonight for Panhandle, Neb. counties.

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