There's a new man in charge of the largest business association in Nebraska.

1% sales tax and $215K Grant to help fund all-inclusive playground at East Pawnee Park

Whitney Smith has earned the title of Kimball Health Services Employee of the Year.

Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days, but raised his tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%.

Campbell advises investment in Falls City power plant, electrical distribution and water plant operations

The Sidney City Council April 8 approved a maximum commitment of $57,000, from two funds, toward the purchase of a newer bookmobile.

A remodel is in the works for a former restaurant in Central Nebraska following the city council’s approval of financial assistance.

987 The Big Boy and Cheyenne County Country are revving up for a summer of smooth mowing with a chance to win BIG with Sutton Home Gallery, Maddox Motor Company, the Logan County Fair & Rodeo, The Rusty Bucket Pub & Grub and Adams Industries.

SIDNEY -- In the April 7 county commissioners meeting, the Cheyenne County Commissioners discussed proposed changes in the Tourism Director position and Visitor Board. The changes will be viewed for approval in the next commissioners meeting.

Two SUVs collided near the railway underpass Tuesday evening, sending several to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

On the afternoon of April 1, Officers of the Kimball Police Department and Kimball County Deputies responded to a report of a possibly intoxicated driver who had been in an accident.

City council members will host a luncheon April 10th and discuss 1% Local Option Sales Tax with Columbus residents

Led by a longtime stonemason from England, a group of builders from across the US came to Fairbury for a hands-on lesson in the values of maintaining historic structures using materials just like what they were built with originally.

Crews began work Tuesday on a major broadband infrastructure upgrade in Kimball as Vistabeam kicked off its long-anticipated Fiber Project, aimed at delivering faster and more reliable internet to homes and businesses across the community.

The Nebraska Legislature killed a bill seeking to alter how the state awards Electoral College votes for president after Republicans in the officially nonpartisan body failed to secure enough votes to overcome a four-hour filibuster.

The hospital administration has also interviewed three general surgeon candidates with one starting part-time in May.

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners approved a $20,000 grant to the Cherry County Ag Society for water infrastructure at the fairgrounds in Valentine.

Busy weekend for Brush Police: One stolen truck, 50 fentanyl pills, and multiple arrests — including a driver with a violent criminal history.

It’s happening, Chappell: The new splash pad is officially funded and will be installed by mid-to-late June — just in time for summer fun.

Distribution system for Consolidated Rural Water Districts 1 and 2 is nearing capacity

Jordan Davis and Brett Young are officially joining the 2025 Cheyenne Frontier Days lineup.

STERLING, Colo. -- The Sterling Fire Department has announced a Red Flag Warning 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, April 8.

Before most people had finished their morning coffee on Tuesday, Cherry County Hospital had already welcomed four new lives into the world.

Traffic stop leads to fentanyl bust in Alliance — 20 pills recovered, man facing new felony charges while already out on bond.

The City of Norfolk is moving forward with three candidates for its open police chief position.

Hangar, taxiway and fuel facilities projects will be undertaken at the local airport

Faltin Meat Market introduces Northeast Nebraska's first 24/7 meat vending machine in Howells.

If you love watching hot air balloons, then you’ll want to check out the annual Old West Balloon Fest August 14-17 in the Scottsbluff-Gering area.

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after a pursuit in southern Nebraska Sunday night.

Chadron State College Communication Arts students won awards in three categories of the Golden Leaf Awards contest sponsored by the Northern Plains Collegiate Media Association March 29 in Kearney.

Firefighters from across the southern Nebraska Panhandle battled a rugged grass fire in the Hackberry area of Banner County Monday afternoon that scorched nearly 20 acres.

Leyton Public Schools is notifying families that students eligible for free or reduced-price meals during the school year may also qualify for a Summer EBT (SEBT) card.

Two Norfolk veterans and their families are celebrating some new honors.

Casey Kindt pleaded not guilty to all the charges he faces - including first-degree murder - from the February death of Jamie Hagen, his former fiance.
Kindt is set to face a jury trial on July 22.

Child care remains a pressing issue for many communities across Nebraska.

Nearly 18 years after Jessica Bejarano was killed in her Colorado home, investigators arrested Darrell Burklund for her murder last month in York.
He faces an extradition hearing later this month.

Citizens and drivers should be on the lookout for a scam text operation that requests payment for unpaid road tolls.

The Metzger Ranch — also known as the Abbott Ranch — spans 55,136 acres in the heart of the Sandhills in Cherry County.

A juvenile is in custody following the recovery of a stolen, fully loaded handgun in Alliance on Friday afternoon, according to a press release from the Alliance Police Department.

The family of a missing 22-year-old woman from Parmelee is speaking out as the search for Savannah Standing Bear enters its second week.

Lawmakers tried to push through the change, prior to last November's General Election

A 24-year old Rapid City man has been sentenced to nine months in federal prison for repeatedly assaulting an intimate partner on the Pine Ridge Reservation.

A search of the device revealed Morrison had downloaded and used several social media apps—including Kik, Telegram, and Snapchat—to communicate with minors.

Event gives people a chance to get rid of that old TV or computer....and many other items

A lucky visitor to the 34th Annual Spring Expo in Sidney will walk away with a choice between two high-end home makeover packages from Sutton Home Gallery, valued at $4,400 each.

A Sunday afternoon crash just east of York caused some of the contents of a semitrailer to spill onto the surface of I80, shutting down traffic for nearly three hours.

City reaches out to private contractors and mutual aid agreements after six leave electrical distribution

Peaceful protesters took up corners at the busiest intersection in Kearney on a cold and windy day on Saturday.

Name a sports surface, pick nearly any sport and you can now experience it under one roof in Central Nebraska.

The Nebraska Supreme Court has upheld a lower court’s ruling in favor of a proposed hog confinement facility in Cherry County, southwest of Crookston.

Heading into this year, most U.S. farmers were hoping to break even or maybe record a small profit.

Visitors to south-central Nebraska hoping to see the legendary author Willa Cather’s hometown now have a new place to stay.

SCOTTS BLUFF COUNTY, Ne. -- A freight train derailed between McGrew and Bayard this morning. No injuries were reported.

Western Nebraska Community College is pleased to announce that tuition for the CollegeNOW! dual credit program will be free for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Fairbury resident Jeremy Swartz pleaded not guilty to charges that he stole his mother’s car and two locals were sentenced after both accepted plea deals in unrelated drug possession cases.

Directed by Wendy Kaiser, the program collaborates annually with more than a dozen community partners, including preschools, senior centers, and juvenile justice centers.

The City of Scottsbluff has named Elaine Bleisch as the new director of the Lied Scottsbluff Public Library, City Manager Kevin Spencer announced Friday.

Safer traffic flow proposed near Palmyra

A softball found in a ditch led to hours of concern after a false “hit list” rumor spread online.

Construction on a bridge on the PWF Road can begin before work starts on the remainder of the road, NDOT confirmed this week, a key point for Southeast Nebraska citizens anxious to see progress on this critical roadway. 

Kimball Health Services is modernizing its medical equipment following a $65,927 contribution from the Kimball Hospital Foundation.

Fighting large, extended fires is an example of neighbors helping out neighbors

A Gering man is facing multiple charges after leading law enforcement on a series of vehicle pursuits Thursday evening that spanned several hours across Scottsbluff and Terrytown.

Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have completed alcohol and tobacco compliance checks in numerous Nebraska counties in recent weeks.