Sidney's free summer concert series returns to Hickory Street Square with an expanded schedule on June 20, July 18 and Aug. 15, 2025. 

Federal officials announced criminal charges this week against five people for encounters with immigration agents during the raid at Glenn Valley Foods.

Gov. Pillen has appointed Jason S. Doele of Norfolk as the new district court judge for Nebraska's Fifth Judicial District, which includes multiple counties. Doele, a partner at Stratton, DeLay, Doele, Carlson, Stover & Stratton since 2010.

Madison County libraries are thankful for local funding as the U.S. Senate voted to overturn a program that helped them provide free WiFi hotspots to the public.

As of late Tuesday afternoon, northbound traffic is shut down on the bridge that serves as the main north/south entrance to Norfolk.

The Ogallala teen charged in the death of a Keith County teen appeared in Lincoln County District Court Monday.

Norfolk kids are going home with a new interest some of them were unsure of.

A Kimball man was sentenced to the maximum penalty for a sexual assault involving his granddaughter and niece.

A confrontation involving a gun on Valentine’s Main Street Monday evening led to the arrest of one man and an ongoing investigation.

A 25-year-old Alliance man is being held on $1 million bond after being charged with multiple felonies related to the alleged sexual abuse of children in Sheridan County.

A Custer, South Dakota man accused of leading authorities on a multi-county chase across snowy, ice-covered Nebraska highways has taken a plea deal.

A man has been sentenced in two separate cases involving theft and possession of a controlled substance.

A structure fire in Kearney is under investigation after the Kearney Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a home on 6th Avenue.

The Nebraska Legislature passed, and Gov. Jim Pillen signed, the bipartisan Controllable Electronic Record Fraud Prevention Act. this law gives authorities tools to fight theft committed with crypto ATMs.

Hometown Liquor and its customers donated $2,000 to the Sidney High School International Travel Club. Round Up donations in June will purchase Fair wristbands for underprivileged children.

The Greater Omaha Chamber has recognized Flood Communications as its 2025 Business of the Year.

Two more new faces will be greeting students at Valentine Community Schools this upcoming school year.

Workers are busy putting together the first stage -- barns, race track and temporary casino -- of the Lake Mac Casino, Resort and Race Track. Opening Day is scheduled for August 19.

A Georgia man accused of leaving threatening voicemails for two Republican U.S. senators appeared in federal court to face charges Monday.

We’re working to learn more about why federal investigators were in Grand Island on Monday.

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

The third annual Gering Summer Bash, organized by the Gering Merchants Association, is Saturday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gering Civic Plaza.

Two Kimball students are headed to Wyoming next month for the National High School Rodeo.

The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office says 19-year-old Nathan Pfaff is in custody for second-degree murder after 18-year-old Ryan Snow was fatally shot early Friday morning near Cheyenne.

Pro-democracy rally remained peaceful

Allegations of drug trafficking along with illegal guns brought federal agents to Knox County.  

Personnel at the Lincoln County Detention Center finalized processing more than 60 detainees from last week’s Ice Operations in South Omaha, Monday morning.

Pierce safety educates kids of all ages the Importance of road safety.

Forty-two-year-old Kyle Woolington has been sentenced for leading Kimball authorities on a high-speed pursuit in February.

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop across Nebraska this evening and continue into the overnight hours.

Cheyenne County's unemployment rate holds strong at 2.6% in April, below Nebraska’s average.

With one doctor dealing with a serious medical diagnosis and another planning to move to a practice closer to home, Fairbury's local hospital is taking steps to continue caring for its patients without the services of two primary providers. 

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced today al 55 attorneys general agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma. Under Sacklers' ownership, Purdue made and marketed opioid products.

Valentine Police have arrested a 43-year-old Nebraska man in connection to a burglary and stolen firearms case reported earlier this month.

The Trump administration directed immigration officers to pause arrests at farms, restaurants and hotels, an official said Saturday.

When Koltdyn Heath climbs into the chute, he knows one thing for sure—there’s no room for fear.

A late afternoon storm hit the Panhandle area with high winds hail and rain Sunday. The National Weather Service expects a possibility of storms through Tuesday.

Friends of Riverview Nature Park embark on tree-planting campaign

In Norfolk, Nebraska, a "No Kings Day" protest drew participants from across the state, advocating for equality, justice, and community empowerment.

The City of Fairbury celebrated Flag Day with a ceremony honoring the decorated history of the flag itself along with a celebration recognizing the efforts of the city's first responders.

Thousands of people across the country participated in "No Kings" day protests, with 13 events held in Nebraska alone.

At least 12 communities in Nebraska witnessed No Kings protests on Saturday.

Friday was the opening day of Kimball’s own soda shop inside The Sugar Shack.

"It makes me proud to be an American:" As Gold Rush Days began in Legion Park Saturday, a few Sidney residents raised the Garrison Flag and read Gov. Pillen’s Flag Day proclamation.

The Nebraska State Patrol has welcomed a new class of state troopers into the ranks. Members of NSP’s 71st Basic Recruit Class received their badges and were sworn-in today during a ceremony at the State Capitol in Lincoln.

A group of Chadron State College students recently returned from an immersive adventure through Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, organized by the Coddiwomplers travel club.

Thursday marked the beginning of Col. Terrance Holmes’ role as the 90th Missile Wing Commander.

Ceremony held outside the Education Center of the Homestead National Historical Park

The Kearney Archway has reached its silver anniversary and will be celebrating on Saturday.

In the wake of sweeping immigration raids, a wave of protests has spread across the nation, reaching even the heartland of Nebraska.

Officer Logan Luft received both state and national recognition as the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Officer of the Year.

Saturday is an event filled day for the United States with protests, birthdays, anniversaries, and more.

Jefferson County Commissioner Mark Schoenrock formally announced his candidacy for term-limited Senator Tom Brandt's District 32 seat in the Nebraska Legislature.

The annual Taste of Downtown on the Bricks in Kearney will be pouring up drinks and serving treats this Saturday.

A Nebraska State Trooper narrowly escaped injury after his patrol vehicle was struck on I-80 overnight in western Nebraska.

A former U.S. Border Patrol agent has decided to run for Congress in Nebraska’s largely rural, sprawling 3rd Congressional District.

An Illinois man driving a semi across Nebraska arrested for suspected connection with a Chicago murder.

Starting last Saturday near the Colorado border, and ending this Saturday on the Missouri state line, a group of more than 500 cyclists will have traveled more than 500 miles together in the 2025 installment of Biking Across Kansas.

The U.S. District Attorney for Nebraska is providing more insight into the origin of Tuesday’s immigration raid in Omaha.

Work is ramping up at Kimball's Waste Water Treatment Plant. News Channel Nebraska was invited to tour the facility northeast of Kimball.

The City of Norfolk Fire Division is being recognized for its excellence in heart attack and stroke care.

Parents in the Valentine area will have one less place to take their kids after school in the 2025-26 school year.

No fireworks in Ogallala this Fourth of July.

Western Nebraska Community College celebrated its 93rd commencement ceremony in May, with 273 students earning 316 degrees, certificates, or diplomas.