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Bayard school board seeks applicants for vacant seat

The Bayard Board of Education is accepting applications to fill a board vacancy following the resignation of board member Jessica Dankowski.

Lightning blamed for early morning tank fire north of Sidney

Lightning is believed to have sparked a fire involving an oil-filled tank north of Sidney early Tuesday morning.

Scottsbluff Public Schools to go cashless for events beginning in 2026-27

Scottsbluff Public Schools will move to a fully cashless system for admissions and concessions at school events beginning with the 2026-27 school year.

Flooding keeps L-62A closed north of Bayard after up to 5 inches of rain

Flooding continued to impact portions of Morrill County early Tuesday after heavy rainfall prompted road closures, stranded vehicles and an extended Flash Flood Warning overnight.

High winds, flash flooding, hail pummel Panhandle

Roads north of Bayard were closed due to high water while farms south of Sidney observed a dustbowl experience.

Community mourns loss of Bill Maddox

Bill L. Maddox of Sidney passed away at Sidney Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, June 3. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney.

Damaging winds, large hail and flooding reported as storms sweep across southern Panhandle

Severe thunderstorms produced damaging winds, large hail, flooding and scattered power outages across the southern Nebraska Panhandle, southeast Wyoming and northeast Colorado Monday evening.

Valentine School Board adjusts extracurricular policy for homeschool, private school students

Homeschool and private school students in Valentine will face fewer academic requirements to participate in some extracurricular activities following a policy change approved Monday night.

No cash at Valentine High School games? No problem.

Fans attending Valentine High School athletic events this fall will have more ways to pay.

Valentine High School explores launching e-sports team

An effort to launch an e-sports team at Valentine High School is gaining momentum, with school officials expected to continue discussions in the coming weeks.

Douglas County deputies arrest multiple drivers for speeding, impaired driving in Omaha area

Default judgement filed against Oshkosh pharmacy

The United States District Court for the District of Nebraska entered a default judgment for the United States totaling $3,423,389.84 against Joan Kicken and AME P.C. d/b/a Campbell Drug, for violations of the False Claims Act. The court entered this judgment after Kicken and AME failed to defend against the United States’ allegations.

Wisner man charged in father's killing asks judge to move trial

Nebraska introduces new teacher certification program

UNK’s Dolence receives $500,000 grant for peanut allergy research

Dog with cancer finds new purpose fostering kittens in Omaha

Deadly crash in Valentine over the weekend

A 45-year-old South Dakota man died following a crash early Saturday morning in Valentine.

Red Flag Warnings issued as wildfire threat escalates across Nebraska Panhandle, High Plains

Forecasters are warning of potentially dangerous fire conditions across the High Plains this week as hot temperatures, low humidity and strong winds combine to create an elevated wildfire threat.

Missing Sidney juvenile found safe

A 10-year-old Sidney boy who had been missing since Sunday evening has been found safe.

Veterans, families recognized at Schuyler Dedication Ceremony

Hundreds of cyclists riding across Nebraska this week

Hundreds of cyclists from across the country are spending the week riding across Nebraska as the Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska gets underway.

Ricketts calls China an existential threat

Ricketts say U.S. must block Chinese cars, win AI race, find new trading partners

Wiener dog and corgi races debut at Long Pine Outlaw Days

From racing dachshunds and a parade to a pony doo-doo drop and creek duck race, this year’s Long Pine Outlaw Days delivered a mix of quirky entertainment and community fun