Prank call prompts police response at Sidney High School

A prank call falsely reporting an active shooter prompted a police response at Sidney High School Monday afternoon. Officials say there was no credible threat and all students and staff were safe.

March 2, 2026Updated: March 2, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Fairbury airport manager Sandi Decker inducted into Nebraska Aviation Hall of Fame

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State

Chadron State College Art Associate Professor complete nearly life-size sculpture of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus

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Authorities seek suspect after donation money stolen in Julesburg burglary

1 hr 3 mins ago

Fairbury airport manager Sandi Decker inducted into Nebraska Aviation Hall of Fame

11 hrs 49 mins ago

‘Magic every time’ sandhill crane knowledge and appreciation

13 hrs 15 mins ago

UNK honors Hamiltons with atrium naming after $5M rural health gift

17 hrs 9 mins ago

Ronald McDonald House launches first Nebraska Family Kitchen

18 hrs 52 mins ago

Sports

Colorado sports notes: Marsh helps power 7-run first inning as Phillies beat Rockies 10-1 in Colorado’s home opener

1 hr 12 mins ago

Graves scores 28, Creighton takes down Rutgers 82-69 in CBC quarterfinals

1 hr 15 mins ago

April 4 (2:45 PM CT) - Indy Ignite vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

19 hrs 13 mins ago

Prep track & field roundup: Leyton’s Alec Watchorn earns top honor as Burns sweeps team titles at Bayard CD Meet

20 hrs 33 mins ago

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WNCC’s Lashley ready to lead her Anguilla national team in CONCACAF qualifier

April 1st 2026, 3:37 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

6 hrs 8 mins ago

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

March 11th 2026, 2:53 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

March 8th 2026, 3:20 AM UTC