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Beatrice School Board approves staff contracts, bids for services
Beatrice School Board approves staff contracts, bids for services

District 15 Board takes actions on several matters in preparation for the 2024-2025 school year

Hometown Liquor supports Creek Valley athletics

Hometown Liquor supports Creek Valley athletics

The monthly "round-up" program at Hometown Liquor benefited Creek Valley Public Schools Athletic Booster Club in April.

What you need to know about voting in Nebraska's primary election

What you need to know about voting in Nebraska's primary election

Secretary of State Bob Evnen has important reminders for voters ahead of the May 14 primary election.

New Norfolk apartment complex holds groundbreaking ceremony

New Norfolk apartment complex holds groundbreaking ceremony

The Foundry Apartments will be a 178-unit complex, located on the north end of Big Red Restaurant and Sports Bar near Highway 275.

UNK degrees for 702 to be conferred at Friday spring commencement

UNK degrees for 702 to be conferred at Friday spring commencement

Graduate and undergraduate degrees will be conferred for 702 spring graduates at University of Nebraska at Kearney commencement exercises 10 a.m. Friday, May 17, at UNK’s Health and Sports Center.

Man arrested in case involving stolen car, police chase, restaurant assault

Man arrested in case involving stolen car, police chase, restaurant assault

A Nebraska man is behind bars after police say he drove a stolen car, ran away from police and hit a restaurant employee.

The Power of Giving: Embarking on a '100 Donations in 100 Days Challenge'

The Power of Giving: Embarking on a '100 Donations in 100 Days Challenge'

Sidney And Greater Area Fund announces "100 Donations in 100 Days Challenge." The challenge financial and personal as it reminds people of the collective impact individual actions can have.

Cheyenne County 4H Fun Shoot awards ribbons to Senior and Junior Class shooters

Cheyenne County 4H Fun Shoot awards ribbons to Senior and Junior Class shooters

Cheyenne County 4H Fun Shoot awards ribbons to Senior and Junior Class shooter.

Sidney High School recognizes achievements in Evening of Excellence

Sidney High School recognizes achievements in Evening of Excellence

SIDNEY --  Sidney High School's Evening of Excellence was held May 8 at the Sidney High School Performing Arts Center.

Hastings College secures $1.1 million for Jack Osborne Track Complex upgrades

Hastings College secures $1.1 million for Jack Osborne Track Complex upgrades

Hastings College is moving forward with plans for a more than $1 million upgrade to its track and field facility.

Sidney's Downtown Sounds to feature six bands this summer

Sidney's Downtown Sounds to feature six bands this summer

A live outdoor concert series that's been held in Sidney for over a decade returns for another summer in 2024.

Beatrice Police arrest suspect in Mother's Day assault at discount store

Beatrice Police arrest suspect in Mother's Day assault at discount store

Man jailed after confrontation with three others

Bacon-Frei race getting last minute attention

Bacon-Frei race getting last minute attention

Mark Levin: “Don Bacon for Congress, Nebraska 2nd District. There’s some issues that I might disagree with him on but we need that seat.”

Northern Lights shine throughout Nebraska on Friday night, chance on Saturday

Northern Lights shine throughout Nebraska on Friday night, chance on Saturday

Nebraskans were greeted with a spectacular show on Friday as a solar storm had the Norther Lights out Friday night.

What to expect in Nebraska's presidential and state primaries

What to expect in Nebraska's presidential and state primaries

Nebraskans will cast presidential primary ballots Tuesday in a reliably Republican state that could nonetheless be decisive in the race for the White House.

Last day North Elementary somber with many memories

Last day North Elementary somber with many memories

SIDNEY -- Alumni, students, faculty and community members gathered for the last day of North Elementary School to hold classes.

Health Center Foundation donates beds/mattresses for new Extended Care Center

Health Center Foundation donates beds/mattresses for new Extended Care Center

At the Health Center Foundation’s annual meeting February 1, the board approved nearly $600,000 in state-of-the-art beds/mattresses and outdoor amenities for Sidney Regional Medical Center’s new Long-Term Care facility.

Chambers v McKinney: Changing of the guard?

Chambers v McKinney: Changing of the guard?

While the two reportedly have been saying little about the other, McKinney, who has worked to get more than $400 million in federal and state funds to build and rebuild North and South Omaha, says the Legislature needs “more young voices.”

Nebraska Legislature gutted funding from key child care bills before passage

Nebraska Legislature gutted funding from key child care bills before passage

Before they adjourned last month, state lawmakers passed two of their biggest proposals to address the lack of affordable child care in Nebraska.

American Legion Post No. 17 awards scholarship to Jayce Namuth

American Legion Post No. 17 awards scholarship to Jayce Namuth

Sidney High School senior Jayce Namuth is the recipient of the American Legion Post No. 17 2024 scholarship.

Hamburg bank robbed Friday morning

Hamburg bank robbed Friday morning

Location had been robbed 12 years ago

Boss City Brewing Co. celebrates new location with ribbon cutting

Boss City Brewing Co. celebrates new location with ribbon cutting

SIDNEY -- First there was the soft opening, then the Grand Opening, and then there was the ribbon cutting with the chamber of commerce. Boss City Brewing Company celebrated their new business with a ribbon cutting Thursday, May 9.

Nebraska Supreme Court affirms murder conviction and life sentence for Bailey Boswell

Nebraska Supreme Court affirms murder conviction and life sentence for Bailey Boswell

The woman accused of killing and dismembering Sydney Loofe will spend the rest of her life in prison.

Great American Comedy Festival announces full Saturday Gala lineup

Great American Comedy Festival announces full Saturday Gala lineup

The event will feature five comedians headlined by comedy legend Frank Caliendo.

Recall effort involving Gage County Attorney, falls short on signatures

Recall effort involving Gage County Attorney, falls short on signatures

Verifying valid signatures will go forward in the Gage County Clerk's Office

Vandals damage stone table and seats at Memorial Gardens

Vandals damage stone table and seats at Memorial Gardens

The peacefulness of Memorial Gardens was recently disrupted by vandalism, the destruction of a table and benches set.

Nebraska Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Hastings viaduct case

Nebraska Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Hastings viaduct case

The saga surrounding a now-demolished viaduct in Hastings is in the hands of the Nebraska Supreme Court.

Voter guide: What you need to know about Cherry, Sheridan County primary elections

Voter guide: What you need to know about Cherry, Sheridan County primary elections

With the Nebraska primary just days away, here’s some information that you might find helpful.

Forgetting your ID to vote in Tuesday's Primaries could cause delays in official results

Forgetting your ID to vote in Tuesday's Primaries could cause delays in official results

A valid ID is required to vote in Tuesday's election. If you forget yours, you can still vote, but election officials warn it could delay official results. 

Stuhr Museum to offer free admission to military personnel, families this summer

Stuhr Museum to offer free admission to military personnel, families this summer

A museum in Grand Island will offer free admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel and their families this summer.

NECC building collapses in downtown Norfolk

NECC building collapses in downtown Norfolk

A building in downtown Norfolk has collapsed. This happened around 1:00 p.m. near 7th Street and Norfolk Avenue. 

How businesses can spot counterfeit money

How businesses can spot counterfeit money

Plenty of movies use fake money, made to look real. But what happens when fake money is used—not in Hollywood—but in real businesses?

Spring Fishing: Has recent rain helped water levels?

Spring Fishing: Has recent rain helped water levels?

It's been a wet spring, but what does it mean for fishing?

Caseworker charged with inmate communication

Caseworker charged with inmate communication

Investigator says inmate asked TSCI employee to bring in items

Spokesperson: Former Nebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry to face new indictment

Spokesperson: Former Nebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry to face new indictment

Former Nebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry’s spokesperson said they’re anticipating a new indictment on the same charges of making false statements to the FBI to drop Thursday.

Lots of numbers in Fischer-Osborn race

Lots of numbers in Fischer-Osborn race

Viewed by many as a longshot, Osborn says he’s got numbers to prove he isn’t.

Nebraska planning to honor Veterans who fought in World War II

Nebraska planning to honor Veterans who fought in World War II

Project announced at Wednesday observance of Victory Day

Toshia Jones resigns as Chamber of Commerce President/CEO

Toshia Jones resigns as Chamber of Commerce President/CEO

Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO has submitted her resignation effective May 17.

The Gun Cabinet in Valentine under new ownership

The Gun Cabinet in Valentine under new ownership

A gun, shooting supplies, and sporting good store in Valentine has changed ownership.

Jay Beckby: Hastings Mayoral Candidate Profile

Jay Beckby: Hastings Mayoral Candidate Profile

Our fifth and final Hastings Mayoral Candidate Profile features Jay Beckby, a local business owner who owns several businesses in the Hastings and surrounding areas. 

National Weather Service confirms tornado near Wymore this week

National Weather Service confirms tornado near Wymore this week

Photos and video matched the path of the storm, which did damage to a state highway yard

U.S. Postal Service to move mail processing center from North Platte to Denver

U.S. Postal Service to move mail processing center from North Platte to Denver

The United States Postal Service has decided it will transfer operations of the North Platte Mail Processing and Distribution Center to Denver, and convert the North Platte facility to a Local Processing Center.

Kimball Man Arrested for 2019 Sexual Assault of a Child

Kimball Man Arrested for 2019 Sexual Assault of a Child

Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Kimball man following an investigation into a reported sexual assault of a child.

Paddock-O’Reilly named Vice President for Academic Affairs

Paddock-O’Reilly named Vice President for Academic Affairs

Dr. Kimberly Paddock-O’Reilly has been named Chadron State College’s next Vice President for Academic Affairs, President Ron K. Patterson announced Wednesday.

GISH education pathway trains future teachers, hopes to address teacher shortage

GISH education pathway trains future teachers, hopes to address teacher shortage

We all remember a teacher that saw something that others didn’t, that motivated us to do better, that taught us something. 

Nebraska river named first certified ‘Quiet Trail’ in the U.S.

Nebraska river named first certified ‘Quiet Trail’ in the U.S.

An area in north-central Nebraska is touting a first-in-the-nation designation. The Niobrara National Scenic River has been awarded the title of a "Quiet Trail."

39 libraries awarded over $37,000 in grants

39 libraries awarded over $37,000 in grants

The Nebraska Library Commission has unveiled the recipients of the Youth Grants for Excellence, awarded to libraries throughout Nebraska.

County Governments strives to provide high speed internet to rural Nebraska

County Governments strives to provide high speed internet to rural Nebraska

County governments are taking more control over the implementation of high speed internet in rural Nebraska.

NACO exec meets with county commissioners

NACO exec meets with county commissioners

Nebraska Association of County Officials Executive Director Jon Cannon met with the Cheyenne County Commissioners recently.

Wheat Belt Public Power District begins power pole cleanup following April 6 storm

Wheat Belt Public Power District begins power pole cleanup following April 6 storm

Wheat Belt Public Power District is starting power pole cleanup operations in the aftermath of the April 6 storm. The storm storm left a trail of damage, including more than 1,100 power poles across the Wheat Belt service area.

Early voting questions persist

Early voting questions persist

It was just a year ago when the voter ID debate was in full swing that State Sen. Julie Slama—all for Voter ID--wanted an even tougher law.

Beatrice Clean City Week haul-off, wrapping up

Beatrice Clean City Week haul-off, wrapping up

Amount of material hauled is lower, compared with past year

Nebraska Political organization waiving off mailer, as a smear on a Gage County Board member, seeking reelection

Nebraska Political organization waiving off mailer, as a smear on a Gage County Board member, seeking reelection

Three runoffs for the Gage County Board are part of next Tuesday's Primary

Apartment evacuation finds one dead in Norfolk

Apartment evacuation finds one dead in Norfolk

One person is dead after a northeast Nebraska apartment had to be evacuated for carbon monoxide.

NU Foundation moving to UNK Regional Engagement Center, plans to sell UNK Alumni House

NU Foundation moving to UNK Regional Engagement Center, plans to sell UNK Alumni House

The University of Nebraska Foundation is planning to sell the UNK Alumni House as part of its transition to using space at the new Regional Engagement Center.

David Brauer chosen for Cornhusker Boys State

David Brauer chosen for Cornhusker Boys State

American Legion Post No. 17 of Sidney has selected David E. Brauer to attend Cornhusker Boys' State in June.

Vehicle-home accident results in Scottsbluff man facing DUI, related charges

Vehicle-home accident results in Scottsbluff man facing DUI, related charges

A Scottsbluff man is facing charges after the vehicle he was driving collided with a home May 4. No serious injuries were reported.

Attorney and lobbyist discusses concerns with EPIC proposal

Attorney and lobbyist discusses concerns with EPIC proposal

No one wants to pay high taxes, but how does a state maintain services without adequate tax revenue?

Discussions continue for courthouse plans, construction manager at risk approved

Discussions continue for courthouse plans, construction manager at risk approved

Discussions continue at the Board of Commissioners in Hall County concerning the future of the courthouse. 

Extension officials update county commissioners on local programs, staff

Extension officials update county commissioners on local programs, staff

Rob Eirich, Extension Educator and Engagement Zone Coordinator and Extension Educator Karen DeBoer met with the Cheyenne County Commissioners May 6.

Hall County Emergency Manager Jon Rosenlund wins statewide award

Hall County Emergency Manager Jon Rosenlund wins statewide award

A central Nebraska official is being honored locally for receiving a statewide award.

Sunset Plaza Mall T.I.F. bond approved for $3.5 million

Sunset Plaza Mall T.I.F. bond approved for $3.5 million

The Norfolk Community Development Agency held a rather large, but brief, discussion in regards to a tax increment funding project on Monday night. 

Fisher Rainbow Fountain to turn back on this weekend in Hastings

Fisher Rainbow Fountain to turn back on this weekend in Hastings

A traditional sign of summer in Hastings is set to be ignited again this weekend.

Jefferson County looks to receive more grant money for PWF road project

Jefferson County looks to receive more grant money for PWF road project

Jefferson County is looking for additional funding to complete to PWF road project.

Winning the fight against drug crimes

Winning the fight against drug crimes

Richardson County sheriff says dealers shy about bringing quantities into the extreme corner of southeast Nebraska