Pine Bluffs police cadets were recognized by the Cheyenne Police Department for their help during the Cheyenne Frontier Days parade, assisting with traffic control, safety patrols and parade setup.

A Morrill County deputy arrested a Minatare man after a reported late-night pursuit in Bridgeport that included speeding, a failure to stop, and damage to mailboxes and a gate.

A small fire at a Chadron laundromat was quickly contained today thanks to the fast response of the Chadron Volunteer Fire Department.

The Sidney City Council Tuesday approved promoting Kim Phillips to Deputy City Clerk. At Clerk Lori Borchert's March 2 retirement, the council will then decide to promote her to Clerk/Treasurer.

A High Wind Watch is in effect Thursday night through Friday for the Panhandle and surrounding region. Gusts up to 70 mph are possible, with dangerous travel and elevated fire danger. Secure loose items and avoid outdoor burning.

The Sidney School District Board of Education received a clean audit opinion for the 2024-25 fiscal year during its meeting Monday, according to Rauner and Associates.

Sidney's Tyler Miller found a new path after years in EMS, building First Response Meat Company through patience, family, and a love for cooking.

Potter Volunteer Fire Department crews quickly contained two grass fires along Highway 30 east of Potter Monday afternoon, limiting each blaze to about one acre.

Julie Downing of Chadron has been named the 2025 Friend of NSASSP Award recipient for her leadership and support of Nebraska educators.

One person was injured in a two-vehicle crash Monday afternoon at Highway 26 and East 27th Street in Scottsbluff.

SAGA Fund will celebrate its $1 million challenge grant milestone Thursday at Boss City Brewing.

If you’re looking for a fun excuse to read something new, and a chance at a romantic night out, the Alliance Public Library has you covered.

An Imperial man faces multiple charges after a DUI traffic stop late Friday night escalated into a struggle with deputies.

Banner County graduate and former U.S. Marine Seth Dvorak has begun training to become a Nebraska State Trooper.

Two people were arrested after police seized methamphetamine and a handgun during a traffic stop in Sterling.

Fire crews quickly extinguished a concrete mixer truck fire at a Scottsbluff ready-mix yard.

Alliance police arrested a registered sex offender on charges of first-degree sexual assault and strangulation.

The Nebraska Legislature has convened for its 60-day session, with budget work and hundreds of bills under review.

During the early morning hours Thursday, Alliance Police officers responded to a reported burglary at a residence in Alliance while the homeowners were present. 

A traffic stop for expired plates in Sterling led to the discovery of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, according to police.

Peetz Plateau School District welcomed the public to the new and improved K-12 Peetz School Monday. Former students described it as having remnants of the past with a vision for the future.

A Venango man was arrested Wednesday near Lamar on felony and misdemeanor warrants, according to the Perkins County Sheriff’s Office.

A Nebraska Panhandle man accused of sexually assaulting a minor appeared in Lincoln County District Court Monday.

A transformer fire at the Solar Array Field on the northeast side of Scottsbluff caused a power outage Sunday afternoon before crews extinguished the blaze.

Fire crews from across Logan County and neighboring areas contained a fast-moving grass fire Friday afternoon at the Logan County Shooting Sports Complex near Sterling.

Governor Jim Pillen has reappointed Doug Zingula, of Crawford, formerly of Sidney, to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

Regional West welcomed its first baby of the new year at 12:05 p.m. on New Year’s Day.

An 18-year-old from Colorado was arrested after a high-speed pursuit on I-80 in western Nebraska that reached 140 mph and ended near Sutherland, according to the Nebraska State Patrol.

Savor & Grace owner Jill Sauder announced the Sidney cheese and sandwich shop is for sale after three years, citing a desire to pursue new opportunities while finding the right person to carry the business forward.

A stolen e-bike was quickly recovered and returned after officers realized the suspect had ridden it straight to the Sterling Police Department.

A New Year’s Day structure fire in Ogallala caused only minor damage thanks to quick action by occupants and a rapid response from fire crews. No injuries were reported.

A juvenile was cited after a firework ignited the exterior of a Scottsbluff home, causing an estimated $5,000 in damage. Fire officials are reminding the public to use fireworks responsibly as the New Year approaches.

Regional West Garden County Hospital in Oshkosh will convert to a Rural Emergency Hospital (REH), hospital and rural health officials said.

Firefighters responded to a rural Cheyenne County home after a trailer loaded with hay caught fire, destroying the entire load. No injuries were reported.

Firefighters responded before dawn on Christmas morning to a garage fire in Iliff that threatened nearby buildings, officials said.

A bizarre incident in southwest Nebraska involving a cow led to one person being injured and an officer shooting the animal.

Christmas Day 2025 went down as the warmest on record across the region, with widespread record highs set for the fourth straight day, according to the National Weather Service.

A group of Sidney High School students spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Day spreading holiday cheer by singing Christmas carols throughout Sidney.

Sterling police are investigating a parking lot crash that left two people injured after a driver struck coworkers Tuesday morning.

The town of Sedgwick, Colo., is seeking candidates for four trustee positions and mayor. Election packets will be available January 6 at the Town Hall.

Toss Becker Foundation's "STINT Takeover Night" is planned for 7 p.m. January 26 at The Upper Room in downtown Sidney.

Unseasonable warmth set multiple record highs Monday across western Nebraska and southeast Wyoming, with near-70-degree temperatures continuing into Christmas.

Sidney police, fire and EMS held a large-scale active shooter training exercise Sunday at Sidney High School while students were on winter break.

Sidney may soon have its own Economic Development Corporation, a nonprofit model used across rural Nebraska to support small businesses and workforce development.

After more than three decades behind the headset, longtime dispatcher Nancy Neal is retiring from the Scotts Bluff County Communications Center.

A $1,000 Shopping Spree turned into a full “treat yourself” day Saturday for Nate Rahmig and his girlfriend Ashton Van Anne.

Chadron State College has announced the undergraduate students on the Fall 2025 President’s and Dean’s Lists.

Dig out your craziest, funniest Christmas sweater for the last weekend of the All Is Bright 2025.

ALLIANCE -- The Alliance Police Department announces its newest officer, Chris Laake, to the department’s team of dedicated professionals. “We are proud to welcome Chris to the Alliance Police Department family,” said Chief David Leavitt

Sterling police handled multiple incidents this week, including stolen vehicle recoveries and a DUI crash involving patrol vehicles.

Sterling firefighters quickly knocked down a garage fire Thursday night, preventing flames from spreading into a nearby home.

Strong winds, low humidity and dry grasses are creating dangerous wildfire conditions across southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle, with officials urging extreme caution Friday.

Mitchell Mayor Paul Murrell is due for arraignment in Scotts Bluff County Court January 9 after the State Auditor received allegations of misconduct.

Fire crews battled a blaze at Dinklage Feed Yards west of Sidney Wednesday night. The fire damaged a feeder mixer and building, injured two firefighters - both now released from the hospital - and remains under investigation.

High winds continue to hammer the Sidney region tonight, with gusts over 60 mph reported locally. Power outages hit Pine Bluffs, and extreme winds fueled a wildfire near Cheyenne earlier this evening.

Congrats to Nate Rahmig of Bridgeport, our $1,000 Shopping Spree winner! Nate and a guest will be chauffeured Saturday to spend the cash from Sutton Home Gallery and 987 The Big Boy.

Wrap Technologies, Inc., of Miami, Fla., announced Tuesday the Alliance Police Department is the first police department in Nebraska to fully implement the BolaWrap® non-lethal devices.

Nebraska is officially the first state in America to sign on to the Trump Administration's Medicaid work requirement rules. 

A GoFundMe has been created to support the family of Robin Cobaugh, the Ogallala woman killed in a weekend crash in Madison County.

Chase County deputies are investigating the theft of about 500 gallons of diesel fuel near Wauneta. A suspect remains at large, and authorities are asking the public to stay alert and report any information.

The Cheyenne County Commissioners Monday agreed to E3 President Sarah Sinnett working with Cheyenne County Attorney Amber Horn to write an interlocal agreement related to a proposed Economic Development Corporation.

A Potter teen is home recovering from injuries she received in a two-vehicle accident in Sidney December 5.

PPHD is expanding access to local air quality data across the Nebraska Panhandle with PurpleAir sensors now active in communities including Sidney, Scottsbluff, Alliance, Chadron, Oshkosh and more.

In a press release dated December 16th, Kimball residents John Morrison and Kim Baliman announced they have reached an agreement, presumably with Legacy Coop, to bring Kimball's Main Street Market under local ownership.