The Cheyenne County Sheriff's Department and Sidney Police Department are investigating reports of recently stolen vehicles.

A student accused of bringing a gun to an Alliance school was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon. 

SIDNEY -- Business continues to grow for Highby Outdoors. The company is searching for a bigger location to accommodate their inventory and business plan.

SIDNEY -- Residents who rely on auto-pay or simply the convenience of online payment of city services, may want to pay special attention to their utility bills.

Downtown Kimball has had several looks, changing with each generation. The current look might best be described as vacant. This week two more buildings, owned by the same man were put on the market. 120 S. Chestnut, currently vacant has been listed. The b

SCOTTSBLUFF -- David C. Roberts, 46, of Scottsbluff, of the  was found unresponsive by staff at the Scotts Bluff County Detention Center at about 6:30 p.m. on Friday, December 1.  

LODGEPOLE -- Christmas in the Village was held in Lodgepole on Saturday, December 3, at the Panther Activity Center. .

During its November 2023 meeting, the Nebraska Community Foundation (NCF) Board of Directors welcomed three new members whose wealth of experience will further the nonprofit’s ability to serve communities across the state.

Western Nebraska Community College student Wyatt Hotz is a recipient of the 2023 mikeroweWORKS foundation work ethic scholarship. Hotz was one of 200 recipients from across the country. 

SIDNEY -- The Sidney and Greater Area Fund recently issued a grant to PlainsWest CASA. PlainsWest CASA is a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the court system.

SIDNEY -- Sidney's start month of December continued Sunday with the annual Shop With a Cop event and Cheyenne County Community Center's Holiday Vendor Fair on December 3.

The Chappell community started the Christmas season right with a community celebration December 3. More than 200 children visited with Santa to let him know their Christmas wishes and ride the fire trucks.

The Cheyenne County Sheriff's Department assisted the WING task force with the arrest of a man wanted in Scotts Bluff county.

The City of Sidney has been awarded a $435,000 CDBG grant for downtown revitalization.

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Crystal Hunter, 29 was pulled over by the Kimball County Sheriff's Office on Friday December 1st. The traffic stop led to Hunter being arrested for driving on a suspended license and possession of methamphetamine. As a result of the traffic stop, The Kimb

SIDNEY -- Cold temperatures didn't stop the Holidays on Hickory Christmas celebration, Saturday, December 2.

A quick-moving band of snow covered streets, sidewalks, yards and highways across the Nebraska Panhandle Sunday morning. 

An arrest has been made following an assault investigation. On 12/02/2023 at approximately 12:56 A.M., the Kimball Police Department responded to a residence in the 400 block of South Jefferson Street, reference a reported domestic assault. A subsequent i

The red kettles and ringing of bells, often symbolic of the Salvation Army, are out at select locations in Sidney and Cheyenne County throughout the Christmas season.

POTTER --  The Potter-Dix one-act team won the D2-6 One Acts competition and is heading to the state competition.

Skywest is contractually bound to Scottsbluff and two other cities, partly because of a lack of competition.

Beginning December 4th, we will play 104.3 KIMB's Not So Secret Santa every weekday morning on "The Top of Nebraska Morning Show." You will hear a cue to call in the 8 am hour, and caller five will win a great prize from a local business. We have gift car

The Kimball Longhorn girls and boys got their basketball seasons off to a start last night against the Bayard Tigers. The Longhorns traveled to Bayard for their official opening season games, after both the boys and girls lost to Alliance in the “Ha

MOPS International, a Denver-based Christian ministry providing a mom community to mothers of young children around the globe, announced in September that it will rebrand to “TheMomCo by MOPS International” in Spring 2024. 

Sidney High School students will be competing to promote their product or service, and among $8,000 in prizes at the first Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge in Sidney.

The Scottsbluff Police Department is reporting an increase in the number of scam telephone calls, including scams representing the police department.

Union Pacific crews were busy in Sidney today cleaning up after a four-car derailment.

The Sidney City Council gave a thumbs-up to the purchase of three more SCBA units and related equipment for the Sidney Fire Department November 28.

The community support of the Night of Hope's 2023 campaign resulted in the donation of new equipment for the Dowart Cancer Care center. Proceeds from the Night of Hope purchased a blanket warmer and a battery-powered patient lift. 

The Sidney City Council Tuesday approved a TIF plan for R Perry Construction to build 11 new homes in Sidney. The agreement is housing at a maximum of $275,000 near the Lodgepole Creek Apartments.

Authorities discovered methamphetamine and other drug paraphernalia while investigating a single-vehicle accident southwest of Sidney Sunday. 

Law enforcement recognized the Northfield and Rock Churches for their help during the 28-hour stand off that took place in Gering in September.

Three people were hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash just east of Mitchell Tuesday morning.

SIDNEY --  The Sidney Chapter of Compassionate Friends is hosting the annual Candlelight Service 6 p.m December 10. The service will be held at The Well Church, 432 20th St, Sidney. The event is designed as a solemn opportunity to remember loved-ones.

SIDNEY– The Sidney and Greater Area Fund (SAGA Fund) has announced a partnership with Keep Sidney Beautiful to enhance the well-being of our community through a community cleanup initiative.

The Sidney Police Department and Fraternal Order of Police No. 43 are hosting "The Grinch" 2 p.m. December 3 at the Fox Theater.

Young students in the Sidney Public School district are helping families in need with a food drive. The program is in connection with World Kindness Day.

Regional West’s medical staff recently welcomed two new physicians and two nurse practitioners.

Adams Autos and Equipment announced the successful acquisition of Sidney Auto Sales. This is a milestone for Adams Autos and Equipment, positioning the company for continued growth in the Cheyenne County and greater areas.

Stan and Melissa Norgard announced this morning Sam & Louie's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria in Sidney is closing. The Norgards will be focusing on their brewing operation and Savor and Grace will be moving to the Sam & Louie's location.

The Western Community College Area (WCCA) Board of Governors is pleased to announce that the At-Large vacancy has been filled by former Nebraska state senator John Stinner. He was sworn in at the November Board of Governor's meeting via Zoom.

The Village of Dix was contacted in October by State Auditor Mike Foley's office after his office received concerns regarding the village.

Icy road conditions are blamed for a single vehicle rollover accident near the Highway 26 and East 27th intersection in Scottsbluff at approximately 7:47 p.m. Saturday night.

Downed power lines are being blamed for a grass fire near mile marker 37 on Interstate 80 on Nov. 19. 

A 54-year-old Oshkosh man was arrested following a November 22 drive-by incident in Oshkosh. According to the Nebraska State Patrol, no one was injured.

Cheyenne County's first indoor Christmas tour, the "All Is Bright" tour at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds, recorded more than 400 people attending opening night.

No one was transported by ambulance to the hospital with injuries in a two-vehicle accident in Sidney Saturday afternoon.

Here's the latest winter weather information, including weather alerts, road conditions, and storm closings and cancellations.

Winter weather advisories and winter storm warnings didn't stop shoppers from finding deals on TVs, gloves, kerosene and tape measures.

In the past five years, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints bought twice as much Nebraska land as the second biggest buyer. If they keep it up, they’ll soon own more than anyone.

A man was arrested in Oshkosh after a drive-by shooting and a standoff.

The Cheyenne County Historical Society is canceling the November 24 Lantern Tours. The Lantern Tours are expected to resume Saturday and Sunday, November 25-26.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for areas including Kimball and Cheyenne counties. The advisory is in effect through Saturday morning.

A variety of winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories are posted across the Nebraska Panhandle, northeast Colorado and southeast Wyoming.

A pastor of the United Methodist Church was arrested today in an investigation related to an embezzlement report.

Today, November 22, might be the warm before the storm as Panhandle temperatures are in the 60s. That all changes starting Thanksgiving as a cold front, with the possibility of snow, is expected.

Samantha Pfingston, of Plymouth, was caller #98 on Wednesday and gave The Big Boy Morning Show Host Hunter Arterburn and Best Plumbing, Heating and Cooling's Chrissy Russell the nine-number combination to Break the Bank and win $987.

Adams Industries announced today the acquisition of Sidney Auto Sales fro the DeNovellis family.

Police arrested a man in connection with a stolen vehicle recovered near Old Post. Road and 17J Link in Sidney November 21.

Meteorologist Paul Trambley advises if you're away from home after 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving night, it might be a good idea to hold tight until a holiday snowstorm passes. 

Sidney Pre-K teacher Taylor Hagemeyer is relating to her students, and adults, with her other passion: writing children's books. Her books include "Things that Rhyme with Autism," and "Things that Rhyme with Type 1 Diabetes."

Plates were full, and for lunch hour much of the community shared a table as the Sidney Elks Lodge hosted a Thanksgiving lunch Tuesday, November 21.

Cattlemen's Ball coming to the Panhandle in 2024. Cattlemen's Ball is a fundraiser for cancer benefiting the Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center and the local community.