Preparing for the calving season can help minimize calf loss and reduce stress on those caring for the cowherd. First off, pay attention to the nutritional needs of bred heifers and cows prior to calving.

Flood Communications – Western Nebraska, the parent company of radio stations 987 The Big Boy and Cheyenne County Country, as well as TV station News Channel Nebraska, has announced the hiring of Sidney native Avery Lawson as their new account executive.

SIDNEY -- The Cheyenne County Commissioners approved several people to volunteer boards Tuesday morning. The commissioners met on Tuesday because Monday was a legal holiday, President's Day.

A crash between mile marker 5 and 8 forced the closure of Interstate 80 eastbound near Bushnell, leaving a line of traffic stranded in cold temperatures as low as -7 degrees Wednesday morning.

CHAPPELL -- Quality of life is what makes a community thrive, and the Chappell Community Foundation is helping add a splash pad to outdoor options.

Winter weather continues to impact schools and services across the Nebraska Panhandle and northeastern Colorado, prompting multiple delays and closures for Wednesday.

Dickey & Associates Auctioneers has moved from a few miles south of Sidney to on the western side of Sidney. The new facility has room for on-site auctions as well as storage.

The Pine Bluffs Police Department recognized an organization dedicated to protecting police dogs after one of its own K9 officers received a life-saving donation.

The University of Nebraska Medical Center has announced its fall 2024 dean’s list, recognizing students who have achieved academic excellence in their respective programs.

A blast of Arctic air is set to grip the Nebraska Panhandle region this week, bringing dangerous cold and accumulating snow as a polar vortex pushes bitter temperatures across the Rockies and northern Plains.

The 2025 Sidney High School FFA Labor Auction event packed the Sidney High School Commons area February 15.

The Sidney High School Red Raider Speech Team earned multiple finishes near the top of the standings in various categories at the North Platte High School Blue and Gold Speech Meet on Saturday.

Officers with the Torrington, Wyo. Police Department made contact with Bianca Isabel Moreno Saturday and confirmed her well-being.

A dinner and auction fundraiser for two-year-old Beckett Block will take place on Friday, Feb. 28, at the Sidney Elk’s Lodge at 1040 Jackson St.

An Alliance man has been arrested on a first-degree assault charge, being accused of attacking another man early Saturday morning.

A 16-year-old charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of a Scottsbluff teen pleaded not guilty Friday in Scotts Bluff County Court.

Cheyenne County's Chief Deputy County Attorney officially took office as county attorney on February 14 before the Hon. Judge Derek Weimer.

The stories of the toughest town on the tracks and how they shaped the town's history as Sinful Sidney.

SIDNEY -- Anne Belieu announces her retirement at the end of the school year. She has taught 43 years in Sidney Public Schools.

A specialized summer camp dedicated to enriching the lives of students with visual impairments is receiving a significant boost thanks to a generous donation from Tallgrass.

A 21-year-old Ogallala man accused of fatally shooting another man last year has been sentenced to decades in prison.

Scottsbluff City Manager Kevin Spencer announced Thursday Captain Krisa Brass as the new Chief of Police, highlighting her dedication, leadership and deep understanding of the community.

Senator Paul Strommen talks on budget briefings and the coming preliminary budget. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, he is expecting difficult decisions in balancing the budget.

Darlene Tiner has seen a lot in nearly 28 years as a Kimball County dispatcher. She has decided to hang up the headset and move on to something else.

Sidney Police Chief Sam Lovato announced February 11 that Officer Jon Haefele has been promoted to sergeant. Sgt. Haefele is in his third year with the Sidney Police Department.

The Pine Bluffs Police Department addressed two separate use-of-force incidents Wednesday that occurred over the weekend, both involving intoxicated drivers who became combative during their arrests.

Leyton High School senior Zaili Benish reached a significant milestone in her high school basketball career, scoring her 2,000th career point

Sidney's South Elementary School Principal Rick Meyer has accepted the role of Superintendent at Columbus Lakeview in Columbus, Ne.

Justin J. Mohr, a special education teacher at Mary Lynch Elementary School, was arrested Tuesday, accused of child abuse at the Kimball elementary school. 

Sidney City Manager David Scott Tuesday in the city council meeting introduced Interim Police Chief Samuel Lovato as the new Chief of Police for the City of Sidney.

The Regional West board of directors has announced the hiring of Ned Resch as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Resch will assume leadership duties on March 10.

A winter storm is bringing snow and hazardous travel conditions to parts of the southern Nebraska Panhandle and northeast Colorado, with a Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 11 a.m. Wednesday.

SCOTTSBLUFF -- The Commercial and Non-Commercial Re-certification Pesticide Training scheduled for February 13 in Scottsbluff will be postponed until Thursday, February 20

SIDNEY -- Working through the first semester with additional students at South, Central and West Elementary schools is causing some adjustments in what grades are at what buildings.

Carla Brauer has an endless list of students and former students in her 42 years, closer to 43, she has been in education. She closes the book on her formal role at the end of this school year.

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Wyo., has issued a winter weather advisory for areas of the Panhandle including Cheyenne, Kimball, and Morrill counties.

Two properties tied to Nebraska’s outdoor retail history are hitting the auction block next month.

Caitlin Roes has been named as the new Rural Prosperity Nebraska Extension Educator for the Northern Panhandle. She and her husband live on the family farm near Chadron.

Kory A Rasmussen, of Alliance, is in custody on several charges following a gun incident and executing a search warrant of his home.

CHAPPELL -- About three years ago Kristy Nerud purchased the grocery store in Chappell. She bought it as a hands-on investment. It became more than that. It is a place where residents meet, and where they shop for the home needs.

The Kimball County Highway Department is reporting County Road 55 is closed between U.S. Highway 30 and County Road 42 to assist with cleanup efforts from the February 9 train derailment.

Two separate Union Pacific train derailments occurred in Nebraska on Sunday morning, prompting emergency responses and causing disruptions in multiple areas.

Bridgeport's boys and girls basketball teams won the Western Trails Conference Tournament in Scottsbluff this weekend. The lady bulldogs came into the tournament as the first seed and four time defending champions of the tournament. They faced the tournam

The Scottsbluff Police Department announced two additional arrests in connection with the homicide investigation of Wyatt Reeb.

Sidney School District officials have announced the January 2025 Sidney Middle and High School students of the month.

District 47 Sen. Paul Strommen talks about the busy life of a freshman senator and the value of community input and support.

The feedlot at the Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff has temporarily closed its gates. The closure is an opportunity to reassess and retool the facility to meet cattle producers' needs.

The Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Business recently inducted five honorees into the Nebraska Business Hall of Fame.

Western Nebraska Community College announced February 7 its Fall 2024 President's List and Dean's List/

Kyle Woolington, 42, of Pine Bluffs, WY was arrested after ramming a Kimball County Sheriff's Office vehicle that was attempting a traffic stop on Woolington's vehicle.

Scotts Bluff County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a single vehicle rollover at about 3:48 p.m. A juvenile driver and his passenger sustained minor injuries.

High school students from western Nebraska participated in the Eighth Annual Best of the West Competition on Jan. 29 at Chadron State College.

After 31 years, five in Chappell, Michelle Schmid is ready to be more involved in the farm life. She is seeking someone interested in being a community pharmacist.

A 44-year-old Gering woman was sentenced to a minimum of two years in state prison for felony possession with the intent to distribute.

Defendants were sentenced for assault and possession charges in District Court on Tuesday.

It was just after 4:00 am on Wednesday when emergency responders received a call of a truck that had hit the fire hydrant across the street from the Main Street Market on Hwy 30 in Kimball. The truck apparently attempted to back off of, than drive forward

Farmers across western Nebraska and surrounding regions now have 24/7 access to high-quality liquid fertilizer with the opening of a state-of-the-art facility by Adams Industries and Simplot Grower Solutions.

Joan Kicken, 65, was charged with one count of Fraudulently Obtaining a Payment on Behalf of a Recipient of Medical Assistance, a class IV felony. She was was sentenced to two years of probation and ordered to pay $76,963.90.

Recently, I had the privilege of attending and speaking at a Nebraska Public Affairs Chamber event, where I was asked some thoughtful questions about my journey so far in the Senate.

Charges against Corey T. Rotherham Jr. were amended to Aiding and Abetting Second Degree Murder, and Aiding and Abetting Use of a Deadly Weapon to Commit a Felony.

A Kimball man who was arrested in October on suspicion of eating a cat was found guilty in District Court Tuesday afternoon.

The event, presented by Sutton Home Gallery, will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 12 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 13 at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds.

Safe At Home is offering a program that adapts AI logistics to monitor behavior in healthcare.

The community will join for its fourth adult soup contest and movie night this week.