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.

Sterling police responded to a three-vehicle crash Monday at South 10th Avenue and Hamilton Street. No injuries were reported.

Sterling police seized more than two ounces of meth and dozens of fentanyl pills during a traffic stop Monday night. The suspect was jailed on multiple felony drug charges.

Bird flu detected in wild geese in Sidney. Police say the situation is being monitored closely and residents should avoid contact with sick or dead birds. City crews are checking problem areas daily.

Authorities say a pickup truck fired shots that damaged the Oshkosh library’s Story Walk.

The 14th annual Platte Valley Companies Monument Marathon set records for money raised and total runners.

Kimball's only full service grocery store has an uncertain future as it heads into 2026 up for sale, and with its current operators preparing to exit the business.

Potter-Dix took third place at the Class D2 NSAA State Play Production Championships in Norfolk with The Witch’s Princess, earning 167 points on the state stage.

Cheyenne county residents were invited to a formal send-off for retiring clerk Beth Fiegenschuh and treasurer Shelley Bowlin Friday afternoon.

Pine Bluffs police are investigating a stolen 2013 gray Ford Fusion and are asking residents to check security camera footage from early Wednesday morning.

Students from Bluffs Middle School and Crawford Elementary were named winners in NDOT’s 2025 Name-a-Snowplow contest, with their snowplow names now displayed across the state.

Reginald Preston completed 20 years in the U.S. Navy, then returned to the farm with an interest in stone ground milling, resulting in a new field to mill enterprise.

Mary Graves received the Kimball Health Services Employee of the Month for November.

Smash up our Christmas tree this month and win BIG prizes from The Big Boy! Join Hunter at 9:40 a.m. weekday mornings to play Ornament Smash. Text SMASH to (308) 254-5804 to play.

A security camera has been installed in hopes of preventing future vandalism of the bathrooms an portable toilets at Legion Park.

Register to win a BIG $1,000 Christmas Shopping Spree from Sutton Home Gallery, The Big Boy and Cheyenne County Country by Tuesday, Dec. 17.

Regional West invites the community to attend an open house at its new oncology clinic on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 4 to 6 p.m. 

The Nebraska Community College Association hosted its annual awards ceremony in Lincoln in November, and two WNCC employees and an alum were recognized.

Sidney Police Chief Sam Lovato introduced three new officers and the promotion of an officer to sergeant at the December 2 Sidney City Council meeting. In January, the Department will be testing for three more officers.

Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce Director Joe McCarn reminds the community Shop Cheyenne County Days continues through December 13. The drawing is December 18.

Flooring and lane restoration at the Potter Duckpin Bowling Alley is complete in part due to support of the Sidney And Greater Area Fund.

Sergio Martinez, 29, of Fort Morgan, was found guilty in Morgan County District Court. He was arrested March 20 on charges of Second Degree Assault and Kidnapping.

Interim Sidney City Manager Josh Hanson announced in Tuesday's council meeting the Transportation Department is eliminating Saturday services due to State funding cuts.

County Court Judge James M. Worden, 12th Judicial District, has announced his retirement effective February 9, 2026. He has served as part of the Scotts Bluff Juvenile Drug Court, and as president of the Nebraska County Judges Association.

Sidney is suspending Saturday bus service due to state budget cuts. Weekday routes will continue 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Kimball Police Department will be getting in-car computers for the first time ever after receiving grants to cover the full cost.

Over 1.5 million bags of shredded cheese from major retailers are being recalled nationwide.

Sidney City Clerk Lori Borchert formally announced her retirement in Tuesday's city council meeting. She plans to be in office until March 2.

Kimball Public Schools has received an Excellent rating for the second year in a row from the Nebraska Department of Education.

Nebraska's Department of Education has awarded the Banner County School District an Excellent Rating by the 2024-2025 AQuESTT accountability system.

Disabled veterans in Nebraska will be able to receive an exception for their vehicle taxes and fees.

Sidney Public Schools announced Monday it is the recipient of an Excellent rating from the Nebraska Department of Education's 2024-2025 AQuESTT accountability system, the highest rating.

Cheyenne County is looking for a way to efficiently transmit documents from remote locations to department offices. The commissioners discussed the purchase of tablet computers and an internet service.

The community is invited to shop local small businesses and have a meet-and-greet with Santa this weekend for the Holiday Craft-Aganza. 

Laramie County authorities say a Burns man died after his pickup struck a stationary train Friday evening. Investigation underway.

A Brush man was arrested last week on two warrants accusing him of sexually assaulting juvenile boys following a months-long investigation by the Brush Police Department and the 13th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.

Sidney’s own Cassie Haupt cracked the nine-number code and won $987 in The Big Boy’s Break the Bank finale.

The Kimball community is invited to watch the annual Parade of Lights this Saturday, Nov. 29 at 5 p.m. 

A man accused of possessing marijuana with the intent to distribute appeared in Kimball County Court Tuesday morning.

Western Nebraska Community College’s Theatre Arts program has once again earned national recognition.

High school hoops are back for the 2025-2026 season and while teams across western Nebraska and eastern Wyoming are fighting hard through four exciting quarters, Longhorn Nation is taking it up notch with a high stakes halftime. 104.3 KIMB's Around the Wo

Authorities confirm remains found at Scotts Bluff National Monument are those of Chance Englebert, missing since 2019. His death has been ruled accidental.

The Sidney Elks Lodge was a true simulation of Thanksgiving with turkey, ham and all the fixings and football (Sidney Raiders) on the televisions while friends and families shared a table.

Sidney police executed their third warrant in five days Tuesday morning, arresting a man on drug charges near 11th and King.

The Compassionate Friends Candle Light Service will be held 7 p.m. December 14 at The Well Church in Sidney

The City of Kimball officials are working together to establish a system that will ensure all contractors are following the city’s regulations and codes set in place. 

Jesse Russell of Bridgeport is scheduled to appear in Morrill County District Court for sentencing for Child Abuse and

The Plateau Pioneers 4-H club is hosting a benefit dinner for the Weber family at Peetz (Colorado) High School December 13.

The State of Nebraska will be visiting Kimball next month to conduct surveys of the active dam.

Three Sidney residents were arrested after police served a drug warrant Sunday morning on N. 14th Ave.

State Sen. Paul Strommen says work continues between sessions as lawmakers study key issues.

The Fox Theater in Sidney recently announced a new management team. The theater will continue under the management of Kim Phillips. New to the theater is a gaming option.