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.

A 25-year-old Hay Springs man is facing a first-degree assault charge after a man was found unconscious and seriously injured in the street.

NORFOLK, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska is preparing to televise nearly 100 high school basketball games over the next three months.

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.

The World Boxing Council released a report saying that boxer and Omaha native Terence “Bud” Crawford has been stripped of his super middleweight title.

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.

While the Husker Football regular season is complete with a 7-5 record, work continues for the Big Red.

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.

NDOT gives a statewide update on I-80 construction — several projects nearly done, more major work ahead through 2027. Drivers urged to stay alert in work zones.

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

Cheyenne Frontier Days just dropped its full 2026 Frontier Nights lineup - from Blake Shelton to Hardy to Riley Green. Tickets go on sale Dec. 11.

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.

Gering Public Schools says longtime Activities Director Shawn Seiler will step down in July after 17 years. He’s accepted a new leadership role with FCA.

Laramie County deputies say a Cheyenne man injured an officer and rammed a patrol car during a slow-speed pursuit Monday night. Charges now include attempted vehicular homicide.

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

For the third time in her career, Bergen Reilly is the Big Ten Setter of the Year. 

Nebraska Volleyball Head Coach Dani Busboom-Kelly has been named the Big Ten Coach of the Year. 

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.

In small towns, even one new business can make a noticeable difference. In Gordon, eight of them have opened on Main Street in the past year — a change city leaders say is helping breathe new life into the community.

Less than 72 hours after Nebraska fell to Iowa 40-16 to cap off a 7-5 regular season, the Huskers made significant coaching change. 

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.

Nebraska is the No. 1 overall seed and hosting NCAA first and second rounds in Lincoln. Huskers open Friday night against Long Island.

The No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team capped an unbeaten regular season with a 25-16, 25-13, 25-20 sweep in front of 8,461 at John Cook Arena at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on Saturday night. 

Pryce Sandfort scored 20 points and Nebraska overcame early bad news by staying undefeated beating USC Upstate 72-63.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is seeking information on the illegal shooting and wanton waste of a white-tailed buck in southeastern Arthur County.

For the second year in a row, Haxtun muscled past Akron to win the 8-man state football championship.

Nebraska volleyball rolled past Penn State in a dominant sweep to stay unbeaten at 29-0.

Mark Gronowski rushed for two touchdowns and passed for a third, Kamari Moulton ran for 93 yards and two scores and Iowa spoiled Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson’s career game with a 40-16 victory.

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

Sidney’s historic season ends with a 20-6 loss to Wahoo in the Class C1 title game, but the Red Raiders bring home the first state football trophy in school history. Coach Smith and alumni reflect on a landmark run.

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.

Jim Mora built UConn into a winning program. Now he will try to do the same at Colorado State.

Tyson Foods’ decision to close a beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, could devastate the small city and undermine the profits of ranchers nationwide.

Rienk Mast hit seven 3-pointers and finished with 31 points on 11-of-18 shooting to help Nebraska beat Winthrop 80-73 and remain undefeated.

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 Nebraska Court of Appeals has upheld the prison sentence of a Lincoln man convicted of manslaughter in Rushville.

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.

19 seniors will put on the pads at Memorial Stadium one final time when the Huskers take on Iowa on Black Friday. 

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.

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.

Tuesday’s game will be the first state championship game a Sidney boys team has played in since 2015 when the Raiders lost to Elkhorn South in the Class B state basketball finals.

Sterling firefighters quickly knocked down a barn fire Thursday morning on CR 48. No people or livestock were inside, and the fire was contained to the building’s interior. No injuries reported.

Garden County made history on Friday night. The Eagles defeated Southwest 41-22 to win the D6 State Championship, winning the program's first state title.

The Red Raiders beat Columbus Lakeview 28-24

NORFOLK, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska has released its end of season Nebraska high school volleyball rankings for the 2025 season.

Derek Tonjes tied the Class C1 record for touchdown passes in a playoff game in the Bluejays' 47-13 win over Chadron

OMAHA, Neb. – The Omaha Supernovas, the world’s leading volleyball franchise, have officially announced their 28-match schedule for the upcoming 2026 Major League Volleyball season.

Braden Frager scored nine of his 21 points in a 12-0 first-half run, as Nebraska overcame a slow start to down Midland, 91-50, Monday night in an exhibition game at Pinnacle Bank Arena.