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Semi-tractor-trailer collision closes eastbound lanes of Interstate 80 at Sidney
Semi-tractor-trailer collision closes eastbound lanes of Interstate 80 at Sidney

Eastbound traffic on Interstate 80 in the southern Nebraska Panhandle was delayed by a road closure Monday afternoon, because of two-vehicle accident. 

Masking requirement set to lift at most Nebraska hospitals

Masking requirement set to lift at most Nebraska hospitals

Nebraskans will no longer be required to wear masks at all times at most Nebraska hospitals.

Troopers arrest Missouri truck driver near Ogallala after alleged road rage incident

Troopers arrest Missouri truck driver near Ogallala after alleged road rage incident

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested a Missouri man following an alleged road rage incident Saturday evening during the strong winter storm in western Nebraska.

Whiteclay area substance abuse center closes, leaving few alternatives

Whiteclay area substance abuse center closes, leaving few alternatives

Facility in Gordon was well attuned to treating clients from the nearby Pine Ridge Reservation

Weather information: alerts, closings and road conditions

Weather information: alerts, closings and road conditions

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

Filibusters now find lawmakers ready for floor fight over rules

Filibusters now find lawmakers ready for floor fight over rules

As liberal lawmakers slow legislation down, conservative are pushing back.

City recognized for Project of the Year

City recognized for Project of the Year

LINCOLN -- The City of Sidney received its second Project of the Year recognition in two years. The 2023 Project of the Year award was presented at the NMPP Energy annual banquet in Lincoln.

Anderson, Swansen homer twice in Sunday slugfest

Anderson, Swansen homer twice in Sunday slugfest

Max Anderson and Gabe Swansen slugged two homers in Nebraska’s 10-7 setback vs. Illinois in the series finale on Sunday afternoon at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

Two to five more inches of snow possible Monday

Two to five more inches of snow possible Monday

Old Man Winter refuses to release his grip from the Sidney area.

Union Pacific 2nd railroad to drop push for one-person crews

Union Pacific 2nd railroad to drop push for one-person crews

Union Pacific has become the second major freight railroad in the past week to back away from the industry’s longstanding push to cut train crews down to one person as lawmakers and regulators focus on rail safety after last month’s derailment in Ohio.

Sidney Girls, Gering Boys Win John Ganser Invitational

Sidney Girls, Gering Boys Win John Ganser Invitational

The Sidney Lady Raider Track team won gold in eight events Friday to capture the team title at the John Ganser Invitational at Weymouth Field in Sidney. Gering took the top spot in the boys division, edging defending state champion Sidney by 11 points.

San Diego State muscles past Creighton, makes 1st Final Four

San Diego State muscles past Creighton, makes 1st Final Four

Darrion Trammell converted a go-ahead free throw after he was fouled on a floater with 1.2 seconds left, and San Diego State muscled its way into its first Final Four, grinding out a 57-56 victory over Creighton in the South Region final.

Early spring snow storm closes interstates, highways

Early spring snow storm closes interstates, highways

Two main road arteries in the southern Nebraska Panhandle closed Saturday afternoon due to winter weather conditions.

Huskers Clinch Series over Illinois with Long Ball

Huskers Clinch Series over Illinois with Long Ball

Nebraska crushed four homers against Illinois to clinch the weekend series over the Fighting Illini with an 8-3 win at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park on Saturday afternoon.

State Troopers performs traffic stop in Scottsbluff, end up delivering DoorDash meals

State Troopers performs traffic stop in Scottsbluff, end up delivering DoorDash meals

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (KOLN) - Nebraska State Troopers who initially performed a traffic stop in Scottsbluff unexpectedly ended up delivering a few DoorDash meals. According to a tweet from Nebraska State Patrol, a few nights ago, Troopers Dusatko and Sporer

Weather service upgrades Cheyenne, Deuel, and Garden Counties to winter storm warning

Weather service upgrades Cheyenne, Deuel, and Garden Counties to winter storm warning

A 36-hour snowfall projection map from the WeatherEye Weather Center pinpoints Sidney and Dalton to receive nearly nine inches of snow through Monday. Potter could receive around 5.5 inches. 

Snow doesn't slow 'Girls Day Out' shopping event in Sidney

Snow doesn't slow 'Girls Day Out' shopping event in Sidney

"Girls Day Out" in Sidney started with breakfast at the Sidney Elk's Lodge and the latest round of snow Saturday morning. 

Olson tosses career-high 10 strikeouts in 8-4 win

Olson tosses career-high 10 strikeouts in 8-4 win

Junior Emmett Olson threw a career-high 10 strikeouts against Illinois to propel the Huskers to a series-opening 8-4 win in front of a season-high crowd of 5,626 at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park on Friday night.

ACLU: Lawsuit likely if Nebraska bill on trans health passes

ACLU: Lawsuit likely if Nebraska bill on trans health passes

Now that a Nebraska bill to ban gender-affirming treatments for minors has cleared its first and toughest hurdle, parents and children likely to be affected by the measure are preparing for a legal fight, the American Civil Liberties Union said Friday.

Drag community shows up to protest Nebraska drag show bill

Drag community shows up to protest Nebraska drag show bill

A bill that would criminalize exposing anyone 18 or younger to a drag show in Nebraska was the last one to get a public hearing in this year’s legislative session late Friday.

Creighton ends Princeton’s March Madness run with 86-75 win

Creighton ends Princeton’s March Madness run with 86-75 win

Creighton coach Greg McDermott understood what his team needed to do if it wanted to make school history.

NWS: Early spring snow storm could drop 8-10 inches in Nebraska Panhandle through Monday

NWS: Early spring snow storm could drop 8-10 inches in Nebraska Panhandle through Monday

A winter weather advisory was issued for Cheyenne, Kimball, Banner, Scotts Bluff, Sioux, Dawes, Box Butte, Morrill, Garden, and Deuel Counties in the Nebraska Panhandle at 3:41 a.m. Saturday.

WNCC baseball wins extra-inning thriller over Trinidad

WNCC baseball wins extra-inning thriller over Trinidad

Bryce Peterson’s single to score Shintaro Inoue in the ninth inning was the game winner for the Western Nebraska Community College baseball team as they topped Trinidad State College 6-5 in extra innings at Cleveland Field in an Empire Conference contest.

'The Ark' of safety and salvation

'The Ark' of safety and salvation

Several years ago, the directors of a youth program through Evangelical Free Church decided it was easier to take the message to the children than the children to the church. More than 15 years later, the program is still serving children.

New Heartland Country artist B.J. Jamison playing in Chappell Friday night

New Heartland Country artist B.J. Jamison playing in Chappell Friday night

A new Heartland Country music artist will make his Nebraska Panhandle debut Friday night at The Rusty Bucket Pub and Grub in Chappell. 

Kimball To Hold Town Hall Meetings

Kimball To Hold Town Hall Meetings

Kimball, Nebraska—Residents and business owners in Kimball are encouraged to attend one of two upcoming Town Hall public meetings on the City of Kimball Comprehensive Plan update, to be held on April 19 and 20.

Sidney High School announces third quarter honor roll

Sidney High School announces third quarter honor roll

SIDNEY -- Sidney High School recently released the names of students who made the third quarter honor roll. The report is broken down into "Straight A Honor Roll," "B Average," and "A Average."

Ready to respond

Ready to respond

BRIDGEPORT -- In 2014, Morrill County Hospital started an ambulance service to do transfers between Bridgeport and regional hospitals. The program has evolved to a mobile emergency room capable of communicating with a hospital as it is treating patients.

Proposal that targets government-assisted ‘home equity theft’ aired during public hearing

Proposal that targets government-assisted ‘home equity theft’ aired during public hearing

A retired judge, an Omaha City Council member and civil liberties lawyers were among those who stood up Thursday for a proposal to end what some have called government-assisted 'home equity theft' in Nebraska.

Some doctors fear abortion ban 'chilling effect' will harm patient care

Some doctors fear abortion ban 'chilling effect' will harm patient care

A six-week abortion ban that may become Nebraska law worries the state’s pre-eminent doctors’ organization, which fears doctors could risk felony charges if they violate it – even though criminal charges aren’t explicitly in the bill.

New Mystery: Remembering Nebraska’s forgotten 'whodunit queen'

New Mystery: Remembering Nebraska’s forgotten 'whodunit queen'

Eva Mahoney grew up to write 59 books in 60 years, became one of the most famed mystery novelists on Earth, won the highest award given to mystery writers and earned the nickname 'America's Agatha Christie.'

Area High School All-Conference Selections Announced

Area High School All-Conference Selections Announced

The Minuteman Activities Conference, Western Trails Conference, and Western Conference all released their girls and boys All-Conference selections for the 2022-23 Winter Sports season.

Lincoln-based Nelnet announces hundreds of additional layoffs

Lincoln-based Nelnet announces hundreds of additional layoffs

Nelnet, the student loan service company based in Lincoln, is cutting an additional 550 positions in its diversified services division.

Former Kimball High School all-state athlete to lead Central Missouri basketball program

Former Kimball High School all-state athlete to lead Central Missouri basketball program

Adam Bohac is originally from Kimball and was an All-State basketball and football player at Kimball High School. He graduated from Kimball in 2000.

Huskers End Season in WNIT Super 16

Huskers End Season in WNIT Super 16

Isabelle Bourne led Nebraska with 17 points, while Jaz Shelley added 12 points and nine assists, but it was not enough to stop Kansas from working its way to a 64-55 women's basketball win over the Huskers at Allen Fieldhouse on Thursday night.

Overnight snow helps rebuild 'Sonny's Super Snow Mountain'

Overnight snow helps rebuild 'Sonny's Super Snow Mountain'

987 The Big Boy is giving away a $250 gift card to Sonny's Super Foods to the person who correctly guesses what day the snow pile will be melted down to the bare parking lot. Over 670 people registered guesses before the sign-up period closed on March 3. 

Transgender bill survives initial fight, McDonnell is lone Democrat defection

Transgender bill survives initial fight, McDonnell is lone Democrat defection

Fellow Democrat, State Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, says in her eyes McDonnell is really a Republican.

Spring starts with shot of snow, ice, fog

Spring starts with shot of snow, ice, fog

SIDNEY -- Residents in much of the Panhandle woke today to snow and icy conditions as well as fog limiting visibility for travelers.

NSAA announces Academic All-State for winter activities

NSAA announces Academic All-State for winter activities

The Nebraska School Activities Association announcing student recipients of the Winter NCPA Academic All State Awards.

Police arrest man for pointing a firearm at motorists

Police arrest man for pointing a firearm at motorists

Police arrested a 30-year-old man accused of pointing a firearm at motorists while driving his own vehicle. 

Nebraska holds 2023 Pro Day, all 32 NFL teams in attendance

Nebraska holds 2023 Pro Day, all 32 NFL teams in attendance

It’s the time of year when NFL hopefuls look to make a first impression on NFL scouts and that’s what 14 huskers attempted to do on Wednesday morning during Nebraska’s 2023 Pro Day.

UnitedHealthcare, NCN team up once again for Small Towns Matter giveaway

UnitedHealthcare, NCN team up once again for Small Towns Matter giveaway

UnitedHealthcare and News Channel Nebraska are teaming up once again to participate in a bicycle helmet giveaway along with a grant towards an elementary school.

Two SFD firefighters complete probationary year

Two SFD firefighters complete probationary year

STERLING, Colo. -- Firefighters Jenny Breuer and Cody Fix recently completed their probationary year with Sterling Fire Department.

WNCC’s Lu named to WBCA 30 Under 30 list

WNCC’s Lu named to WBCA 30 Under 30 list

Western Nebraska Community College women’s basketball interim head coach Isaac Lu was given a special recognition by the WBCA (Women’s Basketball Coaches Association) that was released on Monday.

Huskers Fall in Ninth on Tuesday

Huskers Fall in Ninth on Tuesday

Nebraska fell 6-5 at Creighton after surrendering three runs in the bottom of the ninth on Tuesday night at Charles Schwab Field.

Scotts Bluff County to purchase new vehicles for public transit system

Scotts Bluff County to purchase new vehicles for public transit system

The Scotts Bluff County Commissioners gave approval to the transit department to purchase new vehicles on Monday.

High school track season opens with indoor meet in Chadron

High school track season opens with indoor meet in Chadron

With about 300 athletes participating, there was plenty of strong competition Saturday during the annual high school track and field meet sponsored by Chadron State College inside its Nelson Physical Activity Center.

Rhule calls Ervin a star of the off-season

Rhule calls Ervin a star of the off-season

Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule hopes Gabe Ervin, Jr. can be that "battering ram that puts games away."

Sterling Police arrest man for enticement charges

Sterling Police arrest man for enticement charges

STERLING, Colo. -- Sterling Police announced this afternoon the arrest of Michael Scott Bretz, 49, on charges related to enticement of a child.

Dog rescue program expected in Chappell Friday

Dog rescue program expected in Chappell Friday

CHAPPELL -- Jordan's Way is planning a stop in Chappell Friday as part of a regional tour. The three-hour stop is planned for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 24.

'Bingopalooza' nets fun and financial support

'Bingopalooza' nets fun and financial support

The Lodgepole Community Fund hosted Bingopalooza on Saturday, March 11, in conjunction with the Sidney Elks Lodge.

Weather affecting start of spring sports schedule in Nebraska Panhandle

Weather affecting start of spring sports schedule in Nebraska Panhandle

The high school spring sports season is always challenging and unpredictable, and the start of the 2023 season is no different. With the first competitions scheduled for this week, the weather forecast is already dictating changes.

High speed chase results in arrest

High speed chase results in arrest

Holyoke Police assisted Perkins County Sheriff's Department in high-speed chase.

Cheyenne County Fair Board meets March 27

Cheyenne County Fair Board meets March 27

The Cheyenne County Fair Board is scheduled to meet 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 27, at the Fair Board office , Cheyenne County Fair Grounds.

Transgender debate grips Legislative floor

Transgender debate grips Legislative floor

'Let Them Grow Act' would prohibit gender altering procedures

WNCC baseball drop games against Luna on Monday

WNCC baseball drop games against Luna on Monday

The Westen Nebraska Community College baseball team battled but couldn’t come away with any victories on Monday against Luna Community College in Empire Conference action at Cleveland Field.

New law puts Wyoming at forefront of abortion pill bans

New law puts Wyoming at forefront of abortion pill bans

Wyoming has pushed to the front of efforts to prohibit the most common type of abortion with the nation's first explicit ban on abortion pills.

Gering schools name new Lincoln Elementary principal

Gering schools name new Lincoln Elementary principal

Jesse Neugebauer was named the new principal at Lincoln Elementary for the 2023-24 school year.

Ogallala native named Chadron State February Student of the Month

Ogallala native named Chadron State February Student of the Month

Makayla Denbo of Ogallala, Nebraska, has been named the Project Strive Student of the Month for February.

Rhule: Nebraska starts practice in a coachable mindset

Rhule: Nebraska starts practice in a coachable mindset

Nebraska football holds first practice under Coach Matt Rhule

County reaches agreement on Lorenzo emergency siren

County reaches agreement on Lorenzo emergency siren

SIDNEY -- The Cheyenne County Commissioners today approved a location for an emergency siren to be located in the community of Lorenzo.

Commissioners address employee travel reimbursements

Commissioners address employee travel reimbursements

SIDNEY -- The Cheyenne County Commissioners this morning addressed how to reimburse costs for traveling employees.

Game and Parks, Gering PD, respond to mountain lion on video

Game and Parks, Gering PD, respond to mountain lion on video

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission conservation officers and the Gering Police Department responded to the occurrence of a mountain lion on a security video twice recently.

Potter-Dix Speech Team brings home two individual state championships

Potter-Dix Speech Team brings home two individual state championships

Potter-Dix Speech Team brings home two individual D2 state champions along with other awards.

Game and Parks spring trout stocking gets underway

Game and Parks spring trout stocking gets underway

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is making an effort to get more young Nebraskans interested in fishing.