Nebraska lawmakers are considering a motion to expel Sen. Dan McKeon over allegations of inappropriate behavior.

Peetz Plateau School District welcomed the public to the new and improved K-12 Peetz School Monday. Former students described it as having remnants of the past with a vision for the future.

A Venango man was arrested Wednesday near Lamar on felony and misdemeanor warrants, according to the Perkins County Sheriff’s Office.

A Kimball man accused of being in possession of child abuse material was arraigned in Kimball District Court Tuesday.

A Nebraska man found guilty of issuing bad checks was sentenced in Kimball District Court Tuesday afternoon.

The Omaha Supernovas are set to begin their 2026 season with new head coach Luke Slabe at the helm.

One lucky community member has the chance to personally name the 100th Farmer’s Day celebration in Kimball.

A Nebraska Panhandle man accused of sexually assaulting a minor appeared in Lincoln County District Court Monday.

Braden Frager scored 15 points off the bench and No. 10 Nebraska held off a late rally by Ohio State to win 72-69.

Local families and groups of friends spent Saturday evening at the Kimball Public Library for Family Game Night.

A major change is coming to administration at the University of Nebraska. 

A transformer fire at the Solar Array Field on the northeast side of Scottsbluff caused a power outage Sunday afternoon before crews extinguished the blaze.

Britt Prince hit four 3-pointers and finished with 17 points, Amiah Hargrove and Eliza Maupin each scored 13 points, and No. 20 Nebraska beat Purdue 78-62.

Fire crews from across Logan County and neighboring areas contained a fast-moving grass fire Friday afternoon at the Logan County Shooting Sports Complex near Sterling.

A submerged vehicle and its deceased occupant were recovered Sunday afternoon from Wheatland Reservoir No. 1, according to the Platte County Sheriff’s Office.

Gering narrowly topped North Platte for the team championship Saturday at the North Platte Girls Invitational.

Alek Doty scored a game-high 27 points in his second game back from a football injury, but the Sidney Red Raiders couldn’t hold off a late Platte Valley surge, falling 63-55 to the Broncos on the road.

Nebraska lawmakers responded as President Trump outlined the U.S. role following the military operation that removed Nicolás Maduro from power.

President Donald Trump declared Saturday’s military operation that led to the ouster of Nicolás Maduro a major success.

Rienk Mast hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:51 left and finished with 19 points to lead No. 13 Nebraska to a 58-56 victory over No. 9 Michigan State.

Governor Jim Pillen has reappointed Doug Zingula, of Crawford, formerly of Sidney, to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

Regional West welcomed its first baby of the new year at 12:05 p.m. on New Year’s Day.

A major change is likely coming for Nebraska Medicine that state leaders say will transform Nebraska’s health care.

Nebraska State Patrol arrested 83 impaired drivers during the holiday season as part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. More than 1,700 speeding citations were also issued statewide.

An 18-year-old from Colorado was arrested after a high-speed pursuit on I-80 in western Nebraska that reached 140 mph and ended near Sutherland, according to the Nebraska State Patrol.

A woman was killed in a suspected mountain lion attack while she was hiking alone in the mountains of northern Colorado.

Savor & Grace owner Jill Sauder announced the Sidney cheese and sandwich shop is for sale after three years, citing a desire to pursue new opportunities while finding the right person to carry the business forward.

The Sidney girls and boys basketball teams combined for mixed results at the Holiday Shootout held Monday and Tuesday at the Cabela’s Athletic Facility.

Britt Prince scored 27 and Nebraska shot 50%, but a late Iowa surge sent the Huskers to an 86-76 loss on New Year’s Day in Iowa City.

KEARNEY, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska will televise the 2026 Kearney Girls Basketball Showcase, providing statewide coverage of one of the region’s premier high school girls basketball events.

Sidney earned a split at Tuesday’s Ogallala Wrestling Dual Triangular, while McCook went undefeated with wins over both the Red Raiders and Ogallala.

A New Year’s Day structure fire in Ogallala caused only minor damage thanks to quick action by occupants and a rapid response from fire crews. No injuries were reported.

Devon Dampier threw for 310 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 148 yards and three scores, and No. 15 Utah won the Las Vegas Bowl in Morgan Scalley’s first game as coach, beating Nebraska 44-22 on Wednesday in the Las Vegas Bowl.

Farmers are now learning how much aid they can expect to receive from a $12 billion package that President Donald Trump announced earlier this month.

The City of Kimball announced Tuesday utility rate changes that will go into effect Jan. 1 and will appear on residents’ January 25 bill.

A juvenile was cited after a firework ignited the exterior of a Scottsbluff home, causing an estimated $5,000 in damage. Fire officials are reminding the public to use fireworks responsibly as the New Year approaches.

Marked by both transition and achievement, 2025 was a year that showcased Chadron State College’s commitment to leadership, learning, and service.

Greg Abel faces the challenge of taking over Berkshire Hathaway from the legendary Warren Buffett this week.

Upside Down Childcare has been recognized for its commitment to quality childcare and education.

Morgan Scalley is stepping in as coach for Utah's Las Vegas Bowl game against Nebraska.

Regional West Garden County Hospital in Oshkosh will convert to a Rural Emergency Hospital (REH), hospital and rural health officials said.

Londynn Jones scored all 13 of her points in a pivotal third quarter to help No. 17 Southern California rally for a 74-66 victory over previously unbeaten Nebraska in Big Ten Conference play.

Firefighters responded to a rural Cheyenne County home after a trailer loaded with hay caught fire, destroying the entire load. No injuries were reported.

The Kimball County Sheriff’s Office made multiple arrests for Felony Child Endangerment over the weekend.  

When Nebraska’s Department of Health and Human Services announced its plan to divvy up millions in opioid settlement money, one recipient stood out: The Central Wyoming Counseling Center.

For just the second time ever, Miss Nebraska has been crowned Miss USA, and over the holidays, Audrey Eckert brought her national title back to one of the places she calls home.

Craig Uden began his one-year term this month as president of Nebraska Cattlemen, the organization announced earlier this week.

Starting in 2026, Nebraska will have a new minimum wage, and a new rate in how it will increase moving forward.

A Nebraska man was arrested Monday after Kentucky authorities found 55 pounds of suspected methamphetamine disguised as Christmas presents inside a vehicle.

Firefighters responded before dawn on Christmas morning to a garage fire in Iliff that threatened nearby buildings, officials said.

Applications for multispecies Super Tag and Combo lottery permits will be accepted by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission beginning Jan. 2, 2026.

The Denver Broncos have clinched their first AFC West title in a decade after the Houston Texans beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20-16 on Saturday.

A bizarre incident in southwest Nebraska involving a cow led to one person being injured and an officer shooting the animal.

Christmas Day 2025 went down as the warmest on record across the region, with widespread record highs set for the fourth straight day, according to the National Weather Service.

A group of Sidney High School students spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Day spreading holiday cheer by singing Christmas carols throughout Sidney.

Sidney senior Keian Kaiser commits to Penn State on Christmas Eve after a whirlwind recruiting process that reopened earlier this month.

Bridgeport’s girls and boys basketball teams earned hard-fought road wins Tuesday night in Imperial, with the Lady Bulldogs staying undefeated and the boys improving to 7-1.

The Kimball Police Department and Sheriff’s Office each have a newly certified officer following the Nebraska Police Academy graduation last week.

Sterling police are investigating a parking lot crash that left two people injured after a driver struck coworkers Tuesday morning.

Former Nebraska U.S. Senator Ben Sasse has announced his diagnosis of advanced pancreatic cancer.

The Sidney Lady Raiders and Red Raiders closed out their schedules before the Christmas break with a home sweep of the Alliance Bulldog.

The town of Sedgwick, Colo., is seeking candidates for four trustee positions and mayor. Election packets will be available January 6 at the Town Hall.

Unseasonable warmth set multiple record highs Monday across western Nebraska and southeast Wyoming, with near-70-degree temperatures continuing into Christmas.

Tyson Foods is closing its beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, laying off 3,200 workers next month in a town of just 11,000.