The Kimball Police Department welcomed their newest officer, Sergio Tarango.

New Colorado goalie Mackenzie Blackwood is already having a big impact on the Avalanche in their eighth consecutive postseason.

Sidney native Karsyn Leeling cleared a season-best 6-0 ¾ to finish second in the women’s high jump at the Michael Johnson Invitational.

Nebraska swept Saturday’s doubleheader vs. Northwestern with a 5-2 win in the series finale at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

Whether you intend to release a fish you catch or plan to legally keep it, the fish should be handled properly. For the fish’s sake – and yours.

Two men were arrested during a traffic stop in Kimball County on April 18. Charges include DUI and felony drug possession.

A Bridgeport man is facing multiple charges, including sexual assault of a juvenile. Jesse Russell is scheduled for pretrial in Morrill County District Court on June 2.

Three people died when a small airplane crashed into a river in eastern Nebraska Friday night, authorities said.

A Fort Morgan woman has been arrested following a months-long drug investigation into alleged cocaine distribution within the community, according to the Fort Morgan Police Department.

Two people were injured in a two-vehicle collision in Sidney today.

KCTS in Kimball wrapped up Nebraska Public Transit Week with an open house featuring prizes, free lunch, and community activities.

Sidney’s Lance Holly blazes to 100m gold, and Panhandle athletes shine at the Dutch Zorn Invite in Gothenburg.

The Bayard Depot Museum served as an actual railroad depot until the late 1980s. Locals then turned it into a museum, and it’s still a popular gathering spot today.

Nebraska coach Matt Rhule called an audible on his plan to entirely eliminate full-pad scrimmaging on the day of what normally would be the Cornhuskers’ spring game.

Entrepreneurs from Sidney and Cheyenne County are finalists for UNK’s Light It Up Awards.

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Nebraska is warning the public of a scam claiming to represent the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Connecting agriculture and disaster planning for stronger rural communities requires planning for various disasters. Disaster and emergency planning often overlooks individuals working and living on farms and ranches.

Gering’s Jack Maser topped Scottsbluff’s Noah Shaddick in a playoff to win the 2025 Mitchell Golf Invite.

On April 29, the state budget will be introduced and deliberated by the Legislature, marking the beginning of debate on the two-year budget. The Appropriations Committee has reached an agreement, and is awaiting the finalized preliminary version.

Despite a previous listing on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) website suggesting a lease cancellation, the National Park Service (NPS) will remain in its Valentine office through at least its lease expiration of Sept. 2026.

The Arbor Day celebration will be Thursday, April 24 at Gotte Park.

Often times, change is inevitable. But sometimes change can be accompanied by growth or expansion - such is the case for 8-Man football in Nebraska.

Laramie County, Wyo., authorities are investigating a single vehicle fatal accident that occurred about 1 p.m. Wednesday.

Nebraska's most highly anticipated museum renovation is almost complete, as MONA is ready to unveil its newly expanded facility.

The Clean Harbors Housing Development is moving forward, as the model homes are now open for viewing and people can lock in the lot they would like to purchase.

Discussion continues on the possibility of a future dispensary in the Peetz community.

Nebraska Extension is offering the Part 107 Remote Exam Prep Course on Friday, April 25, at the UNL Panhandle Research, Extension, and Education Center in Scottsbluff.

Fire crews from four departments contained a 130-acre stubble field fire near Brownson Monday afternoon.

In Nebraska, the crime has touched communities of all sizes—from cities like Omaha to towns as small as Mullen.

LINCOLN, Neb. — In this week's University Minute, University of Nebraska System President, Dr. Jeff Gold discusses next steps for NU after the Appropriations Committee approved a one-time 1.25% budget increase for the next two years.

while one particular spring bloom might have nice color, they can cause headaches as a weed.

In the Tuesday night meeting, the city council discussed extending Chestnut St. down to I-80.

Kimball Health Services is displaying student artwork as part of a new collaboration with Kimball Public Schools. 

Shortly after midnight on Tuesday, April 15,  the Morgan County Sheriff's Office received information that Logan County was pursuing a stolen, gray 2006 Dodge Charger.
A 33-year-old woman and 56-year-old man were arrested.

Dr. Bijesh Maharjan is an extension specialist and associate professor in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture. He has developed a widely recognized and effective soil health and fertility program.

Dominick Peterson is no longer the Chief of Police for Mitchell, Neb. Mayor Paul Murrell did not comment on what led to Peterson no longer serving as police chief.

Scottsbluff’s Hergenreder, Cheyenne’s Twamley, North Platte’s Fleck part of Balza’s first recruiting class.

Jaelen Johnston is headed to The Voice Playoffs after winning last night’s Knockout Round on Team Ballerini. You can catch him live in Sidney this summer at Downtown Sounds on July 18.

Ranchers hope President Donald Trump's tariffs will make imported beef expensive enough that Americans will turn to cattle raised at home for all their hamburger and steaks.

ALLO’s 100 percent fiber-optic network in Mitchell and Morrill is complete.Mitchell and Morrill join 50 communities across six states experiencing the ALLO Fiber difference.

The Sidney School District Board of Education recognized the March Students of the Month in the April 14 board meeting.

Kim Sonnie of Potter is headed home with a new La-Z-Boy living room set after winning the $4,400 grand prize at the 34th Annual Spring Expo.

Motorcyclist Aaron Mead, 40, of Scottsbluff, passed away Saturday in a crash on Highway 71 north of Scottsbluff.

Paratroop exercises in Sidney April 12 drew many spectators. Nebraska Army National Guard soldiers trained jumping from a Blackhawk helicopter.

The world of rodeo and a living legend of Husker Volleyball each took center stage this weekend in Lincoln.

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule met with members of the media following the team’s spring practice on Saturday. He talked about spring practice overall, pass rushing and staff structure. 

Crews from across western Nebraska responded to a grass fire Friday on Hwy 61 in Arthur County.

Christopher Weiss of Imperial is in jail after allegedly assaulting a woman and trying to force her into his vehicle at gunpoint.

Ernie Bybee of Sidney takes home the brand-new John Deere ZTrak mower after guessing just 0.1 miles off in the Off the Rails Giveaway.

The Wyoming Supreme Court will hear arguments on state abortion bans that a lower court judge has struck down as unconstitutional.

The Flyovers will close the High Plains Arts Council’s 2024-2025 season with a concert at the Sidney High School Performing Arts Center on Friday, May 2. 

Participate in the third Nebraska Birding Bowl and learn about birds, enjoy the outdoors and contribute data toward bird conservation.

City officials and Integrity Developments, LLC., partners invited community members to celebrate the construction of two new homes Friday, April 11 in Sidney.

The 2025 Yonts Water Conference was held on April 9. The snowpack/snowmelt runoff estimates delivered by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation in Mills, Wyo., for the upper North Platte River basin were presented at the conference.

Nebraska State Troopers are reporting an alarming trend of high speeds on Nebraska roadways to start 2025.

Chancellor of the Nebraska State College System, Dr. Paul Turman, has appointed Dr. Jodi Kupper as Interim President of Chadron State College, effective June 10, 2025.

While summer like temperatures might feel nice during the day, cool nights and chilly mornings can lead to problems for those planting early.

Sen. Pete Ricketts is backing up the president’s trade tactics and praising the Senate’s actions during the first 100 days of the new administration.

The home of Nebraska Volleyball will now officially bear the name of one of the legendary coaches in the history of the sport,

Sidney and Chappell are among the local communities with Easter Egg Hunt events this weekend.

Sidney Police Chief Sam Lovato provided a detailed update to residents Friday, highlighting staffing progress, technology needs, community outreach and renewed efforts in narcotics enforcement as key areas of focus for the department moving forward.

The City of Gordon has officially named Scott Fleming as its new city manager.

The Nebraska Army National Guard will be conducting parachute training exercises at Sidney Municipal Airport Saturday morning, April 12.

It went 22.9 miles on a single tank — and now 3 finalists are one step closer to winning a brand-new John Deere mower.