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NORAD continues decades-long tradition of tracking Santa's trip around the world
NORAD continues decades-long tradition of tracking Santa's trip around the world

For the 70th year in a row, people of all ages will be able to get updates on Santa's journey around the world from the North American Aerospace Defense Command in Colorado.

Cozad man sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine

Cozad man sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine

United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced that Sean Westgate, 48, of Cozad, Nebraska, was sentenced on December 18, 2025, in federal court in Lincoln, Nebraska, for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.

Cheyenne police arrest two teens, one adult in alleged murder plot

Cheyenne police arrest two teens, one adult in alleged murder plot

Cheyenne police arrested two teens and an 18-year-old following a coordinated warrant operation tied to an alleged plot to kill an individual earlier this month.

Muddy eruption at Yellowstone's Black Diamond Pool captured on video

Muddy eruption at Yellowstone's Black Diamond Pool captured on video

A muddy eruption at Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone National Park has been captured on camera.

Head-on collision kills one south of North Platte

Head-on collision kills one south of North Platte

One person died in a head-on collision between a semi-truck and a vehicle pulling a livestock trailer on Highway 83 Saturday morning.

Combat training is a rite of passage for police recruits. It's left a trail of deaths and injuries

Combat training is a rite of passage for police recruits. It's left a trail of deaths and injuries

Combat training drills are a rite of passage for police recruits nationwide, and an Associated Press investigation finds they've left a trail of deaths and injuries.

US senator from Wyoming won't seek reelection in 2026 in Republican stronghold

US senator from Wyoming won't seek reelection in 2026 in Republican stronghold

First-term U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming won’t seek reelection next year. Lummis said in a statement Friday that her stamina “doesn’t match up” with the energy required for another term.

Forecasters issue rare weather warning as strong gusts fuel wildfire threats in Colorado

Forecasters issue rare weather warning as strong gusts fuel wildfire threats in Colorado

The National Weather Service has issued a rare warning for part of the Colorado Front Range as hurricane-force winds and tinder dry conditions have boosted the threat of wildfire.

Cheyenne police seek public’s help in Concerto Lane arson investigation

Cheyenne police seek public’s help in Concerto Lane arson investigation

Cheyenne police are asking for tips after an arson damaged a vehicle on Concerto Lane. Silent Witness is offering a cash reward.

Chadron State College specialty license plate interest form remains open

Chadron State College specialty license plate interest form remains open

Nebraska residents may soon have the opportunity to display their Eagle Pride statewide through a specialty license plate featuring Chadron State College’s iconic C-Hill.

Hurricane-force wind downs power lines, fans wildfires in Colorado with more on way

Hurricane-force wind downs power lines, fans wildfires in Colorado with more on way

Work crews are mopping up but bracing for more after hurricane-force wind downed power lines and fanned wildfires along the Colorado Front Range and onto the Great Plains.

Yuma County wildfires contained after burning more than 14,000 acres

Yuma County wildfires contained after burning more than 14,000 acres

Officials say all wildfires sparked by powerful winds in Yuma County are now contained, with damage assessments underway.

Overnight grass fires prompt evacuations across Yuma County, Colorado

Overnight grass fires prompt evacuations across Yuma County, Colorado

Overnight wildfires fueled by strong winds forced evacuations across Yuma County, Colorado, late Wednesday.

Winchester Hills area reopens after grass fire threaten south Cheyenne

Winchester Hills area reopens after grass fire threaten south Cheyenne

Extreme winds fueled a wildfire near Cheyenne earlier this evening.

Soto encourages Chadron State graduates to embrace compassion, curiosity, and hope

Soto encourages Chadron State graduates to embrace compassion, curiosity, and hope

One hundred and seventy Chadron State College undergraduate and graduate candidates for graduation were honored Friday during Winter Commencement in the Chicoine Center.

Multi-vehicle crash turns fatal

Multi-vehicle crash turns fatal

The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a four-vehicle secondary accident on Interstate 25 near Loveland. A minor occupant was pronounced dead at the scene.

Cheyenne man sentenced to federal prison in meth, firearm case

Cheyenne man sentenced to federal prison in meth, firearm case

A Cheyenne man has been sentenced to federal prison after investigators seized nearly a pound of meth, fentanyl pills and multiple firearms during a joint Wyoming-Colorado drug investigation.

Problems with commercial driver's licenses for immigrants found in 8 states so far

Problems with commercial driver's licenses for immigrants found in 8 states so far

The Transportation Department also quietly sent letters to Texas, South Dakota, Colorado and Washington after briefly mentioning those states in a September release.

Federal judge sends case against Hornady Manufacturing back to Grand Island court

Federal judge sends case against Hornady Manufacturing back to Grand Island court

A federal court has returned a wrongful death lawsuit filed against Hornady Manufacturing and three related companies to Hall County District Court.

CSC alum receives NSCS’s Counseling Excellence award

CSC alum receives NSCS’s Counseling Excellence award

Chadron State College alum Cherokee Rotherham received this year’s Nebraska State College System Counseling Excellence Award for her dedication and commitment to students at Scottsbluff High School.

Grand Republic Milling Company opens in Gering

Grand Republic Milling Company opens in Gering

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.

Temporary water outage planned in parts of Valentine Monday

Temporary water outage planned in parts of Valentine Monday

The City of Valentine will temporarily shut off water service on Monday, December 8, from 2 to 6 p.m. while crews replace valves at 2nd and Wood streets.

Kyle man sentenced to four years for causing deadly drunk driving crash

Kyle man sentenced to four years for causing deadly drunk driving crash

A Kyle man has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for causing a deadly crash while driving drunk.

Rosebud man sentenced for failing to register as a sex offender

Rosebud man sentenced for failing to register as a sex offender

A Rosebud man has been sentenced to just over a year in federal prison for failing to register as a sex offender.

Alumna, Math educator to speak at Chadron State Winter Commencement

Alumna, Math educator to speak at Chadron State Winter Commencement

Chadron State College’s Winter Commencement Speaker will be Dr. Hortensia Soto.

Hay Springs man charged with assault after man found unconscious with brain bleed

Hay Springs man charged with assault after man found unconscious with brain bleed

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.

Pine Ridge man charged with failing to register as a sex offender while working in Gordon

Pine Ridge man charged with failing to register as a sex offender while working in Gordon

A Pine Ridge man has been charged in Sheridan County with failing to update his information on the Nebraska Sex Offender Registry.

Cheyenne Police issue accident alert

Cheyenne Police issue accident alert

Cheyenne, Wyo., authorities have issued an Accident Alert due to the number of accidents and icy road conditions.

Single-vehicle crash in Lincoln County kills 41-year-old Hershey man

Single-vehicle crash in Lincoln County kills 41-year-old Hershey man

Saturday, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a single-vehicle crash about three miles east of Hershey.

Cheyenne Frontier Days announces 2026 concert lineup

Cheyenne Frontier Days announces 2026 concert lineup

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.

Valentine teen wins Junior Official Strongman Games World Finals

Valentine teen wins Junior Official Strongman Games World Finals

A Valentine teenager has earned a world championship title at the Official Strongman Games Junior World Finals.

Cheyenne man charged after deputies injured in pursuit

Cheyenne man charged after deputies injured in pursuit

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.

Rapid City man sentenced to over 24 years for distributing meth on Pine Ridge Reservation and in Rapid City

Rapid City man sentenced to over 24 years for distributing meth on Pine Ridge Reservation and in Rapid City

A Rapid City man has been sentenced to more than 24 years in federal prison for distributing large quantities of methamphetamine on the Pine Ridge Reservation and in Rapid City.

NSP investigating apparent suicide in McCook

NSP investigating apparent suicide in McCook

The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating a December 1 incident when a McCook resident died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot while on the phone with police.

Kyle man sentenced to eight years for assaults involving cigarette, bat and metal chair

Kyle man sentenced to eight years for assaults involving cigarette, bat and metal chair

A Kyle man has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for two separate assaults that left a woman with serious injuries.

Sidney Public Schools earns 'Excellent' rating

Sidney Public Schools earns 'Excellent' rating

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.

Eight new businesses open along Gordon’s Main Street in one year

Eight new businesses open along Gordon’s Main Street in one year

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.

South Dakota legislators plan bills to help Piedmont residents in fight over limestone mine

South Dakota legislators plan bills to help Piedmont residents in fight over limestone mine

Three lawmakers who represent Piedmont, South Dakota, are hoping to change weak state mining laws that allowed a proposed limestone mine to be sited in and around the city without local input.

Federal funding cuts could impact Valentine Public Library services

Federal funding cuts could impact Valentine Public Library services

Libraries across the country are bracing for reductions after a loss of federal funding, and the Valentine Public Library is among those feeling the effects.

Nebraska woman arrested after stealing car, hitting pedestrians, lighting car on fire, police say

Nebraska woman arrested after stealing car, hitting pedestrians, lighting car on fire, police say

A Lexington woman was arrested Tuesday after committing a spree of crimes including stealing a car, hitting pedestrians, fleeing the scene and then lighting the car on fire, police say.

Tyson's beef plant closure in Nebraska will impact a reliant town and ranchers nationwide

Tyson's beef plant closure in Nebraska will impact a reliant town and ranchers nationwide

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

Sentence upheld in deadly beating over alcohol in Rushville

Sentence upheld in deadly beating over alcohol in Rushville

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

Rosebud man sentenced to ten months for failing to register as a sex offender

Rosebud man sentenced to ten months for failing to register as a sex offender

A 35-year-old Rosebud man has been sentenced to 10 months in federal prison for failing to register as a sex offender.

Valentine decks the downtown with holiday storefront competition

Valentine decks the downtown with holiday storefront competition

The Valentine Chamber of Commerce has launched a new storefront decorating contest aimed at encouraging residents to shop local — and perhaps attracting visitors from outside the area.

Valentine True Value store prepares to reopen under new ownership

Valentine True Value store prepares to reopen under new ownership

Even with paper still covering the windows, people have been slipping into Huskerland Hardware and Appliance in Valentine ahead of opening day.

City of Valentine testing water to determine how long chlorination will continue

City of Valentine testing water to determine how long chlorination will continue

The City of Valentine plans to take additional water samples this week to determine whether it can end temporary chlorination of the community’s water system.

Mission man sentenced for brandishing knife at federal officer

Mission man sentenced for brandishing knife at federal officer

A Mission man has been sentenced to eight months in federal prison for assaulting a federal officer during a disturbance call earlier this year.

Fire damages Reptile Gardens shelter, killing tortoises and alligators

Fire damages Reptile Gardens shelter, killing tortoises and alligators

A fire at Reptile Gardens early Friday killed several tortoises and alligators after flames destroyed a detached shelter.

Tyson to close beef plant in Lexington, impacting thousands of workers

Tyson to close beef plant in Lexington, impacting thousands of workers

The biggest employer in Lexington is shutting down its plant.

Gordon man facing several felonies related to sexually assaulting a child and producing material from it

Gordon man facing several felonies related to sexually assaulting a child and producing material from it

A 44-year-old Gordon man is facing charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a teenager, along with making and possessing child sexual abuse material.

Over 1,000 pounds of meth seized and 15 people charged in Colorado drug investigation

Over 1,000 pounds of meth seized and 15 people charged in Colorado drug investigation

Federal authorities in Colorado say they have disrupted a Mexican drug trafficking organization that was operating in the state.

Texas man arrested in 2023 Chadron bank robbery

Texas man arrested in 2023 Chadron bank robbery

A Texas man has been arrested in connection with a 2023 armed robbery at the Chadron Federal Credit Union

Sandhills students learn real-world budgeting skills through ‘An Intro to Life’ event

Sandhills students learn real-world budgeting skills through ‘An Intro to Life’ event

High school sophomores from across the Sandhills stepped into adulthood for a day during “An Intro to Life,” a budgeting and life-skills simulation held in Valentine.

Indiana man arrested in Cheyenne drop-box theft investigation

Indiana man arrested in Cheyenne drop-box theft investigation

Cheyenne Police have arrested a 27-year-old Indiana man in a drop-box theft investigation dating back to March. A second suspect remains wanted.

Chadron State students gain valuable experience during summer internships

Chadron State students gain valuable experience during summer internships

Chadron State College students Gretchen Kallemeyn of Denver, and Josiah Heger of Hermosa, South Dakota, took different paths during the summer of 2025, but both returned with a deeper understanding of their academic fields and a renewed sense of purpose. 

Driver dies in Lincoln County vehicle fire near Lake Maloney

Driver dies in Lincoln County vehicle fire near Lake Maloney

Authorities discovered a deceased driver inside a burned vehicle early Sunday, Nov. 16, after it crashed into a tree near the Lake Maloney outlet on North Lake Road, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reported.

Nebraska veterans share Vietnam stories through new project

Nebraska veterans share Vietnam stories through new project

Hundreds of veterans from across the state are now sharing their experiences—some for the first time—through the Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Project “Share Your Story.”

ROTC cadets participate in FTX and Ranger Challenge

ROTC cadets participate in FTX and Ranger Challenge

Three Chadron State College Army ROTC cadets recently participated in the Ranger Challenge and Field Training Exercise (FTX), two programs designed to forge well-rounded leaders.

Sexual assault, terroristic threats in Valentine Police weekly report

Sexual assault, terroristic threats in Valentine Police weekly report

During the week of November 9th to November 15th, Valentine police made two arrests and responded to more than 40 calls for service.

One arrested after shots fired in Kilgore

One arrested after shots fired in Kilgore

One person was arrested after reports of shots fired in Kilgore Saturday night.

US prosecutor in Wyoming promises crackdown on pot in national parks and on other public lands

US prosecutor in Wyoming promises crackdown on pot in national parks and on other public lands

A federal prosecutor in Wyoming pledges to “rigorously” prosecute people for small amounts of marijuana in national parks and on other public lands.

Colorado attempted homicide suspect arrested in North Platte

Colorado attempted homicide suspect arrested in North Platte

Nebraska State Patrol announced today a Colorado attempted homicide suspect was arrested in North Platte Thursday,. Troopers also found drugs, a handgun and stolen financial documents during the search.

Electric rates set to rise in Valentine

Electric rates set to rise in Valentine

Electric rates in Valentine are going up. The city council approved the increase Thursday night after Valentine’s wholesale power provider substantially increased its rates.

Fire near Mullen burns hundreds of acres Thursday

Fire near Mullen burns hundreds of acres Thursday

About a dozen fire departments joined forces Thursday to battle a large grass fire south of Mullen.

Cherry County Hospital debating possible expansion

Cherry County Hospital debating possible expansion

Cherry County Hospital is exploring a potential expansion that could add space for rehab services, the specialty clinic, an in-house MRI and additional storage.