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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

The biggest employer in Lexington is shutting down its plant.

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

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

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

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.

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 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. 

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.

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.”

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Cheyenne police are investigating a fatal shooting that left an 18-year-old man dead Wednesday night. A firearm sale involving a 16-year-old reportedly turned into a physical fight before shots were fired.

Those needing zoning permits for projects in Cherry County will have to wait a little longer.

Economic development leaders from across the Sandhills and Panhandle gathered in Valentine to share ideas and learn from each other’s successes.

When you think of school concerts, you might picture winter or spring performances. But in Valentine, they go big for Veterans Day.

Residents in the Merriman area now have a new way to be alerted about severe weather.

As part of National Native American Heritage Month, fifth graders at Valentine Middle School have transformed their class hallway into a museum celebrating Native American history and culture.

A former North Platte Community College softball coach and faculty member is suing the college on discrimination and retaliation claims.

Nearly 100 students from the Panhandle and South Dakota attended Chadron State College’s Art Day Nov. 4.

Two Valentine men have been sentenced in separate Cherry County cases involving child enticement and assault.

A plea deal has been reached in the case of a 25-year-old Alliance man who previously faced multiple child sexual assault charges in Sheridan County.

At Sinte Gleska University on the Rosebud Reservation, one unique program is helping feed the community while also strengthening cultural, physical and spiritual well-being.

Nebraska’s own B.J. Jamison won Artist of the Year in the Country Traditional/Classic category at the Josie Music Awards.

A suspect accused of driving drunk, hitting a woman with a vehicle, and fleeing from law enforcement was arrested Wednesday morning after a pursuit through Chadron.

A North Platte man died Monday night after his motorized bicycle was struck by a box truck at the intersection of 12th and Jeffers.

Dick Cheney leaves behind a mixed legacy in his home state of Wyoming. He died Tuesday at age 84.

For Jana Goranson and her daughter, Lauren, opening their new store, good to be HOME in downtown Gordon, isn’t just about selling gifts and décor. It’s about continuing a creative legacy that began a generation ago.

Suspected fentanyl, concealed guns, and a large amount of cash tied to drug trafficking are just some of the items Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety officials say they seized during a recent “Safe Homelands” operation.

A heated argument turned into an hours-long standoff in southwest North Platte on Saturday, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.

A woman escaped with minor injuries after her vehicle rolled and caught fire south of Sutherland on Saturday evening.

A teenager from North Platte was killed Friday evening in a crash on Highway 83, a few miles north of the city.

Two airmen at a Wyoming U.S. Air Force base have pleaded guilty to making false statements about the deadly shooting of another airman.

A Gordon principal is being recognized for being an outstanding leader in Nebraska.

Six people who died at a Colorado dairy farm this summer had been exposed to a toxic gas.

If SNAP funds are not released in South Dakota, Team Buche Cares will distribute $100 in grocery certificates per SNAP family household redeemable at Buche Foods and Buche’s Gus Stop.

The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office says a June shooting that left one man dead has been ruled self-defense.

Two people are facing charges after a vehicle pursuit Tuesday evening in Sheridan County.

Chadron State College junior Mallory McClenahan of Grant, Nebraska, is the Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month for October.

Colorado officials say the relocation of U.S. Space Command to Alabama was illegally motivated by President Donald Trump’s desire to punish Colorado for allowing mail-in voting.