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Flooding continues to impact southwest Nebraska
Flooding continues to impact southwest Nebraska

Heavy rains that started on Friday continued to impact southwest Nebraska throughout the entire holiday weekend.

Authorities respond to Sunday morning semi fire on I-80 near Paxton

Authorities respond to Sunday morning semi fire on I-80 near Paxton

A Sunday morning semi fire impacted I-80 traffic in western Nebraska.

Colorado man tries to trade places with dog to avoid DUI arrest

Colorado man tries to trade places with dog to avoid DUI arrest

A driver, who was pulled over for speeding, tried to switch places with his dog to avoid arrest, police in Colorado said.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Kimball

Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Kimball

Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Kimball

Game and Parks free fishing, park entry day set for this weekend

Game and Parks free fishing, park entry day set for this weekend

The Nebraska Game and Parks commission is hoping to get people excited about the number of outdoor activities the state has to offer.

National Veterans Awareness riders to stop in Sidney

National Veterans Awareness riders to stop in Sidney

SIDNEY -- A group of motorcyclists will stop in Sidney Saturday morning. The tour is part of the National Veterans Awareness Organization ride.

Mountain lion that swatted 11-year-old girl’s cheek killed in Colorado

Mountain lion that swatted 11-year-old girl’s cheek killed in Colorado

In Colorado’s mountains, an 11-year-old girl went to check on the family’s chickens in their wooden hen house Wednesday only to find a mountain lion that swatted at her face, leaving a small puncture wound on her cheek, according to wildlife officials.

Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado warning: Logan

Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado warning: Logan

Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado warning: Logan

Severe Thunderstorm: Cheyenne and Kimball

Severe Thunderstorm: Cheyenne and Kimball

Severe Thunderstorm: Cheyenne and Kimball

Tornado Warning: Morgan and Central Washington

Tornado Warning: Morgan and Central Washington

Tornado Warning: Morgan and Central Washington

Severe Thunderstorm: Logan and Phillips

Severe Thunderstorm: Logan and Phillips

Severe Thunderstorm: Logan and Phillips

Alcohol Compliance Checks Held in Lincoln County

Alcohol Compliance Checks Held in Lincoln County

During the evening hours of Thursday, May 4, investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol conducted alcohol compliance checks in Lincoln County.

School Board recognizes April students of the month

School Board recognizes April students of the month

SIDNEY -- The Cheyenne County School District No. 1 board of education recognized the April students of the month today.

Colorado politicians seek power to block social media users

Colorado politicians seek power to block social media users

Colorado lawmakers pushed a bill to the governor’s desk that would allow politicians to block social media users from their private accounts, just weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court announced it would consider to what extent that’s legal.

Thunderstorms cover most of Nebraska over the weekend

Thunderstorms cover most of Nebraska over the weekend

From North Platte to Norfolk and back down to Omaha, much of Nebraska experienced more weekend thunderstorms overnight.

Metal ductwork collapses, injures 6 at Colorado resort pool

Metal ductwork collapses, injures 6 at Colorado resort pool

Six people were hurt — two critically — when part of a heating and ventilation system collapsed at a resort pool in Colorado on Saturday, fire officials said.

Spring Fling in full swing at Cody Park

Spring Fling in full swing at Cody Park

Spring Fling was in full swing at Cody Park in North Platte on Saturday.

Natick fire over 80 percent contained, more than 2K acres burned as of Friday

Natick fire over 80 percent contained, more than 2K acres burned as of Friday

The wildfire near Halsey has gotten bigger, though firefighters have been able to get the blaze over 80 percent contained.

Two Sidney men arrested following chase through Sidney

Two Sidney men arrested following chase through Sidney

SIDNEY -- Two Sidney men were arrested on multiple charges May 2 after they were seen motorcycling in the north ditch parallel to U.S. Highway 30.

Kimball Board of Public Works meets May 9

Kimball Board of Public Works meets May 9

KIMBALL -- The City of Kimball Board of Public Works meets 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 9. 

Authorities respond to single-vehicle accident

Authorities respond to single-vehicle accident

SIDNEY -- Authorities were called to a single-vehicle accident near the intersection of Cheyenne County Roads 38 and 111 at 10:53 p.m. Wednesday. The vehicle was reported traveling north on County Road 111, about a third of a mile south of County Road 38

WNCC's Winters wins NSEA Teaching Excellence Award

WNCC's Winters wins NSEA Teaching Excellence Award

Western Nebraska Community College math instructor Amy Winters earned the Nebraska State Education Association's 2023 Teaching Excellence Award.

Morrill County man pleads to Second Degree Murder

Morrill County man pleads to Second Degree Murder

BRIDGEPORT -- Joseph Bennett, 32, of Broadwater, appeared in Morrill County District Court before District Court Judge Andrea Miller Tuesday,May 2, where he pleaded guilty  to Second Degree Murder.

Brother of Chiefs QB Mahomes arrested on sexual battery charges

Brother of Chiefs QB Mahomes arrested on sexual battery charges

The younger brother of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is facing sexual battery after an early-morning arrest on Wednesday.

North Platte City Council approves annexation of around 75 acres of land

North Platte City Council approves annexation of around 75 acres of land

The North Platte City Council approved expanding the corporate limits of the City by about 75 acres on Tuesday. The land is primarily located in the southeastern portion of North Platte.

North Platte family awarded free roof by Greater Nebraska company

North Platte family awarded free roof by Greater Nebraska company

Crystal Carland and her family are no strangers to tragedy. In 2020, Carland’s son Franklin drowned.

Six contestants announced for annual Miss Rodeo Nebraska pageants

Six contestants announced for annual Miss Rodeo Nebraska pageants

The Miss Rodeo Nebraska Association has announced six contestants for its annual pageant.

Sunny Side 4-H group spends Sunday picking up trash along Keystone Lake Road

Sunny Side 4-H group spends Sunday picking up trash along Keystone Lake Road

The Sunny Side 4-H Club in Keith County collected approximately 10 bags of trash along Keystone Lake Road east of Lake McConaughy on Sunday.

Lincoln County man facing murder charges gets new hearing date

Lincoln County man facing murder charges gets new hearing date

A Lincoln County man who was arrested for the murder of Geoffrey Allen in August 2021 appeared in District Court Monday.

Washington man arrested after fatal Furnas County crash

Washington man arrested after fatal Furnas County crash

A Washington man is in custody after a fatal crash in central Nebraska.

Head-on two-vehicle accident leaves two injured in Lincoln County

Head-on two-vehicle accident leaves two injured in Lincoln County

On Sunday, authorities said that two people were injured during a two-vehicle accident that was head-on in Lincoln County.

Tryon rancher named to NPPD Board of Directors

Tryon rancher named to NPPD Board of Directors

A McPherson County rancher has been named to the Nebraska Public Power District Board of Directors.

Colorado driver killed by rock thrown through windshield

Colorado driver killed by rock thrown through windshield

A 20-year-old Colorado woman died late Wednesday night after she was struck by a rock that investigators say was thrown through her windshield by someone who did the same thing to several other vehicles over a two-hour span.

Two crashes at same intersection leaves one person hospitalized

Two crashes at same intersection leaves one person hospitalized

One person was taken to the hospital after striking a semi truck Saturday afternoon. It happened at the intersection of Walker Road and South Jeffers Street.

North Platte students debut documentary on Perkins County Canal Project

North Platte students debut documentary on Perkins County Canal Project

For several months North Platte High School Students under the direction of Mr. Philep Wiley spent hours working on a documentary entitled; Water War:

Longtime NHRA stop Bandimere closing after 2023 season

Longtime NHRA stop Bandimere closing after 2023 season

Bandimere Speedway plans to close after the 2023 season.

Wyoming abortion clinic opens despite arson, legal obstacles

Wyoming abortion clinic opens despite arson, legal obstacles

Wyoming’s first full-service abortion clinic in years defiantly opened Thursday nearly one year after an arson attack ravaged it and despite looming laws that could shut it down with some of the toughest abortion restrictions in the U.S.

Keith County firefighters respond to structure fire

Keith County firefighters respond to structure fire

OGALLALA -- A county wide response was paged for a structure fire in the Ogallala District Wednesday evening.

Semi accident in Keith County leaves one dead

Semi accident in Keith County leaves one dead

One person is dead after a semi crash in Keith County Wednesday morning, according to the Nebraska State Patrol.

North Platte Police find missing 14-year-old, Kansas man in police custody

North Platte Police find missing 14-year-old, Kansas man in police custody

A Kansas man is now in police custody and facing multiple charges after a 14-year-old girl was reported missing from North Platte Wednesday morning, North Platte Police said.

Colorado offers safe haven for abortion, transgender care

Colorado offers safe haven for abortion, transgender care

A trio of health care bills enshrining access in Colorado to abortion and gender-affirming procedures and medications became law Friday.

Grass fire burns cedar trees north of Otter Creek at Lake McConaughy

Grass fire burns cedar trees north of Otter Creek at Lake McConaughy

Fire departments around Lake McConaughy in Keith County responded to a grass fire Friday. 

North Platte couple arrested at Buffalo Bill Campground

North Platte couple arrested at Buffalo Bill Campground

A North Platte couple were arrested Friday morning at the Buffalo Bill Campground.

I-80 reopened after long-term HazMat closure

I-80 reopened after long-term HazMat closure

Both directions of travel on Interstate 80 between North Platte and Brady are now open after a lengthy closure following a crash and hazardous materials spill Thursday.

Fatality accident at Lake Maloney

Fatality accident at Lake Maloney

A North Platte man was killed when a vehicle he was driving slammed into a tree at Lake Maloney.

Corrosive material leak in I-80 semi-tractor-trailer crash

Corrosive material leak in I-80 semi-tractor-trailer crash

Both directions of Interstate 80 near Maxwell were closed after a two-semi crash caused a leak of corrosive material Thursday afternoon, the Nebraska State Patrol said.

Gas selection deadline April 26

Gas selection deadline April 26

SIDNEY -- Sidney residents have until April 26 to decide who will be their natural gas supplier.

Lincoln County authorities have identified body found on locomotive

Lincoln County authorities have identified body found on locomotive

Authorities have identified the female body that was found in a locomotive that was found in Bailey Yard Sunday. 

UNK senior Jessica Klingelhoefer recognized as national Health Education Major of the Year

UNK senior Jessica Klingelhoefer recognized as national Health Education Major of the Year

University of Nebraska at Kearney student Jessica Klingelhoefer was recently recognized as a Health Education Major of the Year by SHAPE America-Society of Health and Physical Educators.

Grass fire south of North Platte

Grass fire south of North Platte

The North Platte Fire Department and other rural departments responded to a grass fire several miles south of North Platte on Tuesday.

Former Millard North standout Thomas transferring to Northern Colorado

Former Millard North standout Thomas transferring to Northern Colorado

A former Nebraska high school basketball standout will be going past his home state to land at his new destination.

Lincoln County authorities investigate body found on locomotive in Bailey Yard

Lincoln County authorities investigate body found on locomotive in Bailey Yard

Authorities in Lincoln County said they are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found on a locomotive. 

North Platte Police issue new scam warning

North Platte Police issue new scam warning

The North Platte Police Department issued a scam alert on Saturday after several residents reporting a new disturbing trend.

US states consider ban on cosmetics with ‘forever chemicals’

US states consider ban on cosmetics with ‘forever chemicals’

A growing number of state legislatures are considering bans on cosmetics and other consumer products that contain a group of synthetic, potentially harmful chemicals known as PFAS.

North Platte teacher charged with sexual assault of student submits resignation

North Platte teacher charged with sexual assault of student submits resignation

A North Platte High School teacher that was charged with the sexual assault of a 17-year-old student has turned in his resignation letter.

Public Transit Week celebrated April 10-14

Public Transit Week celebrated April 10-14

SIDNEY -- Sidney's Public Transportation Department is celebrating Nebraska Public Transit Week April 10-14. Sidney's Public Transit will be celebrating through the week.

Omaha woman becomes ninth person sentenced in connection to multi-state drug ring

Omaha woman becomes ninth person sentenced in connection to multi-state drug ring

An Omaha woman joins a string of people from a multi-state drug trafficking ring to be sentenced to federal prison.

North Platte City Council endorses Wilkinson Redevelopment plan for I-80 exit

North Platte City Council endorses Wilkinson Redevelopment plan for I-80 exit

The Wilkinson Companies’ Redevelopment Plan for commercial property off I-80 Exit 179 was once again the center of conversation at North Platte City Hall Tuesday evening.

North Platte teacher charged with sexual assault of student pleads not guilty

North Platte teacher charged with sexual assault of student pleads not guilty

A North Platte High School teacher charged with sexual assault of a 17-year-old student pleaded not guilty in Lincoln County District Court Monday.

18-year-old found with two missing Colorado children, arrested near York

18-year-old found with two missing Colorado children, arrested near York

An 18-year-old from Colorado was arrested near York after two missing children were found with him.

Drug Enforcement Administration announces Spring Take Back Day

Drug Enforcement Administration announces Spring Take Back Day

OMAHA – The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and its partners will host the 24th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at more than 4,000 sites nationwide on Saturday, April 22.

Fair Board meets April 24

Fair Board meets April 24

Notice is hereby given that an open and public meeting of the Cheyenne County Fair Board will be held at 6:30 PM, Monday April 24, 2023

Teen arrested in shooting death of Colorado man

Teen arrested in shooting death of Colorado man

A 15-year-old girl has been arrested in the shooting death of a Colorado man whose body was found after he had not been heard from for several days, police said Wednesday.

Nebraska LEAD program promoted in Cheyenne County

Nebraska LEAD program promoted in Cheyenne County

SIDNEY -- Applicants are sought for a program that encourages agriculturalists to also be leaders in their field. Terry Hejny, director of Nebraska LEAD, stopped in Sidney Friday to promote the program and the coming application deadline.

Chase County authorities arrest Missouri man in southwest Nebraska

Chase County authorities arrest Missouri man in southwest Nebraska

A Missouri man was arrested in southwest Nebraska after he led authorities on a pursuit.