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From a dream to brick and mortar: Price Cream Company sets sights on new downtown location
From a dream to brick and mortar: Price Cream Company sets sights on new downtown location

Lindsey and Adam Price are continuing to feel the blessing of their business venture, Price Cream, now with their own location in downtown Sidney.

34th Annual Spring Expo set for April in Sidney

34th Annual Spring Expo set for April in Sidney

The event, presented by Sutton Home Gallery, will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 12 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 13 at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds.

Akron man arrested on drug charges following Fort Morgan investigation

Akron man arrested on drug charges following Fort Morgan investigation

A 34-year-old Akron man was arrested at a high school track meet Thursday following a months-long drug investigation by Fort Morgan Police.

Potter-Dix leads area schools at State Speech in Kearney

Potter-Dix leads area schools at State Speech in Kearney

Potter-Dix had a Class D1 state champion in Jaxson Chase.

Governor Pillen, NDVA honor Vietnam War veterans at State Capitol ceremony

Governor Pillen, NDVA honor Vietnam War veterans at State Capitol ceremony

On March 28, Governor Jim Pillen and Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs (NDVA) Deputy Director Levi Bennet honored Vietnam War period veterans.

Cause of fire at Valentine National Wildlife Refuge under investigation

Cause of fire at Valentine National Wildlife Refuge under investigation

The fire, reported shortly after noon near Dads Lake south of Valentine, drew a large emergency response.

Cozad man sentenced to 70-100 years for infant son’s death

Cozad man sentenced to 70-100 years for infant son’s death

A Cozad man convicted in the death of his infant son has been sentenced to 70 to 100 years in prison.

Authorities expand multi-state search for fugitive Harley Salway III

Authorities expand multi-state search for fugitive Harley Salway III

Law enforcement agencies expanded the search for Harley Salway III beyond western Nebraska as they continue efforts to locate the fugitive, the Box Butte County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday.

Red Flag Day brings grass fire, west of Beatrice

Red Flag Day brings grass fire, west of Beatrice

South winds gusting to 40-miles-per-hour fanned flames off the east side of Southwest 117th Road

Schmitz: Water, not politics, stifles rural housing

Schmitz: Water, not politics, stifles rural housing

Water source is unidentified for Otoe County's 36 square mile housing zone

Nebraska lawmakers advance bill to change voter-approved paid sick leave

Nebraska lawmakers advance bill to change voter-approved paid sick leave

Initiative 436 was supported by over 70-percent of voters in the November General Election

Scottsbluff man arrested after high-speed chase, armed standoff

Scottsbluff man arrested after high-speed chase, armed standoff

A Scottsbluff man is in custody following a high-speed pursuit and standoff with law enforcement that ended early Friday morning, according to the Nebraska State Patrol.

AirTag leads deputies to stolen property Cheyenne

AirTag leads deputies to stolen property Cheyenne

A hidden Apple AirTag helped law enforcement track down stolen construction equipment and led to the arrest of a Cheyenne man, the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday.

Two arrested in Fort Morgan drug investigation

Two arrested in Fort Morgan drug investigation

Two Fort Morgan men were arrested Thursday following a drug investigation that uncovered cocaine sales in local bars and led to the discovery of multiple drugs, firearms, and cash, according to the Fort Morgan Police Department.

Meteorologists raise alarm over grounding of Omaha weather balloons amid federal cuts

Meteorologists raise alarm over grounding of Omaha weather balloons amid federal cuts

The National Weather Service's decision to stop weather balloon launches in Omaha and elsewhere, according to multiple meteorologists, will negatively impact weather forecasts -- just as severe weather season is starting.

Gordon city council votes to begin contract negotiations with new city manager

Gordon city council votes to begin contract negotiations with new city manager

A familiar face in Gordon may soon step into the role of city manager. On Thursday night, the city council voted to begin contract negotiations with Scott Fleming.

A pioneering baseball league in Nebraska launched dozens of MLB careers. Then it collapsed.

A pioneering baseball league in Nebraska launched dozens of MLB careers. Then it collapsed.

Seventy years ago, Nebraska was the location of a pioneering minor league baseball league. Eight MLB clubs had teams, all in central and western Nebraska.

Nebraska child care advocates on defense as providers struggle and bills languish

Nebraska child care advocates on defense as providers struggle and bills languish

For years advocates have pushed for legislation to move the needle on a critical issue facing Nebraska: the lack of affordable, high-quality child care. But this year? They're hoping to simply maintain the status quo.

Auburn man indicted on weapons charge

Auburn man indicted on weapons charge

Capital Region Safe Street Task Force monitors Facebook posts

Box Butte County Sheriff clarifies inmate release as search for Harley Salway III continues

Box Butte County Sheriff clarifies inmate release as search for Harley Salway III continues

The Box Butte County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its search for Harley Salway III, an Alliance man who was inadvertently released from the Scotts Bluff County Detention Center without posting bond and is now wanted on multiple felony charges.

Progress on PWF Road nears after site visit from Olsson and NDOT

Progress on PWF Road nears after site visit from Olsson and NDOT

Officials and scientists from Olsson and NDOT dropped in on Diller to assess the status of the PWF Road and its nearby environment, bringing the start date for the road's reconstruction ever closer.

WNCC to host career fair on April 9

WNCC to host career fair on April 9

Western Nebraska Community College's Student Success Center will host a Career Fair Wednesday, April 9, at Cougar Palace on the Scottsbluff Campus.

Hay bale fire burns hundreds of bales near Lodgepole

Hay bale fire burns hundreds of bales near Lodgepole

Firefighters battled a large hay bale fire in southern Garden County on Wednesday that destroyed approximately 800 bales north of Lodgepole.

Record-breaking heat grips region ahead of dramatic cooldown

Record-breaking heat grips region ahead of dramatic cooldown

A wave of unseasonably warm weather swept through western Nebraska and southeastern Wyoming on Thursday, breaking high temperature records in multiple communities.

Scottsbluff man sentenced to prison for Sexual Assault of a Child

Scottsbluff man sentenced to prison for Sexual Assault of a Child

A 25-year-old Scottsbluff man was sentenced to prison recently for sexual assault of a child and child abuse.

Panhandle Lego Robotics teams bring home awards

Panhandle Lego Robotics teams bring home awards

Two Scottsbluff FIRST Legos Robotics teams finish in top three at State Championship.

Cheyenne County students compete at FIRST Lego League State Championship

Cheyenne County students compete at FIRST Lego League State Championship

A Cheyenne County team competed in the FIRST Lego League State Championship, finishing 15 out of 89 teams.

Milford’s Main Street Market celebrates grand opening of new, larger location

Milford’s Main Street Market celebrates grand opening of new, larger location

Main Street Market in Milford officially cut the ribbon on its brand new location this week, formally opening the doors of a much larger building which is now the home of the only grocery store in town.

Hay Springs juvenile death appears to be accidental shooting, according to SD AG Office

Hay Springs juvenile death appears to be accidental shooting, according to SD AG Office

The death of a Hay Springs juvenile appears to be the result of an accidental shooting, according to the South Dakota Attorney General’s Office.

Senator Storer introduces amendment to controversial brand bill

Senator Storer introduces amendment to controversial brand bill

As Nebraska lawmakers prepare to debate a contentious bill that would exempt feedlots from brand inspections, Senator Tanya Storer has introduced an amendment.

ACE returns nearly $33k to City of Sidney

ACE returns nearly $33k to City of Sidney

The City of Sidney was presented with a check for $32,777 from ACE gas supplier at the March 25 city council meeting.

Oglala woman sentenced to nearly six years for stabbing death of partner

Oglala woman sentenced to nearly six years for stabbing death of partner

A 26-year-old Oglala woman has been sentenced to five years and ten months in federal prison for the voluntary manslaughter of her partner.

Fire near Maxwell causes evacuations on Wednesday

Fire near Maxwell causes evacuations on Wednesday

Residents near the western Nebraska town of Maxwell had to evacuate twice after a wildfire Wednesday.

Norris Public Power District completes power restoration

Norris Public Power District completes power restoration

Devasting March 19th blizzard knocked out power, to thousands

Accident in Boone County shuts down highway

Accident in Boone County shuts down highway

The Boone County Sheriff's Office said Highway 91 is currently closed due to an accident. 

Water Quality and Quantity Task Force convenes

Water Quality and Quantity Task Force convenes

Governor assembles executive-level members regarding merger of Department of Environment and Energy with Department of Natural Resources

Community unites to tackle childcare crisis In Wynot

Community unites to tackle childcare crisis In Wynot

In the heart of Wynot, a village known for its tight-knit community and stellar school system, a crisis struck in May 2022 when three in-home childcare providers closed their doors, leaving families in a bind.

Cherry County hog confinement case heard in court, written briefs up next

Cherry County hog confinement case heard in court, written briefs up next

A district judge will decide the fate of a proposed hog confinement in the Nebraska Sandhills in the coming months.

Firefighters battling fire north of Rushville

Firefighters battling fire north of Rushville

Rushville and Gordon firefighters are battling a grass and timber fire around 12 miles north of Rushville.

Cass County Solar appeals to district court

Cass County Solar appeals to district court

The county says the dominate theme of its development plan is to preserve agriculture

Scotts Bluff County Detention Center inmate dies of 'medical emergency' at RWMC

Scotts Bluff County Detention Center inmate dies of 'medical emergency' at RWMC

An Alliance man in custody at Scotts Bluff County Detention Center died at Regional West Medical Center of a medical emergency. on March 24. The Nebraska State Patrol is in charge of the investigation.

Fugitive wanted in Goshen County, Wyo. arrested in northeast Colorado

Fugitive wanted in Goshen County, Wyo. arrested in northeast Colorado

An accused violent fugitive wanted in Wyoming was arrested without incident in Morgan County on Wednesday afternoon following a month-long investigation involving local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.

Structure fire destroys home north of Bridgeport; support needed for family

Structure fire destroys home north of Bridgeport; support needed for family

Firefighters responded to a structure fire north of Bridgeport earlier today. The building was a total loss.

Hope Harbor changes policy due to supply shortages

Hope Harbor changes policy due to supply shortages

A central Nebraska food pantry is changing its policy due to supply shortages. 

Grass fires keeping Northeast Colorado fire departments busy

Grass fires keeping Northeast Colorado fire departments busy

Sterling Firefighters assisted with a grass fire near Peetz and a second near Merino recently.

Police: three Kearney teens steal vehicles, lead officers on chase through backyards

Police: three Kearney teens steal vehicles, lead officers on chase through backyards

Three teenagers will likely face criminal charges after Kearney Police say they stole vehicles and led officers on a chase through town.

Roe Automotive to end partnership with Buick at Grand Island location

Roe Automotive to end partnership with Buick at Grand Island location

A Central Nebraska automotive company is dropping the retailer at one of its locations due to the future of the brand's vehicles.

16th Great American Comedy Festival features Tonight Show veteran, SNL cast member

16th Great American Comedy Festival features Tonight Show veteran, SNL cast member

The year 2025 is a banner year for comedy in America.

Timeline released for new police chief hire

Timeline released for new police chief hire

The City of Norfolk plans to have its next police chief picked before the end of spring. 

Competency evaluations ordered for child abuse suspect

Competency evaluations ordered for child abuse suspect

Austin Meyn facing charges of child abuse resulting in death and first-degree sexual assault

What 23andMe’s bankruptcy means for your DNA data

What 23andMe’s bankruptcy means for your DNA data

The genetic testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy, prompting people who’ve used the service and sent in DNA samples to be analyzed to wonder what will happen to their genetic data.

City Council tables decision on book mobile

City Council tables decision on book mobile

SIDNEY -- The Sidney City Council March 25 tabled a decision to pursue an updated bookmobile. The City's current bookmobile is more than 30 years old, and maintenance is increasingly expensive.

State officials provide progress update on Perkins County Canal Project

State officials provide progress update on Perkins County Canal Project

In 1923, Nebraska and Colorado entered into a unique agreement known as the “South Platte River Compact,” which stated that during irrigation season, Colorado would allow a specified amount of water to flow into Nebraska.

WNCC launching CDL class in Sidney, starting April 7

WNCC launching CDL class in Sidney, starting April 7

Western Nebraska Community College is excited to announce the first Class A Commercial Driver's License class in Sidney, starting on April 7.

Fort Morgan police arrest violent parolee wanted for assault and kidnapping

Fort Morgan police arrest violent parolee wanted for assault and kidnapping

A known violent parolee was taken into custody Thursday night in Fort Morgan following a coordinated law enforcement effort involving the Fort Morgan Police Department, the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, and K9 Dobby.

Small grass fire in rural Cheyenne County sparks reminder about fire safety

Small grass fire in rural Cheyenne County sparks reminder about fire safety

A small grass fire broke out Tuesday evening at County Road 6 and County Road 121 in rural Cheyenne County, prompting a swift response from the Sidney Volunteer Fire Department at 6:30 p.m.

73 years later: New book revisits triple homicide that shook Nebraska’s Sandhills

73 years later: New book revisits triple homicide that shook Nebraska’s Sandhills

Seventy-three years ago this week, a brutal triple homicide shattered the peace of the Nebraska Sandhills.

CCC Holdrege returning downtown to former Great Western Bank building

CCC Holdrege returning downtown to former Great Western Bank building

The Central Community College Board of Governors has approved a $1.9 million plan to relocate the Holdrege Center to downtown Holdrege.

Nebraskans urged to update measles vaccine as cases surge nationwide

Nebraskans urged to update measles vaccine as cases surge nationwide

Local health professionals are urging Nebraskans to check and update their vaccination status with measles cases on the rise nationally.

No injuries reported when pickup sideswipes semi-tractor-trailer south of Lorenzo

No injuries reported when pickup sideswipes semi-tractor-trailer south of Lorenzo

A two-vehicle accident involving a pickup and a semi hauling livestock briefly disrupted traffic on Highway 19 at the Country Road 6 intersection south of Lorenzo Tuesday afternoon.

Preparing for severe weather in Nebraska

Preparing for severe weather in Nebraska

How to prepare for severe weather in Nebraska.

Sidney Middle School Third Quarter Honor Roll

Sidney Middle School Third Quarter Honor Roll

Sidney Middle School officials recently announced the Third Quarter Honor Roll students.

Cherry County commissioners don’t approve Ag Society funding request

Cherry County commissioners don’t approve Ag Society funding request

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners didn’t approve a $20,000 funding request from the Cherry County Ag Society, citing concerns over transparency.

Beatrice Public Schools announces administrative changes

Beatrice Public Schools announces administrative changes

Administrators change positions between Beatrice High School and Beatrice Elementary School

Nebraska observing Severe Weather Awareness Week

Nebraska observing Severe Weather Awareness Week

Severe weather season arriving with concerns over National Weather Service cuts