Governor Jim Pillen has reappointed Doug Zingula, of Crawford, formerly of Sidney, to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

Regional West welcomed its first baby of the new year at 12:05 p.m. on New Year’s Day.

A major change is likely coming for Nebraska Medicine that state leaders say will transform Nebraska’s health care.

Fire crews have contained a grass fire at the Logan County Shooting Sports Complex near Sterling after a large mutual aid response Friday afternoon.

Cheyenne County's new Clerk, Assessor and Treasurer took their oath of office this morning before Cheyenne County District Court Judge Derek Weimer.

Nebraska State Patrol arrested 83 impaired drivers during the holiday season as part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. More than 1,700 speeding citations were also issued statewide.

Two 18-year-old Colorado men are facing charges after a pursuit near Sutherland Thursday. The passenger was cited and the driver taken into custody at Lincoln County Jail.

An 18-year-old from Colorado was arrested after a high-speed pursuit on I-80 in western Nebraska that reached 140 mph and ended near Sutherland, according to the Nebraska State Patrol.

A woman was killed in a suspected mountain lion attack while she was hiking alone in the mountains of northern Colorado.

Savor & Grace owner Jill Sauder announced the Sidney cheese and sandwich shop is for sale after three years, citing a desire to pursue new opportunities while finding the right person to carry the business forward.

KEARNEY, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska will televise the 2026 Kearney Girls Basketball Showcase, providing statewide coverage of one of the region’s premier high school girls basketball events.

The stage was hot with local dancers showing their steps in the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce's second "Dancing with Cheyenne CO Stars" New Year's Eve.

A stolen e-bike was quickly recovered and returned after officers realized the suspect had ridden it straight to the Sterling Police Department.

A New Year’s Day structure fire in Ogallala caused only minor damage thanks to quick action by occupants and a rapid response from fire crews. No injuries were reported.

The advice that legendary investor Warren Buffett offered on investing and life over the years helped earn him legions of followers who eagerly read his annual letters and filled an arena in Omaha every year.

The City of Kimball announced Tuesday utility rate changes that will go into effect Jan. 1 and will appear on residents’ January 25 bill.

A second measles case has been confirmed in Platte County.

A southeast Nebraska man has died after being hit by a vehicle in Columbus.A southeast Nebraska man has died after being hit by a vehicle in Columbus.

The Sagebrush Bar & Grill in Dalton has canceled the New Year's Eve 'Steak Night.' In exchange, the establishment is doing a fund raiser for Rhonda Van Ann Rummel.

Three people are suffering from gunshot wounds following an overnight shooting in Grand Island.

A juvenile was cited after a firework ignited the exterior of a Scottsbluff home, causing an estimated $5,000 in damage. Fire officials are reminding the public to use fireworks responsibly as the New Year approaches.

Marked by both transition and achievement, 2025 was a year that showcased Chadron State College’s commitment to leadership, learning, and service.

Greg Abel faces the challenge of taking over Berkshire Hathaway from the legendary Warren Buffett this week.

Upside Down Childcare has been recognized for its commitment to quality childcare and education.

A downtown building in Auburn is significantly damaged after a semi-truck drove into it.

Regional West Garden County Hospital in Oshkosh will convert to a Rural Emergency Hospital (REH), hospital and rural health officials said.

Firefighters responded to a rural Cheyenne County home after a trailer loaded with hay caught fire, destroying the entire load. No injuries were reported.

No one was injured following an overnight fire that happened in South Sioux City.

The Kimball County Sheriff’s Office made multiple arrests for Felony Child Endangerment over the weekend.  

Several volunteer firefighters battled flames and freezing conditions for more than four hours early Monday morning, after a Pillen Family Farms hog barn burned near Humphrey.

A northeast college is helping students dress for success with little to no cost.

When Nebraska’s Department of Health and Human Services announced its plan to divvy up millions in opioid settlement money, one recipient stood out: The Central Wyoming Counseling Center.

For just the second time ever, Miss Nebraska has been crowned Miss USA, and over the holidays, Audrey Eckert brought her national title back to one of the places she calls home.

An Omaha man was arrested after Seward County sheriff’s deputies uncovered 35.2 pounds of drugs during a traffic stop on I-80.

Starting in 2026, Nebraska will have a new minimum wage, and a new rate in how it will increase moving forward.

A Nebraska man was arrested Monday after Kentucky authorities found 55 pounds of suspected methamphetamine disguised as Christmas presents inside a vehicle.

Emergency crews respond to explosion near Murdock

Firefighters responded before dawn on Christmas morning to a garage fire in Iliff that threatened nearby buildings, officials said.

38 ancestors of the Santee Sioux Nation died in a mass execution in Minnesota 163 years ago.

A bizarre incident in southwest Nebraska involving a cow led to one person being injured and an officer shooting the animal.

A popular Christian music festival in northeast Nebraska has announced four of its featured acts for this summer.

SAUNDERS COUNTY, Neb. (WOWT) - The Saunders County Sheriff’s Office said a suspect barricaded himself in a home south of Fremont after a 68-year-old man was shot there Wednesday afternoon. SCSO said in a Wednesday night release that the victim, who

A passenger in an armored vehicle has died following an accident in Central Nebraska.

Christmas Day 2025 went down as the warmest on record across the region, with widespread record highs set for the fourth straight day, according to the National Weather Service.

A group of Sidney High School students spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Day spreading holiday cheer by singing Christmas carols throughout Sidney.

Scottsbluff police cited an 88-year-old driver after a pedestrian was struck in a crosswalk Christmas Eve and the vehicle left the scene.

A Grand Island native is taking over as sheriff of his home county.

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - A Grand Island man has died in what police are calling a “freak accident” in a McDonald’s drive-thru Tuesday morning. Police and firefighters were called just before 10:30 a.m. to the McDonalds on 2nd Street, wher

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after a pursuit of a stolen U-Haul in Omaha.

The Kimball Police Department and Sheriff’s Office each have a newly certified officer following the Nebraska Police Academy graduation last week.

Sterling police are investigating a parking lot crash that left two people injured after a driver struck coworkers Tuesday morning.

Former Nebraska U.S. Senator Ben Sasse has announced his diagnosis of advanced pancreatic cancer.

SIDNEY -- Raymond A Borges, 55, of Lodgepole, is scheduled for his Preliminary Hearing 8:45 a.m. December 30 in Cheyenne County Court. He is facing charges of Second Degree Assault (Class 2A Felony), Terroristic Threats (Class 3A Felony) and False Impriso

The holiday time is all about the season of giving and for one northeast Nebraska woman that means a lot more than presents.

The Preliminary Trial for Sterling Crockett is scheduled for December 29 in Cheyenne County Court. He is facing charges of False Imprisonment, Terroristic Threats, and Assault.

Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed a notice of Voluntary Dismissal of his lawsuit against Omaha Public Power District (OPPD). Public power providers are supposed to prioritize affordability and reliability. OPPD's past proposal furthered neither.

Unseasonable warmth set multiple record highs Monday across western Nebraska and southeast Wyoming, with near-70-degree temperatures continuing into Christmas.

Tyson Foods is closing its beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, laying off 3,200 workers next month in a town of just 11,000.

St. Johns Lutheran Church and Good Neighbors in Norfolk partnered to provide holiday meals and gifts to 155 families, showcasing the community's spirit of giving and support

Columbus Area Vertical Voices blend musical talent with community support, raising funds for local non-profits like Youth and Families for Christ and the Columbus Rescue Mission

A teenager is in the hospital after an accident involving a tractor and an SUV.

The Kimball County Manor staff brought the holiday spirit to the residents Monday by throwing a pajama party.

Sidney police, fire and EMS held a large-scale active shooter training exercise Sunday at Sidney High School while students were on winter break.

Sidney may soon have its own Economic Development Corporation, a nonprofit model used across rural Nebraska to support small businesses and workforce development.