Whooping cough, chlamydia and chickenpox: Diseases that increased in the Panhandle in 2025
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Valentine Public Library receives multi-million dollar gift
21 hrs 50 mins agoValentine Public Library receives multi-million dollar gift
Possible gas leak prompts evacuation at Chadron Motor Company
February 3rd 2026, 5:03 PM UTCEmergency crews evacuated Chadron Motor Company Tuesday morning after a possible natural gas leak was reported, but Black Hills Energy determined the building was safe and business resumed within about 30 minutes.
Are other area Pizza Huts at risk after Chadron closure?
February 3rd 2026, 4:19 PM UTCThe Pizza Hut restaurant in Chadron has permanently closed, according to Staab Management Company, which operated the location.
Funeral planned for baby in Valentine as mother faces murder charge in New Mexico
February 3rd 2026, 10:53 AM UTCFuneral services are planned in Valentine this weekend for an 11-month-old boy who was killed late last year, as his family mourns and his mother faces criminal charges.
What a swing House district in Colorado shows about Republicans' immigration fallout in the midterms
February 1st 2026, 11:03 AM UTCPresident Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in Minnesota is rattling voters in a highly competitive swing district in northern Colorado.
After warm start to winter, ice fishing conditions arrive across Nebraska
January 30th 2026, 4:54 PM UTCWhile a warm start to the winter limited early opportunities, a recent cold snap has led to safe ice, and therefore, proper conditions for ice fishing across Nebraska.
Excellence in Early Childhood Education Conference set for Feb. 20-21 at Chadron State
January 30th 2026, 1:05 AM UTCChadron State College will host its annual Excellence in Early Childhood Education Conference Feb. 20 and 21.
As pro rodeo considers moving HQ to Wyoming, conservative lawmakers question incentives
January 30th 2026, 12:51 AM UTCThe biggest organizing body in rodeo, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, has all but decided to move its headquarters from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Syracuse man charged in Sheridan County child sexual abuse material case
January 28th 2026, 8:25 PM UTCA 61-year-old Syracuse, Nebraska man is facing multiple felony charges in Sheridan County related to child sexual abuse material.
Students from three states to attend High Plains Band and Choir Festival
January 27th 2026, 10:57 PM UTCOne hundred forty high school students from 24 schools in Nebraska, Wyoming, and South Dakota will attend Chadron State College’s annual High Plains Band and Choir Festival Monday, Feb. 2 and Tuesday, Feb. 3.
Colorado celebrates National School Choice Week
January 26th 2026, 1:52 PM UTCNational School Choice Week is underway in Colorado, with a focus on helping parents find schools that work best for their children. More than 650 schools are hosting informational events and activities –– weather permitting.
Early morning head-on crash claims life of driver
January 25th 2026, 6:37 PM UTCColorado State Patrol responded to an early morning report of a truck-trailer colliding head-on with a sedan on US. 287 in Larimer County, Colo.
Cheyenne police investigate in-custody death following DUI call
January 23rd 2026, 2:35 PM UTCCheyenne police are investigating an in-custody death that occurred early Sunday following a DUI-related call near West 9th Street and Deming Drive.
Volunteer shortage impacts Nebraska organizations
January 22nd 2026, 2:45 PM UTCAcross Nebraska and the nation, community organizations are grappling with a growing challenge: fewer volunteers.
Nebraska Sandhills ranch draws record sale price, shifts to Texas insurance billionaire couple
January 21st 2026, 11:16 AM UTCMark and Robyn Jones hope to invest and build ‘world-class cattle operation’
Valentine man describes attempt to save woman during shark attack
January 20th 2026, 6:14 PM UTCA Valentine, Nebraska man is making international headlines after trying to save a woman during a shark attack in the Virgin Islands.
Cheyenne man sentenced to prison in child sexual exploitation case
January 12th 2026, 6:01 PM UTCA Cheyenne man has been sentenced to 8 to 10 years in prison after being convicted of sexually exploiting and abusing a minor.
RLOP helps Chadron State College graduate achieve her goals
January 11th 2026, 11:19 AM UTCA program started at Chadron State College in 2017 to help address the shortage of trained legal professionals in rural Nebraska was a primary factor in helping Alliance native Samantha (Carillo) Stephenson fulfill her goal of becoming a county attorney.
Cheyenne man arrested on attempted murder charges after motel shooting
January 10th 2026, 2:55 PM UTCPolice arrested a Cheyenne man on attempted murder charges following a shooting at a Cheyenne motel.
Friday evening blaze along Highway 30 near North Platte forces traffic to be diverted
January 10th 2026, 11:34 AM UTCA fire broke out Friday evening at the former Log Cabin convenience store just west of North Platte along U.S. Highway 30, drawing all three North Platte fire stations to the scene, authorities said.
Moving mountains: Blasting and clawing toward a safer US 385 in South Dakota's central Black Hills
January 9th 2026, 11:05 PM UTCKristen Kilcoin has seen both challenges and benefits from the U.S. 385 highway project in the central Black Hills.
Search ends for mountain lions after solo hiker fatally attacked on Colorado trail
January 5th 2026, 10:35 PM UTCThe search for mountain lions in a remote area of Colorado where a solo hiker was fatally attacked last week has ended.
Vehicle recovered from Wheatland Reservoir; one person found deceased
January 4th 2026, 4:03 PM UTCA submerged vehicle and its deceased occupant were recovered Sunday afternoon from Wheatland Reservoir No. 1, according to the Platte County Sheriff’s Office.
Firefighters battle major blaze at Denver apartment complex under construction
January 3rd 2026, 10:51 AM UTCOfficials say firefighters are battling a large blaze tearing through a three-story apartment complex under construction in Denver.
Man fought off a mountain lion weeks before a suspected fatal Colorado attack
January 2nd 2026, 11:28 PM UTCA suspected deadly mountain lion attack on New Year’s Day that killed a woman hiking alone was preceded by another harrowing encounter in the same area.
Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack while hiking in northern Colorado
January 2nd 2026, 8:43 AM UTCA woman was killed in a suspected mountain lion attack while she was hiking alone in the mountains of northern Colorado.
A Year of transition and achievement at Chadron State College
December 30th 2025, 8:34 PM UTCMarked by both transition and achievement, 2025 was a year that showcased Chadron State College’s commitment to leadership, learning, and service.
Miss USA spends holiday season in Gordon, Nebraska
December 28th 2025, 4:09 PM UTCFor 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.
Telluride Ski Resort in Colorado to close Saturday due to labor dispute
December 25th 2025, 8:13 AM UTCOfficials at Colorado's Telluride Ski Resort say it will close Saturday due to a labor dispute.
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County Commissioners hold precautionary discussion on importance of District Court Clerk remaining locally elected position
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Sidney Volunteer Fire Department becomes first in Nebraska to add Holmatro OmniShore system
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Sidney Table of Grace celebrates success of $125,000 matching grant campaign
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New 4-H Educator ready to take on youth programs
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Whooping cough, chlamydia and chickenpox: Diseases that increased in the Panhandle in 2025
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