North Platte’s Sustainable Beef reaches a major milestone

Sustainable Beef has reached a major production milestone, now processing 1,500 head of cattle per day, a goal the North Platte-based plant achieved this month after setting the ambitious target when the project began.

February 7, 2026Updated: February 7, 2026
Hunter ArterburnBy Hunter Arterburn

Regional

Volunteers step up as Log Road Fire near Crawford reaches 15% containment

Firefighters are making progress on a wildfire burning northwest of Crawford, with officials reporting the Log Road Fire is now 15% contained after scorching more than 1,500 acres.

Alliance woman arrested in connection with her baby’s death

An Alliance woman has been arrested following the death of a 9-month-old baby, according to the Box Butte County Sheriff’s Office.

More than 20 buildings threatened as firefighters continue to make progress at fire near Crawford

More than 20 buildings threatened as firefighters continue to make progress at fire near Crawford

Bicyclist traveling across the nation rides through Nebraska

For most people, biking across Nebraska would be a challenge. For Jim DeCecco, it’s just one stretch of a much longer journey.