Sidney Mayor Brandon Bondegard announces reelection bid for City Council

Sidney Mayor Brandon Bondegard announces his bid for reelection to City Council, citing focus on public safety, infrastructure and fiscal responsibility.

February 14, 2026Updated: February 14, 2026
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South Fork Fire near Crawford 55% contained; crews establish line around entire perimeter

The South Fork Fire near Crawford is now 55% contained and has burned approximately 38,913 acres, according to the latest update from Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2.

Additional arrest made in Box Butte County homicide investigation after Sheridan County search warrant

Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have made another arrest in connection with a homicide investigation that began in September 2025.

New evacuations issued, Highway 20 closures possible as South Fork Fire activity increases

Increased fire activity on the northwest side of the South Fork Fire has prompted new evacuation notices and intermittent closures of Highway 20, according to emergency management officials.

Highway 20 reopens as South Fork Fire near Crawford reaches 42% containment

Firefighters made significant progress Friday on the South Fork Fire burning near Crawford, increasing containment to 42% as the Nebraska Department of Transportation reopened Highway 20 to traffic.