Sidney schools to close March 5-6 as Lady Raiders head to state tournament

Sidney Public Schools will close March 5-6 as the Lady Raiders head to Lincoln for their 20th state tournament appearance. No. 5 Sidney faces Gretna East on Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Listen live on 987 The Big Boy.

March 2, 2026Updated: March 2, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Board resignations follow hiring of Valentine Chamber director facing criminal charge

Valentine nurse receives DAISY Award for exceptional care

Senior prank brings cattle to Valentine High School parking lot

As births rise in Valentine, youth volunteers step in to help clinic

State

Board resignations follow hiring of Valentine Chamber director facing criminal charge

University of Nebraska reports major hack to Canvas systems

Sidney hosts its first Civics Bee

Sidney schools to close March 5-6 as Lady Raiders head to state tournament

Regional

Board resignations follow hiring of Valentine Chamber director facing criminal charge

Valentine nurse receives DAISY Award for exceptional care

Senior prank brings cattle to Valentine High School parking lot

As births rise in Valentine, youth volunteers step in to help clinic

State

Board resignations follow hiring of Valentine Chamber director facing criminal charge

University of Nebraska reports major hack to Canvas systems

Sidney hosts its first Civics Bee

Valentine nurse receives DAISY Award for exceptional care

G.I. Students help build Habitat home for local family

Wymore man sent to prison for felony drug conviction

Sports

Fairbury's Roelfs signs to continue wrestling at Midland

Morgan Haupt wins Big Boy Big Wheel Race for second straight year

Sidney names Gabe Dorcey as head boys basketball coach

WNCC softball sweeps North Platte

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader NJC on Friday

Doane Football Coach Conversations: 2026 Spring Review

Ag & Outdoor

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires