Mary Lynch Elementary celebrates Read Across America Week
Mary Lynch Elementary students, teachers and staff kicked off Read Across America Week by celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday.
Regional
Fire near Chadron sparked by cigarette; officials warn of fire danger
Fire officials are urging drivers to use caution after a discarded cigarette sparked a roadside fire northwest of Chadron on Monday.
Lightning sparks fire north of Rushville
A lightning strike sparked a fire north of Rushville Sunday night, according to Rushville Fire Chief Keith Wellnitz.
Nearly block-long mural finished in Valentine
Artists put the finishing touches on a nearly block-long mural in downtown Valentine over the weekend, transforming a once-ordinary wall into a colorful reflection of the community’s history, culture and landscape.
Improperly discarded e-scooter sparks fire at SWANN facility in Chadron
A fire at a Solid Waste Agency of Northwest Nebraska (SWANN) facility in Chadron on Friday was caused by an improperly disposed electric scooter, according to the agency.