Kimball City Council gives Tree Board permission to apply for grant

The city council approved Tuesday evening for the Tree Board to apply for a grant that would allow the city to take care of problematic trees in the community.

March 5, 2026Updated: March 5, 2026
By Kristi Shields

Regional

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.

Southeast Nebraska first responders again assist Western Nebraska tackle wildfires

First responders from across Southeast Nebraska have responded to four serious wildfires in other parts of the state so far this year, the latest of which broke out near Crawford earlier this month

James Lucero sworn in as Kimball Chief of Police

James Lucero sworn in as Kimball Chief of Police

Storm damages communications tower in Cherry County

A powerful storm late last month damaged a communications tower in Cherry County.