Powerful windstorm slams region, gusts near 70 mph reported near Sidney

A powerful windstorm is sweeping across the Nebraska Panhandle and southeast Wyoming with gusts nearing 70 mph near Sidney and over 90 mph in parts of Wyoming.

March 12, 2026Updated: March 12, 2026
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Gordon city council declines fireworks ban amid elevated fire risk

Despite ongoing concerns about wildfire risk, fireworks will be allowed within Gordon city limits this Independence Day after the city council did not approve a temporary ban.

Drowning death under investigation at Johnson Lake

Drowning death under investigation at Johnson Lake

Allen woman charged after allegedly driving into Merriman business

A 30-year-old Allen woman is facing multiple charges after authorities say she drove a pickup into a Merriman business.

Man sentenced to life in Winner killing, later commuted by Governor Noem, now charged in 14-year-old’s death

A 51-year-old Sioux Falls man who was sentenced to life in prison for a 1994 killing in Winner is now facing federal charges in connection with the death of a 14-year-old girl.