Record-breaking heat sweeps region as multiple cities shatter March highs

Historic heat across the Panhandle and region as multiple cities shattered March temperature records. Sidney hit 91, Scottsbluff 92, and Imperial broke a record set in 1907. Cooler weather returns Sunday.

March 22, 2026Updated: March 22, 2026
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Thousands sign petition calling for country-of-origin labeling on beef

A new national petition is calling on Congress and President Donald Trump to restore mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef.

Teen charged with burglaries at Rushville gas station, swimming pool

A Rushville teen is expected in court Thursday after being accused of breaking into several businesses and stealing thousands of dollars in cash and merchandise.

Warning about hunting habitat at Fort Robinson & other areas impacted by fires

As hunting season gets underway, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission officials are warning hunters that wildfire damage has significantly changed habitat at Fort Robinson State Park and surrounding public lands.

Former North Platte police investigator faces federal child sex abuse material charges

A former North Platte police investigator who worked internet crimes against children cases has resigned following his arrest on federal charges of possessing child sex abuse materials.