Meet the aircraft, crews on standby in Ainsworth following Sandhills fires
After a series of wildfires across the Sandhills, aerial firefighting resources are now positioned in Ainsworth, allowing crews to respond quickly if new fires break out.
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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.
Fire personnel begin leaving South Fork Fire near Crawford as containment reaches 80%
Fire personnel are beginning to scale back operations on the South Fork Fire near Crawford as containment reaches 80%, according to a Thursday morning update from Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2.
Valentine considers program to reduce feral cat population
A program out of Beatrice aimed at reducing feral cat populations is gaining attention in communities across Nebraska, including Valentine, where city leaders are considering whether to adopt it.