United Way Color Dash comes to Sidney for first time

United Way of Western Nebraska has opened registration for the return of the Color Dash 5K on June 20 at WNCC. The family-friendly event will be hosted in Sidney for the first time.

May 15, 2026Updated: May 15, 2026
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Gordon man facing multiple counts of child sexual assault reaches plea agreement

A 45-year-old Gordon man has reached a plea agreement after being charged with multiple counts of child sexual assault.

Man hiking America forced to detour around South Fork Fire

Man hiking America forced to detour around South Fork Fire

South Fork Fire grows to more than 23,100 acres, 5% contained

The South Fork Fire burning near Crawford has grown to 23,112 acres and is now 5% contained, according to the Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 (RMCIMT2), which took control Thursday morning.

Wildfire near Crawford grows to more than 23,000 acres, prompting evacuations

A fast-moving wildfire burning near Crawford has grown to more than 23,000 acres, according to the latest perimeter data submitted to the National Interagency Fire Center.