Alliance woman arrested in connection with her baby’s death
An Alliance woman has been arrested following the death of a 9-month-old baby, according to the Box Butte County Sheriff’s Office.
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Fire near Chadron sparked by cigarette; officials warn of fire danger
Fire officials are urging drivers to use caution after a discarded cigarette sparked a roadside fire northwest of Chadron on Monday.
Lightning sparks fire north of Rushville
A lightning strike sparked a fire north of Rushville Sunday night, according to Rushville Fire Chief Keith Wellnitz.
Nearly block-long mural finished in Valentine
Artists put the finishing touches on a nearly block-long mural in downtown Valentine over the weekend, transforming a once-ordinary wall into a colorful reflection of the community’s history, culture and landscape.
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.