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.
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Fort Robinson Aquatic Center reduces hours
The new Fort Robinson State Park Aquatic Center is among the Nebraska attractions reducing hours as the back-to-school season reduces workforce availability.
Syracuse man sentenced in Gordon child sexual abuse material case
A 61-year-old Syracuse man has been sentenced to prison in a Sheridan County child sexual abuse material case.
Wounded Knee man sentenced after baseball bat assault in Gordon
A 49-year-old Wounded Knee man has been sentenced to 90 days in jail for assaulting a man with a baseball bat.
Rushville man tasered after Rapid City police say he pointed rifle at another person and fled
A 21-year-old Rushville man is facing aggravated assault and obstruction charges after Rapid City police say he pointed a rifle at another person, fled from a traffic stop and was taken into custody at Taser-point.