Career Connections of Western Nebraska Annual Career Cabs to begin this month

Tenth-grade students in the Nebraska Panhandle have an opportunity to explore career paths through the fourth annual Career Cabs event this fall.

September 9, 2026Updated: September 9, 2026

By Kristi Shields

Career Connections of Western Nebraska Annual Career Cabs to begin this month

Tenth-grade students from Cheyenne County high schools visited News Channel Nebraska "The Big Boy" in Sidney in 2024 as part of their tour of local businesses and career options.

Regional

Norfolk man sentenced for assaulting federal officer on Pine Ridge Reservation

A 36-year-old Norfolk, Nebraska, man with a lengthy criminal history has been sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison for assaulting a federal officer during a high-speed pursuit on the Pine Ridge Reservation.

Gordon man who had been facing multiple counts of child sexual assault sentenced

A 45-year-old Gordon man has been sentenced to 73 to 63 years in prison after being charged with multiple counts of child sexual assault.

Lightning sparks fire near Chadron

Firefighters are mopping up after a wildfire started east of Chadron Monday. The Chadron Volunteer Fire Department says lightning sparked the fire.

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for eWestern Cheyenne, Southeastern Kimball, and Southeastern Morrill Counties

Career Connections of Western Nebraska Annual Career Cabs to begin this month

Regional

Norfolk man sentenced for assaulting federal officer on Pine Ridge Reservation

Gordon man who had been facing multiple counts of child sexual assault sentenced

Lightning sparks fire near Chadron

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for eWestern Cheyenne, Southeastern Kimball, and Southeastern Morrill Counties

State

Career Connections of Western Nebraska Annual Career Cabs to begin this month

Cat in the Hat social media trend prompts investigation at Rock County schools

Supreme Court sets Sept. 30 arguments over validity of K-12, collegiate sports ballot measure

TSA brings back gate access for some people without plane tickets 25 years after 9/11

Kearney Tackles Cancer Kicks-off Annual Shirt Sales to Help Local Cancer Patients

Kimball Health Services awards August Employee of the Month

Sports

GAME WEEK! Ohio preview on Nebraska Football NOW

New Faces in Key Places | Nebraska Football NOW

Sparked by return of Rautenberg, Milford cruises past Fillmore Central

Nebraska’s run game competition on full display in early season play

Unsafe court conditions lead to suspension of Nebraska Volleyball Wrigley Field match

Doane falls short against Dakota Wesleyan in first true contest of 2026 season

Ag & Outdoor

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April