Government: Fortenberry violated oath in 'disturbing way'

The Congressman’s attorney, John Littrell, told the court that the charges against Fortenberry have tarnished the nine-term representative’s reputation and Fortenberry will be taking the case to trial, no plea deal will be accepted.

October 20, 2021Updated: October 21, 2021
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How to prevent a data center? Cherry County approves six-month moratorium on conditional use permits

As data centers expand across Nebraska, Cherry County leaders are taking steps to slow potential development locally.

Three former Cherry County law enforcement officers honored

He lost his life protecting the Valentine area over Easter weekend in 1954, but do people today know the name Trooper Marvin Hansen?

Questions raised about federal land management during record-breaking fire season

A series of recent wildfires across the Nebraska Sandhills and Panhandle is prompting new questions about how federal land is managed and how fires are fought.

Rushville, Nebraska woman sentenced to more than six years for fraud and money laundering 

A 57-year-old Rushville woman has been sentenced to 6 years and 6 months in federal prison after being convicted of four counts of wire fraud and three counts of money laundering.