Sidney native mourns daughter killed in Fremont explosion

A Sidney native is facing unimaginable heartbreak. Brittney Short, SHS Class of 2015, lost her daughter Fayeah, 8, in the Fremont explosion earlier this week.

August 1, 2025Updated: August 1, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

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State

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Chadron State College Art Associate Professor complete nearly life-size sculpture of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus

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Sidney native mourns daughter killed in Fremont explosion

Regional

Chadron State College Art Associate Professor complete nearly life-size sculpture of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus

Regulators seek public input for massive Montana-Wyoming oil pipeline proposal

Valentine firefighters respond to early morning truck fire; sirens to be tested Friday

A Win for the Nebraska Brand Committee and Nebraska’s Cattle Industry

State

State audit letter raises concerns about Western Nebraska Regional Airport Authority spending

Chadron State College Art Associate Professor complete nearly life-size sculpture of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus

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Sports

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Ag & Outdoor

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