Dr. Ben LaCrosse, a Norfolk native and onsite Board-Certified Radiologist at Fountain Point Imaging Center in Norfolk, is raising awareness about the benefits of Low-Dose Chest CT scan for lung cancer screening.

The City of Norfolk was recently awarded $435,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding to help with commercial rehabilitation activities downtown in the form of façade improvements through the Nebraska Department of Economic Development.

The Lower Elkhorn NRD Board of Directors received and approved 10 applications for the Community Forestry Incentive Program, and one application for the Forestry Incentive for Public Facilities Program for Fiscal Year 2025.

The Sidney City Council gave a thumbs-up to the purchase of three more SCBA units and related equipment for the Sidney Fire Department November 28.

The community support of the Night of Hope's 2023 campaign resulted in the donation of new equipment for the Dowart Cancer Care center. Proceeds from the Night of Hope purchased a blanket warmer and a battery-powered patient lift. 

Bird Flu has returned to Nebraska, as the Department of Agriculture is reporting the first case has been confirmed in the state.

The issue that set the last Nebraska legislative session on fire didn’t burn so brightly on Tuesday.

A garage and 2 houses were damaged by an early morning fire in Fairbury.

Change would move up the last day of school for Prekindergarten through fifth grade

The Sidney City Council Tuesday approved a TIF plan for R Perry Construction to build 11 new homes in Sidney. The agreement is housing at a maximum of $275,000 near the Lodgepole Creek Apartments.

Wayne Blue Devil basketball coach Rob Sweetland says his team will focus on the defensive side of the ball but in a different way than years past.

Authorities discovered methamphetamine and other drug paraphernalia while investigating a single-vehicle accident southwest of Sidney Sunday. 

The airport that serves Thedford and the surrounding area was honored as the Airport of the Year in 2022, and it continues to serve pilots with state-of-the-art facilities in the Sandhills.

Law enforcement recognized the Northfield and Rock Churches for their help during the 28-hour stand off that took place in Gering in September.

Three people were hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash just east of Mitchell Tuesday morning.

Charlie Munger, who helped Warren Buffett build Berkshire Hathaway into an investment powerhouse, has died at a California hospital. He was 99.

The city of Fairbury reopened its community building with many members of the community coming out to show their support.

A new bonus program is incentivizing people to buy tickets to concerts at the Nebraska State Fair as early as possible.

Officers and the public fearful of losing law enforcement over low pay

SIDNEY --  The Sidney Chapter of Compassionate Friends is hosting the annual Candlelight Service 6 p.m December 10. The service will be held at The Well Church, 432 20th St, Sidney. The event is designed as a solemn opportunity to remember loved-ones.

SIDNEY– The Sidney and Greater Area Fund (SAGA Fund) has announced a partnership with Keep Sidney Beautiful to enhance the well-being of our community through a community cleanup initiative.

The Sidney Police Department and Fraternal Order of Police No. 43 are hosting "The Grinch" 2 p.m. December 3 at the Fox Theater.

Leaving court, sometimes in tears, the mother of a 10-year-old boy wonders what’s next.

Young students in the Sidney Public School district are helping families in need with a food drive. The program is in connection with World Kindness Day.

Today is Giving Tuesday and many organizations, including the Salvation Army, are hoping to use the day to give back to the community.

While there were no human injuries during a Monday night house fire in Norfolk, a pet was killed in the fire.

Gage County deputies obtained the warrant during a disturbing the peace investigation

40-year-old driver found after missing person report, search

Regional West’s medical staff recently welcomed two new physicians and two nurse practitioners.

Around 6:00 p.m. Norfolk Fire and Rescue responded to a fire off of West Prospect Avenue.

Impact Art is continuing to leave its mark on Kearney.

The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office said the woman found dead in the area of 98th and Havelock Streets last Tuesday died of blunt force trauma.

A women’s club in Grand Island is bringing back an old tradition. 

Adams Autos and Equipment announced the successful acquisition of Sidney Auto Sales. This is a milestone for Adams Autos and Equipment, positioning the company for continued growth in the Cheyenne County and greater areas.

Deputies ask for help from Pawnee City City Council and Pawnee County commissioners

47-year-old Will McDonald is facing from 20-years to life in prison.

Stan and Melissa Norgard announced this morning Sam & Louie's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria in Sidney is closing. The Norgards will be focusing on their brewing operation and Savor and Grace will be moving to the Sam & Louie's location.

Two men from Colorado are now in jail after authorities say officers found large amounts of drugs in their vehicles. 

The Western Community College Area (WCCA) Board of Governors is pleased to announce that the At-Large vacancy has been filled by former Nebraska state senator John Stinner. He was sworn in at the November Board of Governor's meeting via Zoom.

Two Lincoln teens were taken into custody after a pursuit in a stolen vehicle Sunday night. 

Former NFAT Director Jeffery Stewart appeared in Madison District Court on Monday.

The Village of Dix was contacted in October by State Auditor Mike Foley's office after his office received concerns regarding the village.

A celebrator educator from within Kearney Public Schools will be the next principal at Kenwood Elementary.

A Norfolk man is in jail after authorities say another man was beaten so badly he needed to be hospitalized. 

A Minnesota woman was arrested for drug charges after being pulled over for erratic driving and speeding in Stanton County. 

Project helps bring toys and other items to needy children this holiday season

An early Sunday morning fire in Fairbury has left a mother and her two children without a home.

Icy road conditions are blamed for a single vehicle rollover accident near the Highway 26 and East 27th intersection in Scottsbluff at approximately 7:47 p.m. Saturday night.

Downed power lines are being blamed for a grass fire near mile marker 37 on Interstate 80 on Nov. 19. 

A 54-year-old Oshkosh man was arrested following a November 22 drive-by incident in Oshkosh. According to the Nebraska State Patrol, no one was injured.

Cheyenne County's first indoor Christmas tour, the "All Is Bright" tour at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds, recorded more than 400 people attending opening night.

With most parts of the state being taken out of winter weather advisories, some parts prepare for snow and high winds.

No one was transported by ambulance to the hospital with injuries in a two-vehicle accident in Sidney Saturday afternoon.

The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating multiple fatality crashes that occurred during Friday’s winter storm.

A woman from Plainview was arrested on Thursday following a pursuit with NSP near Norfolk.

Black Friday sets up to be a big hit.

Four Nebraska advocates, including two state senators, have been recognized by the nonprofit Education Rights Counsel for efforts to remove legal barriers to educational equity.

Federal inspectors have twice found hundreds of defects in the locomotives and railcars Union Pacific uses at the world’s largest railyard in Nebraska, but none of those seem to explain why a shipping container filled with toxic acid exploded this fall.

An expert gives more details on what to know during the enrollment period for Medicare

OPD said they arrested an Omaha father in connection to a child murder.

Winter weather advisories and winter storm warnings didn't stop shoppers from finding deals on TVs, gloves, kerosene and tape measures.

Norfolk man arrested for terroristic threats and assault in addition to an investigation out of Madison. 

Authorities in Omaha are investigating the death of a man after a chase across the metro late Wednesday.

Eleven Nebraskans are facing charges related to what authorities say is a scheme to sell fake I.D.'s.