The holiday time is all about the season of giving and for one northeast Nebraska woman that means a lot more than presents.

The Preliminary Trial for Sterling Crockett is scheduled for December 29 in Cheyenne County Court. He is facing charges of False Imprisonment, Terroristic Threats, and Assault.

Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed a notice of Voluntary Dismissal of his lawsuit against Omaha Public Power District (OPPD). Public power providers are supposed to prioritize affordability and reliability. OPPD's past proposal furthered neither.

Unseasonable warmth set multiple record highs Monday across western Nebraska and southeast Wyoming, with near-70-degree temperatures continuing into Christmas.

Tyson Foods is closing its beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, laying off 3,200 workers next month in a town of just 11,000.

St. Johns Lutheran Church and Good Neighbors in Norfolk partnered to provide holiday meals and gifts to 155 families, showcasing the community's spirit of giving and support

Columbus Area Vertical Voices blend musical talent with community support, raising funds for local non-profits like Youth and Families for Christ and the Columbus Rescue Mission

A teenager is in the hospital after an accident involving a tractor and an SUV.

The Kimball County Manor staff brought the holiday spirit to the residents Monday by throwing a pajama party.

Sidney police, fire and EMS held a large-scale active shooter training exercise Sunday at Sidney High School while students were on winter break.

Sidney may soon have its own Economic Development Corporation, a nonprofit model used across rural Nebraska to support small businesses and workforce development.

After more than three decades behind the headset, longtime dispatcher Nancy Neal is retiring from the Scotts Bluff County Communications Center.

Cheyenne police arrested two teens and an 18-year-old following a coordinated warrant operation tied to an alleged plot to kill an individual earlier this month.

A muddy eruption at Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone National Park has been captured on camera.

A $1,000 Shopping Spree turned into a full “treat yourself” day Saturday for Nate Rahmig and his girlfriend Ashton Van Anne.

One person died in a head-on collision between a semi-truck and a vehicle pulling a livestock trailer on Highway 83 Saturday morning.

Warmer weather is bringing caution to a northeast Nebraska ice rink.

Combat training drills are a rite of passage for police recruits nationwide, and an Associated Press investigation finds they've left a trail of deaths and injuries.

Eighteen new Nebraska State Troopers are ready to begin serving across the state.

Chadron State College has announced the undergraduate students on the Fall 2025 President’s and Dean’s Lists.

The National Weather Service has issued a rare warning for part of the Colorado Front Range as hurricane-force winds and tinder dry conditions have boosted the threat of wildfire.

Dig out your craziest, funniest Christmas sweater for the last weekend of the All Is Bright 2025.

After 31 years of serving the community with VHS tapes, DVDs, and video games, a local video store in Norfolk, Nebraska, is closing its doors due to declining in-person sales amid the rise of streaming services

Three off-duty deputies received an award from the Nebraska State Fair for their response to a medical emergency this summer.

High West Energy is reporting outages in the Panhandle and into Wyoming and Colorado.

Two northeast Nebraska natives are continuing to give back to the places they call home.

Tim Lindahl, former Wheatbelt Public Power District CEO and current CEO of Kenergy in Kentucky, spoke before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Energy power grid security.

A 17-year-old worker died at a Nebraska hog farm owned by the governor’s family. Two investigations later, the boy’s mother is still searching for answers.

ALLIANCE -- The Alliance Police Department announces its newest officer, Chris Laake, to the department’s team of dedicated professionals. “We are proud to welcome Chris to the Alliance Police Department family,” said Chief David Leavitt

Sterling police handled multiple incidents this week, including stolen vehicle recoveries and a DUI crash involving patrol vehicles.

Sterling firefighters quickly knocked down a garage fire Thursday night, preventing flames from spreading into a nearby home.

Austin Hurt is holding a fundraiser to attend the National Finals Little Britches Rodeo in Oklahoma. Gift wrapping and baked goods will be available at 936 10th Ave. in Sidney December 21.

Strong winds, low humidity and dry grasses are creating dangerous wildfire conditions across southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle, with officials urging extreme caution Friday.

Nebraska residents may soon have the opportunity to display their Eagle Pride statewide through a specialty license plate featuring Chadron State College’s iconic C-Hill.

Work crews are mopping up but bracing for more after hurricane-force wind downed power lines and fanned wildfires along the Colorado Front Range and onto the Great Plains.

In the winter months some are left out in the cold but one northeast Nebraska non-profit is doing something to help.

A federal grand jury has returned two indictments charging 54 individuals for their roles in “ATM jackpotting.” TM Jackpotting deploys malware to steal millions of dollars from ATMs in the United States. 

What started as a handful of gifts to area seniors experiencing loneliness has blossomed into something big in Northeast Nebraska

Mitchell Mayor Paul Murrell is due for arraignment in Scotts Bluff County Court January 9 after the State Auditor received allegations of misconduct.

Officials say all wildfires sparked by powerful winds in Yuma County are now contained, with damage assessments underway.

The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating the death of a deceased person found in rural Furnas County Wednesday. The body was found on a rural farm north of Oxford.

Overnight wildfires fueled by strong winds forced evacuations across Yuma County, Colorado, late Wednesday.

Fire crews battled a blaze at Dinklage Feed Yards west of Sidney Wednesday night. The fire damaged a feeder mixer and building, injured two firefighters - both now released from the hospital - and remains under investigation.

High winds continue to hammer the Sidney region tonight, with gusts over 60 mph reported locally. Power outages hit Pine Bluffs, and extreme winds fueled a wildfire near Cheyenne earlier this evening.

Congrats to Nate Rahmig of Bridgeport, our $1,000 Shopping Spree winner! Nate and a guest will be chauffeured Saturday to spend the cash from Sutton Home Gallery and 987 The Big Boy.

Brandy Lee, a business graduate, steps in as the new director of the Northeast Nebraska Arts Center, aiming to bring fresh ideas and community-focused programs after the center faced controversy over censorship

Wrap Technologies, Inc., of Miami, Fla., announced Tuesday the Alliance Police Department is the first police department in Nebraska to fully implement the BolaWrap® non-lethal devices.

The 72nd Nebraska State Patrol Basic Recruit Class graduation ceremony will be held at the Nebraska State Capitol Friday, December 19.

Nebraska is officially the first state in America to sign on to the Trump Administration's Medicaid work requirement rules. 

14 of the 16 charges against a Morrill County man have been dropped in a plea agreement. Carl Thomas was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 90 days credit.

The City Council continued to review the changes being made to the Contractor Registration ordinance #848 in the meeting Tuesday evening.

One hundred and seventy Chadron State College undergraduate and graduate candidates for graduation were honored Friday during Winter Commencement in the Chicoine Center.

The Norfolk Police officer who was injured in a Sunday crash has been discharged from the hospital and is doing well, according to a police social media post.

A GoFundMe has been created to support the family of Robin Cobaugh, the Ogallala woman killed in a weekend crash in Madison County.

After decades, one Nebraska man is finally receiving his Purple Heart he earned in 1969.

Scottsbluff Police Monday responded to a report of an unattended death.

Chase County deputies are investigating the theft of about 500 gallons of diesel fuel near Wauneta. A suspect remains at large, and authorities are asking the public to stay alert and report any information.

A Cheyenne man has been sentenced to federal prison after investigators seized nearly a pound of meth, fentanyl pills and multiple firearms during a joint Wyoming-Colorado drug investigation.

The Cheyenne County Commissioners Monday agreed to E3 President Sarah Sinnett working with Cheyenne County Attorney Amber Horn to write an interlocal agreement related to a proposed Economic Development Corporation.

A Potter teen is home recovering from injuries she received in a two-vehicle accident in Sidney December 5.

PPHD is expanding access to local air quality data across the Nebraska Panhandle with PurpleAir sensors now active in communities including Sidney, Scottsbluff, Alliance, Chadron, Oshkosh and more.

Sterling police responded to a three-vehicle crash Monday at South 10th Avenue and Hamilton Street. No injuries were reported.

Sterling police seized more than two ounces of meth and dozens of fentanyl pills during a traffic stop Monday night. The suspect was jailed on multiple felony drug charges.

Bird flu detected in wild geese in Sidney. Police say the situation is being monitored closely and residents should avoid contact with sick or dead birds. City crews are checking problem areas daily.