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NORAD continues decades-long tradition of tracking Santa's trip around the world
NORAD continues decades-long tradition of tracking Santa's trip around the world

For the 70th year in a row, people of all ages will be able to get updates on Santa's journey around the world from the North American Aerospace Defense Command in Colorado.

Northeast Nebraska woman embraces childhood roots in giving back to the community

Northeast Nebraska woman embraces childhood roots in giving back to the community

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

Sidney man scheduled for December 29 Preliminary Hearing

Sidney man scheduled for December 29 Preliminary Hearing

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.

AG Hilgers announces successful resolution in OPPD lawsuit

AG Hilgers announces successful resolution in OPPD lawsuit

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.

Record high temperatures shatter decades-old marks across Panhandle, southeast Wyoming

Record high temperatures shatter decades-old marks across Panhandle, southeast Wyoming

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

An American Dream at risk: What happens to a small Nebraska town when 3,200 workers lose their jobs

An American Dream at risk: What happens to a small Nebraska town when 3,200 workers lose their jobs

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 unite to spread Christmas cheer

St. Johns Lutheran Church and Good Neighbors unite to spread Christmas cheer

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 harmonize support for local non-profits

Columbus area vertical voices harmonize support for local non-profits

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

Teen injured in collision involving tractor and SUV

Teen injured in collision involving tractor and SUV

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

Kimball County Manor hosts first holiday pajama party

Kimball County Manor hosts first holiday pajama party

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

Sidney police, fire and EMS conduct active shooter training at high school

Sidney police, fire and EMS conduct active shooter training at high school

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

Cabela’s headquarters back in local hands and an Economic Development Corporation is on the way in Sidney

Cabela’s headquarters back in local hands and an Economic Development Corporation is on the way in Sidney

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

Longtime Scotts Bluff Cuunty dispatcher Nancy Neal retires after more than 36 years of service

Longtime Scotts Bluff Cuunty dispatcher Nancy Neal retires after more than 36 years of service

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

Cheyenne police arrest two teens, one adult in alleged murder plot

Cheyenne police arrest two teens, one adult in alleged murder plot

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.

Muddy eruption at Yellowstone's Black Diamond Pool captured on video

Muddy eruption at Yellowstone's Black Diamond Pool captured on video

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

Bridgeport couple enjoys $1,000 shopping spree across Sidney businesses

Bridgeport couple enjoys $1,000 shopping spree across Sidney businesses

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

Head-on collision kills one south of North Platte

Head-on collision kills one south of North Platte

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

Northeast Nebraska ice rink is keeping its doors open despite warmer weather

Northeast Nebraska ice rink is keeping its doors open despite warmer weather

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

Combat training is a rite of passage for police recruits. It's left a trail of deaths and injuries

Combat training is a rite of passage for police recruits. It's left a trail of deaths and injuries

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.

Nebraska State Patrol Graduates 72nd Recruit Class

Nebraska State Patrol Graduates 72nd Recruit Class

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

Chadron State College announces academic honors for students

Chadron State College announces academic honors for students

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

Forecasters issue rare weather warning as strong gusts fuel wildfire threats in Colorado

Forecasters issue rare weather warning as strong gusts fuel wildfire threats in Colorado

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.

Last weekend for 2025 All Is Bright tour

Last weekend for 2025 All Is Bright tour

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

End of an Era for Norfolk's Beloved Video Store

End of an Era for Norfolk's Beloved Video Store

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 Nebraska deputies receive lifesaving award

Three Nebraska deputies receive lifesaving award

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

High West Energy reporting outages

High West Energy reporting outages

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

Northeast Nebraska natives give back to their alma-mater

Northeast Nebraska natives give back to their alma-mater

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

Former Wheatbelt Exec testifies on electric grid security

Former Wheatbelt Exec testifies on electric grid security

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.

The mysterious death of a teen at Pillen Family Farms

The mysterious death of a teen at Pillen Family Farms

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 Police Department welcomes new officer

Alliance Police Department welcomes new officer

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 report busy week

Sterling police report busy week

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

Sterling firefighters contain garage fire on Pawnee Drive

Sterling firefighters contain garage fire on Pawnee Drive

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

Fundraising for the 'big show'

Fundraising for the 'big show'

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.

Red Flag warnings and high winds create dangerous fire weather across region

Red Flag warnings and high winds create dangerous fire weather across region

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.

Chadron State College specialty license plate interest form remains open

Chadron State College specialty license plate interest form remains open

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.

Hurricane-force wind downs power lines, fans wildfires in Colorado with more on way

Hurricane-force wind downs power lines, fans wildfires in Colorado with more on way

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.

Non-profit working to open warming shelter in Norfolk

Non-profit working to open warming shelter in Norfolk

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

Tren De Aragua members indicted in multi-million dollar ATM jackpotting scheme

Tren De Aragua members indicted in multi-million dollar ATM jackpotting scheme

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. 

Home Instead program fights senior loneliness with gifts and visits

Home Instead program fights senior loneliness with gifts and visits

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

January 9 arraignment set for Mitchell mayor

January 9 arraignment set for Mitchell mayor

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

Yuma County wildfires contained after burning more than 14,000 acres

Yuma County wildfires contained after burning more than 14,000 acres

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

NSP investigating after body found in Furnas County

NSP investigating after body found in Furnas County

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 grass fires prompt evacuations across Yuma County, Colorado

Overnight grass fires prompt evacuations across Yuma County, Colorado

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

Two firefighters injured, feeder mixer damage in fire at Dinklage Feed Yards

Two firefighters injured, feeder mixer damage in fire at Dinklage Feed Yards

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 batter Sidney region, prompt power outages and fire response in Wyoming

High winds batter Sidney region, prompt power outages and fire response in Wyoming

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.

Bridgeport man wins $1,000 shopping spree through Sutton Home Gallery and 987 The Big Boy

Bridgeport man wins $1,000 shopping spree through Sutton Home Gallery and 987 The Big Boy

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.

New director appointed at Northeast Nebraska arts center

New director appointed at Northeast Nebraska arts center

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

Alliance Police Department adds new non-lethal option to tool set

Alliance Police Department adds new non-lethal option to tool set

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.

Nebraska State Patrol 72nd Basic Recruit Camp to graduate Friday

Nebraska State Patrol 72nd Basic Recruit Camp to graduate Friday

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

Medicaid work requirement plans announced for Nebraska

Medicaid work requirement plans announced for Nebraska

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

Charges against Morrill County man reduced to misdemeanor, traffic offenses

Charges against Morrill County man reduced to misdemeanor, traffic offenses

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.

City council continues discussion on revised Contractor Registration ordinance

City council continues discussion on revised Contractor Registration ordinance

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

Soto encourages Chadron State graduates to embrace compassion, curiosity, and hope

Soto encourages Chadron State graduates to embrace compassion, curiosity, and hope

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

Norfolk officer who was injured in crash discharged from hospital

Norfolk officer who was injured in crash discharged from hospital

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.

GoFundMe established for family of Ogallala woman killed in northeast Nebraska crash

GoFundMe established for family of Ogallala woman killed in northeast Nebraska crash

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

Northeast Nebraska man receives Purple Heart over 5 decades after service

Northeast Nebraska man receives Purple Heart over 5 decades after service

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

Scottsbluff authorities investigating unattended death report

Scottsbluff authorities investigating unattended death report

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

Chase County deputies investigate diesel fuel theft near Wauneta

Chase County deputies investigate diesel fuel theft near Wauneta

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.

Cheyenne man sentenced to federal prison in meth, firearm case

Cheyenne man sentenced to federal prison in meth, firearm case

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.

E3 to work with County Attorney on economic development corporation agreement

E3 to work with County Attorney on economic development corporation agreement

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.

Update: Local teen recovering after December 5 accident

Update: Local teen recovering after December 5 accident

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

Panhandle Public Health District expands access to air quality sensors across region

Panhandle Public Health District expands access to air quality sensors across region

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 respond to three-vehicle crash

Sterling police respond to three-vehicle crash

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

Sterling police seize meth, fentanyl during traffic stop

Sterling police seize meth, fentanyl during traffic stop

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

Bird flu detected in wild geese in Sidney, police say

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.