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City of Norfolk reminds residents to prepare for dangerous heat

Former Bank of the Valley CFO sentenced to prison in $4.3 million fraud scheme

Culpepper and Merriweather Circus brings family entertainment to Pierce

Ann Hunt

Freddie Ann (Cain) Hunt, 89 of Sterling passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026. Ann will be laid to rest at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, July 18, at Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney, Nebraska with a Celebration of life service at 11 a.m. at Halouska Family Chaney-Reager F.H in Sterling, Colorado.

Omaha Police Department dismantles methamphetamine conspiracy at airbnb rental

On January 3, investigators observed two individuals loading large totes from the Airbnb into a vehicle. Investigators stopped the vehicle. Inside the vehicle, 33 kilograms of pure methamphetamine in the totes.

Gov. Pillen to sign executive order suspending tax incentives for large-scale data centers

Improperly discarded e-scooter sparks fire at SWANN facility in Chadron

A fire at a Solid Waste Agency of Northwest Nebraska (SWANN) facility in Chadron on Friday was caused by an improperly disposed electric scooter, according to the agency.

Ghost gun company ordered to pay $100M in the death of a Kentucky teen in historic verdict

Dawson County gets temporary waiver from Medicaid work rules following Tyson plant closure

Democrat Cindy Burbank files paperwork to drop out of Nebraska US Senate race

Omaha-based Scoular to pay more than $10 million in foreign bribery case

Southeast Nebraska first responders again assist Western Nebraska tackle wildfires

First responders from across Southeast Nebraska have responded to four serious wildfires in other parts of the state so far this year, the latest of which broke out near Crawford earlier this month

Judge blocks Lincoln minimum wage ordinance during state's lawsuit

Troopers arrest five Impaired drivers during Oregon Trail Days

The Nebraska State Patrol issued several citations during Oregon Trail Days including Driving Under the Influence, Minor in Possession and Speeding.

Security First Bank celebrates merger

Security First Bank cut the ribbon on a new level of business after the company purchased 11 First Interstate Bank locations.

Troopers to increase patrols around Adams County Fair this weekend

Clatonia under boil water notice while well pumps are repaired

Clatonia residents are being asked to boil their water and restrict usage while a malfunctioning well field pump is replaced.

Court clears path for death penalty in deaths of Stromsburg couple and unborn baby

Fairbury to publicly debut new city home base at open house next Tuesday

Fairbury residents can tour the new city offices, council chambers, and incubator space next Tuesday.

Investing in American children

On July 4, tax-advantaged federal child savings accounts — known as Trump Accounts — became available to every U.S. citizen under the age of 18. For parents across our state, this opens a new avenue for building long-term financial security for their kids, starting from day one.

UNK students provide care, gain perspective during medical outreach trip to Peru

A group of University of Nebraska at Kearney students recently traveled more than 4,000 miles to this region of South America for a once-in-a-lifetime educational opportunity. They helped care for hundreds of patients while gaining valuable experience.

James Lucero sworn in as Kimball Chief of Police

WNCC soccer camp starts Monday

The Western Nebraska Community College soccer camp will start Monday (July 20) evening with middle and high school camps taking place. The camps will be held by Cougar coaches Eseah Ingram and Todd Rasnic. Camp registration is available on the WNCC athletic website at www.wnccathletics.com and then the camp/event banner.

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