Fisher's "pink school" closes its doors for the final time after 150 years
Fisher's "pink school" closes its doors for the final time after 150 years

2026 Sidney Cruisin’ Night welcomes summer
The music was load and some of the cars and trucks were louder in the 2026 Sidney Cruisin' Night.

Firefighters respond to morning structure fire
Firefighters responded this morning to a reported house fire in the 1800 block of Dodge Street in Sidney.

Offutt Air Force Base, local emergency groups stage mass casualty exercise
Offutt Air Force Base, local emergency groups stage mass casualty exercise

The 19th Landon Bos Memorial Bicycle Rodeo helps children stay safe
The 19th Landon Bos Memorial Bicycle Rodeo helps children stay safe

Over banks in Saline County
Over banks in Saline County

Red Flag Warning issued for Nebraska Panhandle, southeast Wyoming and parts of northeast Colorado
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for much of the Nebraska Panhandle and southeast Wyoming Saturday afternoon and evening as critical fire weather conditions develop across the region.

Epic Discovery Center opens in Grand Island after seven-year journey
Epic Discovery Center opens in Grand Island after seven-year journey

An adventure in finding ‘treasure’
There's an old saying that 'one man's junk is another man's treasure.' Panhandle Frontier Finds encourages people to view other people's junk and treasures this weekend.

Forecasted severe storms lead to flood concerns in southeast Nebraska
Forecasted severe storms lead to flood concerns in southeast Nebraska

Lincoln Airport launches $100 million runway reconstruction project
Lincoln Airport launches $100 million runway reconstruction project
Heart City Cattle Battle expected to grow in year five
Dozens of young cattle exhibitors from several states are in Valentine this weekend, preparing their animals for the annual Heart City Cattle Battle.

Nebraska seeks temporary Medicaid work requirements exemption for Dawson County
Nebraska seeks temporary Medicaid work requirements exemption for Dawson County

Strommen urges local governments to lower levies as property valuations rise
State Sen. Paul Strommen is urging local governments across Nebraska to closely examine property tax levy rates as property valuations continue to increase, arguing that higher valuations should not automatically result in higher tax collections.

Nebraska Chamber names Joseph Young as president and CEO
Nebraska Chamber names Joseph Young as president and CEO

22nd annual Christian Cross Festival begins this Saturday
22nd annual Christian Cross Festival begins this Saturday

Grand Island man sentenced to up to 118 years for sexual assault
Grand Island man sentenced to up to 118 years for sexual assault

Applications open for new Cheyenne County Economic Development Corporation board
Cheyenne County's newly formed economic development corporation is seeking two community leaders to help shape the future of business growth and investment across the region.

South Sioux City receives $40M federal loan for wastewater expansion
South Sioux City receives $40M federal loan for wastewater expansion

New Fire and Rescue Station opens in Verdigre
New Fire and Rescue Station opens in Verdigre

Norfolk nonprofit hospital paid a doctor nearly $5 million. Is it a symptom of a flawed system?
Norfolk nonprofit hospital paid a doctor nearly $5 million. Is it a symptom of a flawed system?

Mistrial declared for man accused in death of Nebraska trooper
Mistrial declared for man accused in death of Nebraska trooper

Nebraska DHHS reviewing federal rule on Medicaid work requirements, declines call to ‘press pause’
Nebraska DHHS reviewing federal rule on Medicaid work requirements, declines call to ‘press pause’

Jansen fire crew takes emergency response training to new heights
A Southeast Nebraska emergency response team annually tackles some literal high angle training to prepare for certain crisis situations.

Mary Lanning Healthcare names new president and CEO
Mary Lanning Healthcare names new president and CEO

What’s next for Valentine’s feral cat problem? Leader of successful reduction program to speak at council meeting
A leader behind a successful feral cat reduction program in Nebraska is set to speak at next week’s Valentine City Council meeting as the community continues efforts to address its own growing cat population.

New Nebraska law modernizes 123-year-old jail supervision standards
New Nebraska law modernizes 123-year-old jail supervision standards

Sell arraigned on nine charges; Johnston, others accept plea deals in Jefferson County District Court
Tanner Sell was arraigned on a total of nine charges while Terry Johnston accepted a plea deal in a domestic violence case. Read our full District Court Roundup here.
Husker researchers study invisible plastics in everyday drinks
Husker researchers study invisible plastics in everyday drinks

14-year-old forced to drive after Nebraska man nodded off behind wheel, police say
14-year-old forced to drive after Nebraska man nodded off behind wheel, police say

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Forecasted severe storms lead to flood concerns in southeast Nebraska
Forecasted severe storms lead to flood concerns in southeast Nebraska
14-year-old forced to drive after Nebraska man nodded off behind wheel, police say
14-year-old forced to drive after Nebraska man nodded off behind wheel, police say
Two Bobcat Cheerleaders Honored on NAIA Scholar-Athlete List
Two Bobcat Cheerleaders Honored on NAIA Scholar-Athlete List
'Night of the Twisters' remembered nearly 50 years later
A supercell formed over central Nebraska and climbed high into the sky, parking over the city of Grand Island. The storm unleashed seven tornadoes, three of which were anti-cyclonic.
Public invited to volunteer for America 250 mural
The America 250: Nebraska City Committee has scheduled a ribbon cutting to start the public space mural
