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Israel consul general visits Nebraska State Fair, highlights agriculture partnership

Pointing a laser at an aircraft is a felony, not a prank

Knowingly aiming a laser at an occupied aircraft is a class 6 felony under Colorado law, C.R.S. 18-3-210. It is also a federal crime under 18 U.S.C. § 39A, punishable by fines, up to five years in prison, or both.

Wetland water conditions better than last year

Many of the wetlands in the Rainwater Basin have dense stands of annual plants, which will provide good food for waterfowl but make the water more difficult for hunters to see.

Drought grazing field tour scheduled near Sidney

A tour highlighting the importance of grazing annual forages will be held in Cheyenne County September 10. The event will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of County Road 115 and County Road 8 south of Sidney. The field tour will include how annual forages can be used as a grazing resource in a cropping system.

Vietnam Traveling Wall coming to Crawford

The Vietnam Traveling Wall and Cost of Freedom Tribute will be in Crawford, Ne., September 8-13. The display will be at the Crawford Baseball Fields, 1005 1st St, Crawford.

Friend hospital says former CEO repaid misused money, now wants to move forward

The Friend Community Healthcare System board said this week that former CEO Jared Chaffin repaid the nearly $40,000 the Nebraska state auditor alleged he improperly spent. Now, the hospital wants to move on and focus on the bigger picture.

Fairbury ready for first foray into world of 8-man football

Fairbury football is ready to embark on a unique journey this season, their first playing 8-man football. But despite the new territory, excitement remains high for this year's class of Jeffs.

A shared commitment to service

Nebraskans understand the importance of serving those around them. Over the past several days, that commitment was on full display across our state.

98.9 The Vibe holds #1 spot in Tri-Cities ratings

Grand Island opens new Fire Station 3

Police chief reacts to scooter crash with call for safety

Nebraska City police organizing safety course for electrical-powered bikes and scooters

Grill, gun and a $1.5 million goal, Valentine events center auction on Sunday

About 80 items will be up for bid Sunday at a consignment auction at the Cherry County Fairgrounds, with proceeds going toward the proposed Cherry County Events Center in Valentine.

City Council tables Keep Sidney Beautiful funding request

Executive Director Michelle Haun approached the Sidney City Council seeking funding support for the program. The funding would cover the cost of office rent at $5,400 annually.

Attorney General Hilgers launches online safety guide for parents

Parenting in the Digital Age is a comprehensive guide for parents covering topics like screen time, social media use, grooming, cyberbullying, and more. The guide also includes tools to help parents find hidden apps and photos on their child’s phone.

Attorney General Hilgers files lawsuit against First Street for harming Nebraska homeowners

Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed a lawsuit against climate risk company First Street for inaccurate and misleading property-specific loss predictions. First Street claims to offer “accurate and reliable” risk scores for loss events like flood and fire for every parcel of property in Nebraska. For many properties, however, First Street’s scores are neither accurate nor reliable.

Disturbance call results in two arrests

At about 2:02 a.m. Tuesday, Scottsbluff Police were dispatched to a disturbance. The male victim suffered a knife wound to his left hand and the tip of his index finger was severed. An Omaha man and a Colorado woman were arrested in connection with the incident.

KCTS requests assistance from City of Kimball in adding transfer bus stop

WNCC soccer teams fall to Barton in 1-goal matches

The Western Nebraska Community College soccer teams competed against Barton Community College in Great Bend, Kan. The WNCC men lost 1-0 and the woman 3-2. WNCC will be back in action Saturday morning when they host Utah State-Eastern.

Cyclist injured in bicycle vs pickup accident

A bicyclist was transported to Box Butte General Hospital Wednesday morning following a collision with a pickup truck in Alliance. The cyclist was reported having serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Senator Storer Applauds Historic Meta Settlement and New Protections for Children

New Broken Bow facility aims to turn livestock waste into renewable natural gas

Omaha man arrested after pursuit in stolen delivery van on I-80

Narjes takes on City library directorship

Laura Narjes enjoys people, having worked as an Extension Educator and she has accounting skills. The two combined drew her to the role of Library Director, Sidney Public Library.

Nebraska certifies two new political parties following state Supreme Court ruling

California man faces drug possession, but not distribution charge, after more than 100 grams of meth found near Valentine, 5 pounds found in motel

A California man who authorities say was found with more than 100 grams of methamphetamine near Valentine is now facing two charges in Cherry County, but prosecutors are not currently charging him with distribution.

Steffen retains planning role for Richardson County

Lt. Gov. Candidate Ben Stefffen will continue to chair the Richardson County Planning Commission, but Mark Jones is stepping up to a leadership role

Doane Football Coach Conversations: 2026 Season Preview

Our Doane Coach Conversations series returns just in time for the 2026 football season! Doane head football coach Jonathan Johnson joins NCN's Tim Hackett every week to discuss all things Tiger football.

No serious injuries reported when pickup collides with bull moose

A Ford pickup truck struck a moose on the roadway north of Scottsbluff Wednesday morning.

City Council doubles ambulance support

Sidney Regional Medical Center CEO Jason Petik approached the City Council Tuesday about increasing its support of the ambulance service. The request was passed 5-0.

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