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The Sidney School District Board of Education recognized the December Students of the Month Monday. The January school board meeting was held at Sidney High School to recognize the SHS football team.

Chadron's Dr. Julie Downing Honored with Friend of NSASSP Award

Two-vehicle injury crash closes Highway 26 in Scottsbluff

Norfolk public schools narrows superintendent search, announces candidate interviews

After a search since August 2025, Norfolk Public Schools will interview three superintendent candidates—Dr. Andrew Havelka, Darren Tobey, and Erik Wilson—with the announcement expected January 21

Hastings breaks ground on $35 million road infrastructure project

Ground is officially broken on a $35 million infrastructure project in Hastings.

Cheyenne man sentenced to prison in child sexual exploitation case

A Cheyenne man has been sentenced to 8 to 10 years in prison after being convicted of sexually exploiting and abusing a minor.

SAGA Fund to celebrate completion of $1 million challenge grant in Sidney

SAGA Fund will celebrate its $1 million challenge grant milestone Thursday at Boss City Brewing.

Former Mitchell Mayor arraigned in Scotts Bluff County Court

Former Mitchell Mayor Paul Murrell was arraigned in Scotts Bluff County Court Friday on four misdemeanors and a felony charges.

Chamber recognizes Cheyenne County achievements

The Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards banquet Saturday, recognizing business achievements and community leaders.

Two people die in Highway 98 crash near Pierce

Fire officials used the Jaws of Life to rescue occupants trapped in a deadly two-vehicle crash just east of Pierce.

RLOP helps Chadron State College graduate achieve her goals

A program started at Chadron State College in 2017 to help address the shortage of trained legal professionals in rural Nebraska was a primary factor in helping Alliance native Samantha (Carillo) Stephenson fulfill her goal of becoming a county attorney.

Alliance Public Library puts on Blind Date with a Book Contest

If you’re looking for a fun excuse to read something new, and a chance at a romantic night out, the Alliance Public Library has you covered.

Imperial man arrested after DUI stop, struggle with deputies

An Imperial man faces multiple charges after a DUI traffic stop late Friday night escalated into a struggle with deputies.

Scottsbluff native Seth Dvorak begins Nebraska State Patrol training after Marine Corps service

Banner County graduate and former U.S. Marine Seth Dvorak has begun training to become a Nebraska State Trooper.

Cheyenne man arrested on attempted murder charges after motel shooting

Police arrested a Cheyenne man on attempted murder charges following a shooting at a Cheyenne motel.

Friday evening blaze along Highway 30 near North Platte forces traffic to be diverted

A fire broke out Friday evening at the former Log Cabin convenience store just west of North Platte along U.S. Highway 30, drawing all three North Platte fire stations to the scene, authorities said.

Two arrested after traffic stop leads to drug, firearm seizure in Sterling

Two people were arrested after police seized methamphetamine and a handgun during a traffic stop in Sterling.

Concrete mixer truck fire causes damage at Scottsbluff ready-mix yard

Fire crews quickly extinguished a concrete mixer truck fire at a Scottsbluff ready-mix yard.

Vaccine clinic after confirmed cases of measles in Platte County

Platte County residents had the opportunity to receive vaccines after four confirmed cases of measles in the county.