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Ta-Ha-Zouka park looks to expand their sports facility
Ta-Ha-Zouka park looks to expand their sports facility

the city of Norfolk has entered into a purchase agreement and acquired two parcels owned by Delbert and Joyce Scheffler in which will be made into ball fields

Scottsbluff school district  announces Lake  Minatare  Elementary closure

Scottsbluff school district  announces Lake  Minatare  Elementary closure

The Scottsbluff Public Schools board of education Monday voted to close the Lake Minatare Elementary School, one of five elementary schools in the Scottsbluff Public School District.

One transported to hospital after morning crash near Stanton

One transported to hospital after morning crash near Stanton

One person is recovering from injuries suffered in a Tuesday morning crash.

Kimball Farmer’s Day Committee organizes name contest for 100th celebration

Kimball Farmer’s Day Committee organizes name contest for 100th celebration

One lucky community member has the chance to personally name the 100th Farmer’s Day celebration in Kimball.

Nebraska Panhandle man accused of sexually assaulting child appears in Lincoln County District Court

Nebraska Panhandle man accused of sexually assaulting child appears in Lincoln County District Court

A Nebraska Panhandle man accused of sexually assaulting a minor appeared in Lincoln County District Court Monday.

Norfolk man sentenced for 160-mile police chase

Norfolk man sentenced for 160-mile police chase

A Norfolk man will spend years in jail after being sentenced for leading law enforcement on a multi-county chase.

Quit IT Solutions offering IT, computer services in Sidney region

Quit IT Solutions offering IT, computer services in Sidney region

Charles and Sarah Ludlow have opened a computer and IT business in Sidney. Quit IT Solutions' focus includes preventing problems with a computer or network.

SRMC announces first birth of 2026

SRMC announces first birth of 2026

Isabella Wooley is the mother of Sidney Regional Medical Center's New Year's Day birth.

Kimball Public Library hosts Family Game Night

Kimball Public Library hosts Family Game Night

Local families and groups of friends spent Saturday evening at the Kimball Public Library for Family Game Night.

Transformer fire at Solar Array causes power outage in Scottsbluff

Transformer fire at Solar Array causes power outage in Scottsbluff

A transformer fire at the Solar Array Field on the northeast side of Scottsbluff caused a power outage Sunday afternoon before crews extinguished the blaze.

Grass fire at Logan County Shooting Sports Complex burns more than 200 acres before containment

Grass fire at Logan County Shooting Sports Complex burns more than 200 acres before containment

Fire crews from across Logan County and neighboring areas contained a fast-moving grass fire Friday afternoon at the Logan County Shooting Sports Complex near Sterling.

Vehicle recovered from Wheatland Reservoir; one person found deceased

Vehicle recovered from Wheatland Reservoir; one person found deceased

A submerged vehicle and its deceased occupant were recovered Sunday afternoon from Wheatland Reservoir No. 1, according to the Platte County Sheriff’s Office.

Kids rescued from Kohl’s roof after breaking into Norfolk mall

Kids rescued from Kohl’s roof after breaking into Norfolk mall

Two kids are safe after police say they got stuck on the roof of a department store after breaking into a mall.

Children walk for help after Holt County crash; Minnesota man, 5-year-old die

Children walk for help after Holt County crash; Minnesota man, 5-year-old die

A Minnesota man and a child have died following a one-vehicle accident in rural Holt County.

Nebraska delegation comments as Trump details Venezuela operation and next steps

Nebraska delegation comments as Trump details Venezuela operation and next steps

Nebraska lawmakers responded as President Trump outlined the U.S. role following the military operation that removed Nicolás Maduro from power.

Downtown Beatrice fire guts portion of Black Crow Restaurant property

Downtown Beatrice fire guts portion of Black Crow Restaurant property

Fire gutted a downtown Beatrice building Saturday morning, next to the Black Crow Restaurant.

Overtime Overdone? 27 state employees double pay by working vast amounts of overtime

Overtime Overdone? 27 state employees double pay by working vast amounts of overtime

A small number of state employees dramatically boost their annual salaries by clocking extreme amounts of overtime hours.