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Playground equipment installed in memory of Brent Jeffers

From recollections of Brent Jeffers serving as elementary principal, point man for The Ark ministry to recalling how he would spontaneously pray for any ambulance siren -- the crew and the patient, regardless where he was, Jeffers was remembered April 27.

Sarah Sinnett, Plummer Insurance hoping to win radio listener new e-bike, gym membership

Norfolk business destroyed in Friday's storms, owners say it's 'heart-wrenching'

Residents begin going through the rubble after tornadoes hammer parts of Nebraska and Iowa

Residents began sifting through the rubble after a tornado plowed through suburban Omaha, Nebraska, demolishing homes and businesses as it moved for miles through farmland and into subdivisions.

Lincoln, Elkhorn, Bennington twister came with winds at least 135 mph

Gov. Jim Pillen: "I had a call from the President of the United States, we were out so I did not get it. He left a message, the federal government is here to help us.”

Arrest affidavit filed against Sidney woman after April 14 house fire

An arrest affidavit has been filed against a Sidney woman in connection with a house fire that occurred in the early hours of April 14 in Sidney.

Quast named April Student of the Month at Chadron State College

Chadron State College student Aubree Quast of Clarks, Nebraska, is the Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month for April.

WNCC announces expansion of CDL program

Western Nebraska Community College is thrilled to announce the launch of its expanded Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program in Sidney, beginning in Fall 2024.

Midwest tornadoes flatten homes in Nebraska suburbs and leave trails of damage in Iowa

A tornado has plowed through suburban Omaha, Nebraska, demolishing homes and businesses as it tore for miles along farmland and into subdivisions.

Bigfoot Conference attracts people from all over state, outside the US

Despite the controversy surrounding Bigfoot and nonbelievers, the Bigfoot Conference is back for another year.

CHI Health St. Francis hosts donor remembrance ceremony, unveils new donor memorial wall

April is Donate Life Month and in honor of it, CHI Health St. Francis hosted their annual Donor Remembrance Ceremony Friday.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Returns April 27

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and its partners are hosting the 26th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Nebraska National Guard to conduct routine training exercise near Sidney Airport

The Nebraska Army National Guard will be conducting a routine training exercise the morning of May 4. near the Sidney Municipal Airport.

Severe weather outbreak in eastern Nebraska, Friday afternoon

Supercells drop hail, include funnel clouds and tornadoes

Nebraska suspect arrested in connection with burglary of Pine Bluffs business

PINE BLUFFS, Wyo. -- On April 25, the Pine Bluffs Police Department made an arrest of a subject from Nebraska who burglarized a local business.

Cowboy poets, musicians from across the region gather for Old West Days

A gathering of cowboy poets, artists and musicians from across the West is happening in Valentine this weekend.

Boss City Brewing Co. opens to community excitement

Boss City Brewing Company officially opened to the public on Thursday, April 25. The opening is a journey from home brewing to commercial production.

Over 170 jobs require license in Nebraska, state will soon recognize some credentials earned elsewhere

When their first child was born with serious disabilities, Nick Smith and his wife Desiree moved to Nebraska to live closer to family.

Small radio station raises over $100,000 for St. Jude

A small radio station in rural southeast Nebraska raised over $100,000 for kids in need at St. Jude Children's Hospital.