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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

Zingula reappointed to Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

Governor Jim Pillen has reappointed Doug Zingula, of Crawford, formerly of Sidney, to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

Regional West welcomes first baby of 2026

Regional West welcomed its first baby of the new year at 12:05 p.m. on New Year’s Day.

NU Board of Regents to consider full takeover of Nebraska Medicine

A major change is likely coming for Nebraska Medicine that state leaders say will transform Nebraska’s health care.

New county clerk, assessor, treasurer take oath of office

Cheyenne County's new Clerk, Assessor and Treasurer took their oath of office this morning before Cheyenne County District Court Judge Derek Weimer.

Nebraska State Patrol arrests 83 impaired drivers during holiday enforcement campaign

Nebraska State Patrol arrested 83 impaired drivers during the holiday season as part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. More than 1,700 speeding citations were also issued statewide.

Teens Apprehended After Pursuit in Western Nebraska

Two 18-year-old Colorado men are facing charges after a pursuit near Sutherland Thursday. The passenger was cited and the driver taken into custody at Lincoln County Jail.