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One last round: Beloved Bartender’s retirement draws in hundreds

Euni Diediker has been running Euni’s Palace for more than forty years

School District given ‘unqualified opinion’ audit

State officials recognize Human Trafficking Awareness Month

From first response to fire and smoke, Tyler Miller builds First Response Meat Company

Sidney's Tyler Miller found a new path after years in EMS, building First Response Meat Company through patience, family, and a love for cooking.

Columbus PD honors officers for heroism, dedication at first-ever recognition ceremony

The Columbus Police Department held its first Recognition Ceremony to honor officers for heroism, dedication, and service to the community, including a life-saving water rescue

Firefighters quickly contain two grass fires along Highway 30 near Potter

Potter Volunteer Fire Department crews quickly contained two grass fires along Highway 30 east of Potter Monday afternoon, limiting each blaze to about one acre.

BD expansion could mean 100+ jobs in Columbus

A Columbus-based pharmaceutical manufacturer is announcing a major expansion.

UNK and CCC Partner for Streamlined Path for Education Students

The path for the next generation of educators is now more streamlined in central Nebraska.

Sidney Schools students of the month

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

Julie Downing of Chadron has been named the 2025 Friend of NSASSP Award recipient for her leadership and support of Nebraska educators.

Two-vehicle injury crash closes Highway 26 in Scottsbluff

One person was injured in a two-vehicle crash Monday afternoon at Highway 26 and East 27th Street 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.