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Go Big Give supports local organizations
Go Big Give supports local organizations

Go Big Give returns for its 11th year, aiming to enhance the community once again. 

Crete Chamber hosting third annual Cinco De Mayo celebration

Crete Chamber hosting third annual Cinco De Mayo celebration

The Crete Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Cinco De Mayo celebration Sunday.

Beatrice Water Superintendent topping off career with the city

Beatrice Water Superintendent topping off career with the city

Steve Kelley was involved in, or supervised miles upon miles of water main work and system improvements

Nebraska voter survey shows heavy support for more state investment in early learning, child care

Nebraska voter survey shows heavy support for more state investment in early learning, child care

More than 80% of respondents in a new statewide survey agree, and about half strongly agree, that Nebraska lawmakers should support child care and early learning programs as they do for K-12 grades and higher education.

Unique emergency food pantry opens in O’Neill

Unique emergency food pantry opens in O’Neill

A unique food pantry aims to help those in the O’Neill area struggling to put food on the table.

JCH&L Gardenside regains its 5 Star rating

JCH&L Gardenside regains its 5 Star rating

Jefferson Community Health and Life Gardenside has regained its 5 Star Rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. 

Pillen: Property tax special session anticipated to start late July

Pillen: Property tax special session anticipated to start late July

According to the Governor, “The Legislature failed to pass any property tax relief in the regular session, but we will finish the job in a special session.” 

Four candidates attend Sidney High School candidate forum

Four candidates attend Sidney High School candidate forum

SIDNEY -- Sidney High School hosted a forum for candidates in the May 14 Primary Election. The event was introduced by Sidney Mayor Brad Sherman. Four candidates were in attendance.

Miss Nebraska Morgan Baird to speak at WNCC commencement ceremony

Miss Nebraska Morgan Baird to speak at WNCC commencement ceremony

WNCC will confer 331 degrees, diplomas, and certificates at the 92nd Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11.

Flag ceremony honors veterans at loyalty day event

Flag ceremony honors veterans at loyalty day event

Despite some rain beforehand, a flag ceremony, the playing of Taps and the pledge of allegiance were all part of the event.

Pirnie Inclusive Playground draws community for ribbon-cutting ceremony

Pirnie Inclusive Playground draws community for ribbon-cutting ceremony

The children of a Central Nebraska city are enjoying the newest addition to a local park: a playground. 

Hunter Arterburn reclaims big wheel race title; Leslie Snell wins race grand prize

Hunter Arterburn reclaims big wheel race title; Leslie Snell wins race grand prize

Leslie Snell, of Chappell, picked up a $2,400 grand prize during the fourth running of The Big Boy Big Wheel Race on Wednesday morning in Sidney.

Blue Springs Ball Diamond Association gets tourism grant

Blue Springs Ball Diamond Association gets tourism grant

Lodging tax revenue to help fund sign project, at Blue Springs Ball Diamonds

Gage County Board rejects broadband utility permit, due to "over-building"

Gage County Board rejects broadband utility permit, due to "over-building"

County board members debate whether a Broadband Bridge Program grant infringes on an already publicly- funded project

Beatrice Board of Public Works recommends contractor for 33rd and Lincoln improvements

Beatrice Board of Public Works recommends contractor for 33rd and Lincoln improvements

Low bid comes in significantly less than the engineering estimate for the project.

Woman charged with tampering in Bloomfield murders pleads not guilty

Woman charged with tampering in Bloomfield murders pleads not guilty

One of the suspects in the Bloomfield double homicide pled not guilty to one count of tampering with evidence.

Pro-Palestine protest on UNL’s campus

Pro-Palestine protest on UNL’s campus

Students and supporters of Palestine gathered on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s campus to protest the war in the Middle East.

Blue Valley Community Action kicks off Community Action Month

Blue Valley Community Action kicks off Community Action Month

Blue Valley Community Action kicked off National Community Action Month by hosting a community lunch Wednesday. 

Pickleball phenomenon: Gordon joins craze with new club

Pickleball phenomenon: Gordon joins craze with new club

The nation’s fastest-growing sport is gaining ground in both cities and small towns.

Scandal plagued operation getting city money, new controversy erupts

Scandal plagued operation getting city money, new controversy erupts

The PACE related scandal included former Omaha City Councilman Vinny Palermo, who is now in federal prison.

JayHusker Races returning to Fairbury for summer months

JayHusker Races returning to Fairbury for summer months

JayHusker races are back at the Jefferson County Speedway this weekend.

United Way of Western Nebraska's 7th Color Dash scheduled for June 1 in Gering

United Way of Western Nebraska's 7th Color Dash scheduled for June 1 in Gering

The United Way of Western Nebraska's 7th Annual United Way Color Dash will be held June 1 in Gering. There are only 1,000 spots available to race.

One death reported in Westmoreland, Kansas tornado

One death reported in Westmoreland, Kansas tornado

Tornado damages the north part of the community during late afternoon

Gov. Jim Pillen surveys eastern Nebraska tornado damage

Gov. Jim Pillen surveys eastern Nebraska tornado damage

Governor Jim Pillen and Colonel John Bolduc flew with the Nebraska State Patrol Aviation Support Unit today to survey damage caused by tornadoes Friday in eastern Nebraska.

Nebraska’s newest school choice law might face ballot initiative, as its predecessor did

Nebraska’s newest school choice law might face ballot initiative, as its predecessor did

The state teachers union and other advocates for keeping public funds for public schools say they won’t let supporters of Nebraska’s revamped school choice law sidestep the voters this fall.

Norfolk YMCA field house celebrates 5th year anniversary

Norfolk YMCA field house celebrates 5th year anniversary

Five years ago, the new addition to the Norfolk YMCA opened its doors to the public.

Primary Election set for May 14

Primary Election set for May 14

The Primary Election is scheduled for May 14. This year a photo ID is required to participate in the election.

Newell Elementary reopens playground

Newell Elementary reopens playground

Smiles were all-around for a grand occasion at Newell Elementary school this morning!  The students have been looking forward to this moment for eight months — or 1,600 recesses — and today their patience was rewarded.

ALLO finishes construction in Kearney

ALLO finishes construction in Kearney

ALLO's fiber network is now completely installed in Kearney. 

Crime scene classroom: Valentine high schoolers investigate mock scenario

Crime scene classroom: Valentine high schoolers investigate mock scenario

Valentine high school students are trying to solve a crime involving a crashed vehicle, blood and plenty of beer cans, but the mock exercise is just a learning activity.

The Fairbury Cemetery getting new road renovations

The Fairbury Cemetery getting new road renovations

The Fairbury Cemetery will be undergoing renovations to more of its roads very soon. 

Arrest affidavit filed against Sidney woman after April 14 house fire

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.

UNK History grad student to speak in Sidney on Sioux Ordnance Depot history

UNK History grad student to speak in Sidney on Sioux Ordnance Depot history

University of Nebraska-Kearney graduate history student Tatiana Moore will be speaking at Western Nebraska Community College in Sidney on May 18.

Deputies involved in high speed chase in Fairbury

Deputies involved in high speed chase in Fairbury

Jefferson County deputies were involved in a high speed chase in Fairbury on Monday.

Charges upgraded for Grand Island woman accused of fatal child abuse

Charges upgraded for Grand Island woman accused of fatal child abuse

A Grand Island woman is now facing a 'Child Abuse Resulting in Death' charge after a two-month old baby suffered irreversible brain damage while in her care. 

Collection effort underway for Omaha storm victims

Collection effort underway for Omaha storm victims

The Table of Grace is collecting donations for crisis care kits for people impacted by the recent tornadoes in eastern Nebraska.

Child critically injured in Stanton County collision

Child critically injured in Stanton County collision

A six-year-old child was critically injured after a two-vehicle collision in Stanton County on Monday.

Muellers give Arbor Lodge lilacs space to thrive

Muellers give Arbor Lodge lilacs space to thrive

Volunteers who helped preserve Nebraska’s largest public collection of lilacs received honors on Arbor Day in Nebraska City

Valentine forms nonprofit to open movie theater

Valentine forms nonprofit to open movie theater

A newly formed nonprofit will focus on opening a movie theater in Valentine.

National Weather Service issues reports on tornado outbreak, Friday, April 26

National Weather Service issues reports on tornado outbreak, Friday, April 26

At least five tornadoes measured at EF-3

Sidney hosting business event coined 'No Wrong Door' May 1-2

Sidney hosting business event coined 'No Wrong Door' May 1-2

SIDNEY -- Sidney will be hosting numerous visitors from across the state in the Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities event May 1-2. The event, named "No Wrong Turn," and showcases tools and resources designed to fuel community.

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

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

Radio listeners in the Nebraska Panhandle, southeast Wyoming and northeast Colorado who correctly predict which racer wins the 4th Annual Big Boy Big Wheel Race will also win big this spring thanks to the support of local businesses.

Chadron State College Commencement set for Saturday

Chadron State College Commencement set for Saturday

Chadron State College will recognize 354 candidates for graduation at the Spring Commencement Ceremony in the Chicoine Center on Saturday at 10 a.m.

Storm safety tips, Nebraskans prepare for tornado season

Storm safety tips, Nebraskans prepare for tornado season

Storm season for the midwest has just begun. The state of Nebraska prepares for the upcoming 'tornado season'.

Sidney FFA celebrates fourth year as a club

Sidney FFA celebrates fourth year as a club

The Sidney High School FFA Chapter held its annual dinner and fundraiser auction February 27. The event also recognizes achievements and next year's officers.

Arbor Day Farm Smitten by new apple

Arbor Day Farm Smitten by new apple

Once Bitten, Forever Smitten

Power coming back in storm's aftermath, problems as well

Power coming back in storm's aftermath, problems as well

From the moment the tornadoes hit Good Samaritans have poured into Elkhorn and Bennington neighborhoods to help, but there have also been some downsides.

Capital Campaign for school furnishings, past the halfway mark

Capital Campaign for school furnishings, past the halfway mark

Anonymous donor, matching plans helping to raise funds

Hooker County Sheriff’s Office sends out alert about scam

Hooker County Sheriff’s Office sends out alert about scam

The Hooker County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public about a scam after at least one person in the area has fallen victim.

Gov. Pillen issues emergency declaration for three counties

Gov. Pillen issues emergency declaration for three counties

Gov. Jim Pillen has issued an emergency declaration in the aftermath of this weekend's severe weather.

How to help Nebraskans devastated by tornadoes

How to help Nebraskans devastated by tornadoes

If you would like to help those cleaning up from the tornadoes, here are a few options.

Reports: Five tornadoes touch down in Central Nebraska on Friday

Reports: Five tornadoes touch down in Central Nebraska on Friday

Five cities in Central Nebraska were the victims of five tornadoes Friday where winds measured as high as 145 MPH, and widths of a half mile wide. 

A bit of flash added, to the Holly Theatre in Beatrice

A bit of flash added, to the Holly Theatre in Beatrice

Old letter board marquee replaced with digital upgrade

Donkey Basketball: The Greatest Show on Earth?

Donkey Basketball: The Greatest Show on Earth?

Donkey basketball swept through Fairbury this weekend and it brought the community out to support those playing.

Valentine natives react to narrowly missing tornado

Valentine natives react to narrowly missing tornado

With dozens of tornadoes wreaking havoc across eastern Nebraska on Friday, many people originally from the sandhills experienced the storms.

Sidney Evangelical Free Awana program awards student achievements

Sidney Evangelical Free Awana program awards student achievements

The Awana program at the Evangelical Free Church in Sidney held its awards night on April 24.

Playground equipment installed in memory of Brent Jeffers

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.

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

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

Two brothers in northeast Nebraska were left cleaning up the ruins of their business after the storms on Friday. 

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

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

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.”

Quast named April Student of the Month at Chadron State College

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

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

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

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

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.