WNCC volleyball falls twice at Reiver Invite
The Western Nebraska Community College volleyball team opened the season with two hard-fought matches at the Reiver Invite on Friday in Council Bluffs, Iowa. WNCC wrapped up the invite on Saturday facing Jefferson College and then College of Southern Idaho. The Cougars opened the invite falling to Dodge City Community College and then lost to the host squad Iowa Western Community College.
Big engines, bigger crowds for Thunder by the River
Big engines, bigger crowds for Thunder by the River
Thunderstorm Warning extended to Cheyenne, Morrill, Banner and Kimball counties
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cheyenne, Kimball, Morril land Banner counties until 8 p.m. tonight. At 7:08 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles north of Dix.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Central Kimball County
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Wyo., has issued a Severe Thunder Storm Warning for Central Kimball County. A Severe Thunderstorm was located near Kimball moving at 35 mph.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Kimball County
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Wyo., has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for East Central Laramie County in Wyoming and Northwestern Kimball County in Nebraska.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northern Logan County in effect until 9:30 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Boulder, Colo., has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northern Logan County effective until 9:30 p.m.
Flood advisory issued for Cheyenne, Kimball, Banner, Morrill counties
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Wyo., has issued a flood advisory for Banner, Cheyenne, Kimball and Morrill counties until 10:45 p.m.
Tornado Warning issued for Northwestern Cheyenne, Southwestern Morril counties
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Wyo., has issued a Tornado Warning for Cheyenne, Kimball, Banner and Morrill counties until 8:30 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Morrill, Cheyenne counties
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Wyo., has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northwestern Cheyenne, and Southwestern Morrill counties until 8:15 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for parts of Scotts Bluff, Morrill and Banner counties
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Wyo., has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Scotts Bluff, Morrill and Banner counties until 8 p.m.
Investing in Nebraska communities
Now that Congress has adjourned, I'm doing what I enjoy most — get out and travel across our great state. Last week brought meetings with local officials, small business owners, volunteers, veterans, first responders, and healthcare leaders.
Dan Osborn staffers infiltrated rival political party, tried to dissolve it
Dan Osborn staffers infiltrated rival political party, tried to dissolve it
DEA recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is joining Facing Fentanyl, to unite families, communities and organizations across the country in recognizing National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. This year’s theme, “Power of the Parent,” recognizes the critical role parents and families play in shaping conversations, raising awareness and helping protect loved ones.
Potter Days Queen finalists announced
The Circle of Sisters Sorority will be crowning the 2026 Potter Days Queen 7 p.m. Friday, September 4. The Crowning will be held at the Potter Community Hall.
Kimball Public School Board Members receive awards from Nebraska Association of School Boards
Kimball Public School Board Members receive awards from Nebraska Association of School Boards
Downtown Sounds
Downtown Sounds
Clatonia to consider lifting water conservation, explore options to add second well
The Southeast Nebraska village of Clatonia has been under a water usage restriction for the last month after learning that its lone water well was not pumping properly. Now, the tiny Gage County town is assessing its next steps.
Kimball County Manor residents participate in weekly reading club
Kimball County Manor residents participate in weekly reading club
Man sentenced after repeatedly sexually abusing 6-year-old girl in Lincoln
Man sentenced after repeatedly sexually abusing 6-year-old girl in Lincoln
Hastings woman dies in I-80 crash
Hastings woman dies in I-80 crash
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Iowa man fails to show for trial, arrested in Sidney
A Polk County, Iowa jury convicted Jack Penman, Jr., of multiple county of sexually abusing a child. He failed to show for trial and was arrested in Sidney, Neb., by Nebraska State Patrol.
Fight in Long Pine leads to arrest, several citations
Brown County deputies responded to a report of criminal mischief in Long Pine on Aug. 9. During the investigation, deputies learned that a person had been injured in an assault.
Post Playhouse performers find generosity after wildfire near Fort Robinson
Rural Nebraska might not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking about actors and actresses from across the country. But each summer, performers travel to Fort Robinson State Park near Crawford to take the stage at the Post Playhouse.
Severe weather leaves damage across Mullen area
Homeowners in the Mullen area are cleaning up after severe weather moved through the Sandhills Sunday night into Monday morning.
NCDHD Board of Health Adopts Regulation and Resolution to Conduct Pool Inspections
The action follows passage of LB759 by the Nebraska Legislature, which transferred authority for public swimming pool operating permits and routine operational inspections from the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy and Environment (NDWEE) to local governments, including counties, cities, villages, and local public health departments.