Two Nebraska World War II veterans are taking home hardware after being honored by a city official on Thursday. 

“It wasn’t just one person who saved him; it was the whole motocross family,” said the co-owner of Kimball County Motocross – KCMX following an accident at the track on Sunday.

Banner County School has been offering a unique experience to its students – managing a coffee shop business right there in the school.

Eastbound Interstate 80 will be closed from Sidney Interchange 59 to Interchange 69 starting at 8 a.m. July 21 for bridge work.

Letter from senators say funds are not for 'radical left-wing programs'

A Sandhills family is beginning the long process of cleaning up after a tornado ripped through their property just north of Mullen on Tuesday afternoon, leaving behind damaged buildings, scattered debris, and a close call for one family member.

A one-time hip-hop and break-dancing class is coming to Kimball at the end of the month.

Native American radio stations could face shutdowns if Congress cuts over $1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

A South Dakota boy with cancer is being backed by a northeast Nebraska community after news of his diagnosis.

Alliance Police Sergeant Tim Peterson was promoted to the rank of lieutenant. Sergeant David LaDuke, Sergeant Joshua Norris, and SRO Tyler Sherlock were honored for their work on the Tanner Blomenkamp case.

Faith Regional Physician Services has integrated Sunny Meadow Medical Clinic, now known as Faith Regional Physician Services Norfolk Family Medicine.

A Wisconsin man is in a Nebraska jail after troopers say they found a dead woman in his car.

Nebraska pursues business opportunities, human connections

Movies in the Park, hosted by The United First Responders this week, will show "The Goonies" at dusk in Northside Park in Sidney July 20.

Dive into the remarkable fossil heritage of Nebraska and the Niobrara River corridor at this exciting event!

A longtime Valentine business is under new ownership, and its new leadership team says their goal is to try to meet the growing demand for skilled trade services in the area.

It’s official! Chipotle is coming to Norfolk.

The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska became the first government in Nebraska on Tuesday to fully legalize and seek to regulate both medicinal and adult recreational-use cannabis.

Nebraska is suing the State of Colorado to enforce the South Platte River Compact and clear the way for construction of the Perkins County Canal.

82 years after his death in a Philippines prisoner of war camp, Southeast Nebraska native Erwin Schopp will be laid to rest alongside his family in his hometown of Plymouth on Friday, July 18.

Two people were injured in a boating accident Sunday afternoon while tubing at Medicine Creek State Recreation Area.

In response to increasing demand for mental health support, Chadron State College will offer a new virtual mental health service to students during the 2025-26 academic year.

Madison County Commissioners have approved an agreement to establish an Economic Development Coordinator in partnership with Battle Creek and Madison, aiming to boost economic development and reduce the tax burden on agricultural producer

A toddler died Sunday afternoon after he was accidentally hit by a pickup truck in Hastings, according to police.

The Cheyenne County Fair is just days away and the Fair Board is busy reviewing each detail

The City of Scottsbluff announces 20th Street will be closed between 1st and 2nd Avenue July 17.

Curttright says issue over home occupation permit rose after he was elected to city council

Hilltop Rustic Roast celebrated one month of business with a grand opening.

The issues contributing to Nebraska's teacher shortage are among the focuses at the state's teachers union conference.

While many kids spend summer mornings catching up on sleep, a group of determined young athletes in Valentine are diving into the pool at sunrise—and now, three of them are headed to the Midwestern Swimming Championships.

Commissioners say county's eligible locations went from 400 to 175

A juvenile driver was cited for careless driving after crashing into multiple cars on Avenue I in Scottsbluff early Tuesday morning. Fatigue and inattention were factors, police said. No injuries reported.

Sidney police made several arrests while executing a search warrant July 10.

Severe Weather likely to hit communities across Nebraska on Tuesday evening.

Residents of Fillmore and Thayer Counties can learn more about the Fair Housing Act in a pair of info sessions hosted by SENDD on Thursday.

Nominations for the 2025 Nebraska Manufacturer of the Year award by the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Nebraska Manufacturing Alliance are being accepted through August 15.

Bill McAllister is the new interim superintendent for Norfolk Public Schools (NPS), focusing on responsible budgeting, student safety, and boosting academic achievement through strategies like the Professional Learning Community schools

An Ogallala teen accused of murder and vehicular homicide was back in court Monday.

Vinicius Zuppa joined the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center and Nebraska Extension Engagement Zone 1 on July 1. Zuppa is originally from São Paulo, Brazil..

A man arrested after a June confrontation involving shouting, road rage, and a gun being drawn on Valentine’s Main Street has been sentenced to probation.

A 28-year-old Mission, South Dakota, woman is facing charges after authorities say she assaulted an employee at a Valentine gas station.

A North Platte man has been sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for leading a drug trafficking ring that moved large quantities of methamphetamine into Nebraska.

The Central Nebraska Regional Airport in Grand Island is celebrating after setting another monthly record for enplanements.

A popular museum and campground in Minden is making substantial upgrades.

Dr. Bush with Kimball Health Services is urging the public to create a living will. 

A missing child is now safe after the Nebraska State Patrol located them near Lincoln.

The Valentine Police Department made several arrests and responded to more than 40 calls for service during the week of July 6 through July 12, 2025.

Albion was buzzing this weekend— literally. The Boone County Fair kicked off with a ‘Bee Happy’ theme that had people wearing their black and yellow

Alexandria is working to turn Bear Fest, a relatively new summer event, into a tradition, one that will help a shrinking place survive in the present, and encourage its younger generation to get it to grow again in the future.

PlainsWest CASA packed in 18 teams for the 3rd Annual CASA Classic in Sidney.

Wildfire smoke from Canada has made for bad air quality over parts of the Upper Midwest.

What's the buzz at the bee-themed 2025 installment of the Jefferson County Fair? Check out some of the sights and sounds - and, fortunately, no stings - from Fairbury.

Two dead after overnight standoff in North Platte.

Over the past 25 years, Dollar General stores have become a fixture of the retail landscape in rural Nebraska. Now, there are 142 chain “dollar” stores in Nebraska towns with a population smaller than 10,000.

Westbound traffic near Ogallala was briefly stopped Thursday morning after a car fire.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires is entering the Nebraska Panhandle area.

Congressman Mike Flood & Senator Pete Ricketts elaborate on the potential benefits of President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" during a round table talk in Norfolk

The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office announced approximately $720 million nationwide in settlements with eight drug makers that manufactured opioid pills and worsened the nationwide opioid crisis.

The aftermath of a severe thunderstorm that moved through Grand Island Thursday night is visible on rooftops and scattered across yards.

An all-time great high school coach from Southeast Nebraska has earned his moment in the spotlight this summer: record-setting Shickley coach Dan Sorge is now a member of the NHSACA Hall of Fame.

The theme in Lincoln this weekend is raising awareness.

A UNK alumni couple is helping to create a business scholarship with a large gift.

The Nebraska Department of Transportation announced today work is planned on Highway 71 in Scottsbluff. Work is scheduled to begin July 21.

Two weeks after Grand Island got hit with major flooding, another storm hit the area.