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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.

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.  

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Returns April 27

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Returns April 27

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and its partners are hosting the 26th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Nebraska National Guard to conduct routine training exercise near Sidney Airport

Nebraska National Guard to conduct routine training exercise near Sidney Airport

The Nebraska Army National Guard will be conducting a routine training exercise the morning of May 4. near the Sidney Municipal Airport.

Severe weather outbreak in eastern Nebraska, Friday afternoon

Severe weather outbreak in eastern Nebraska, Friday afternoon

Supercells drop hail, include funnel clouds and tornadoes

Nebraska suspect arrested in connection with burglary of Pine Bluffs business

Nebraska suspect arrested in connection with burglary of Pine Bluffs business

PINE BLUFFS, Wyo. -- On April 25, the Pine Bluffs Police Department made an arrest of a subject from Nebraska who burglarized a local business.

Cowboy poets, musicians from across the region gather for Old West Days

Cowboy poets, musicians from across the region gather for Old West Days

A gathering of cowboy poets, artists and musicians from across the West is happening in Valentine this weekend.

Boss City Brewing Co. opens to community excitement

Boss City Brewing Co. opens to community excitement

Boss City Brewing Company officially opened to the public on Thursday, April 25. The opening is a journey from home brewing to commercial production.

Over 170 jobs require license in Nebraska, state will soon recognize some credentials earned elsewhere

Over 170 jobs require license in Nebraska, state will soon recognize some credentials earned elsewhere

When their first child was born with serious disabilities, Nick Smith and his wife Desiree moved to Nebraska to live closer to family.

Small radio station raises over $100,000 for St. Jude

Small radio station raises over $100,000 for St. Jude

A small radio station in rural southeast Nebraska raised over $100,000 for kids in need at St. Jude Children's Hospital.

PACE poised to get back in the game

PACE poised to get back in the game

Following a scandal that rocked City Hall last year, Mayor Jean Stothert says the non-profit PACE, Police Athletics for Community Engagement, is turning the page and in line for $50,000.

Kearney Regional Medical Center breaks ground on $30+ million addition

Kearney Regional Medical Center breaks ground on $30+ million addition

The hospital broke ground on a new addition valued at more than $30 million.

'Kid-Preneur Marketplace' draws crowds

'Kid-Preneur Marketplace' draws crowds

Students in the Home-school Co-op in Sidney had the opportunity to be an entrepreneur, offering the goods and services in a "Kid-preneur Marketplace" April 25.

Beatrice Public Schools honors staffers retiring, following decades of service

Beatrice Public Schools honors staffers retiring, following decades of service

Staffers with 348 total years of service bidding farewell to Beatrice Public Schools

Zero for 63: In past decade, Omaha police haven’t sided with any resident who formally complained of bias

Zero for 63: In past decade, Omaha police haven’t sided with any resident who formally complained of bias

Omaha police officer Jeffrey Vaughn stepped onto the shoulder of Interstate 80 near Gretna on a mild June 2020 day.

Beatrice High School plans to upgrade policy on electronic devices in the classroom

Beatrice High School plans to upgrade policy on electronic devices in the classroom

The goal is to reduce distractions during the learning process

Rail crossing work planned at Tecumseh

Rail crossing work planned at Tecumseh

Burlington Northern-Santa Fe crews will undertake three-day project

Nebraska State Patrol SWAT unit arrests suspect in Milford

Nebraska State Patrol SWAT unit arrests suspect in Milford

Incident ends with the arrest of suspect, who allegedly resisted

Grand Island Crime Stoppers raises $32,000 for Officer Marcello memorial trip to Washington D.C.

Grand Island Crime Stoppers raises $32,000 for Officer Marcello memorial trip to Washington D.C.

A community in Central Nebraska has come together and helped finance a trip to the US capital to commemorate one of its own.

GIPS says Seedling Mile won’t offer kindergarten, students will attend Stolley Park instead

GIPS says Seedling Mile won’t offer kindergarten, students will attend Stolley Park instead

An incoming class of kindergarten students at a Grand Island elementary school will be moved to a different school next academic year.

Revitalizing Main Street: Valentine's largest infrastructure project in the city's history

Revitalizing Main Street: Valentine's largest infrastructure project in the city's history

Across the nation, cities of all sizes are reinvesting in their downtowns. In the 1960s and 70s, it seemed otherwise as people headed to the suburbs and businesses relocated, but now there’s a push to revitalize the heart of towns.

Early voting in gear as primary nears

Early voting in gear as primary nears

Statewide just over 49,000 early ballots have already been cast.

Secrets of Great Customer Service

Secrets of Great Customer Service

Cheryl Burkhart-Kriesel presented Secrets of Great Customer Service April 24, 2024 at the Cheyenne County Fair Grounds.

$23,000 in gold, 900,000 Thai Baht stolen from Grand Island home, police say

$23,000 in gold, 900,000 Thai Baht stolen from Grand Island home, police say

Police in central Nebraska are investigating a burglary where tens of thousands of gold and Thai currency were stolen. 

Linemen make progress, discover more damage

Linemen make progress, discover more damage

Wheat Belt Public Power District officials are reporting crews continue to find broken lines and power poles. The company remains focused on having irrigation accounts active by May 15.

North Elementary opens doors for farewell celebration.

North Elementary opens doors for farewell celebration.

On May 10, North Elementary will be closing the book on its history in educating Sidney children. A farewell celebration is scheduled to start at 12:30 p.m.

'Kid-prenuer' Market today at Elks Lodge

'Kid-prenuer' Market today at Elks Lodge

Homeschool students will be conducting a "Kid-Preneur" marketplace this afternoon at the Sidney Elks Lodge.

Alcohol compliance check finds three Norfolk businesses in violation

Alcohol compliance check finds three Norfolk businesses in violation

Norfolk Police said there was a significant reduction in alcohol violations during their last compliance check.

Norfolk police arrest man for domestic assault early Thursday morning

Norfolk police arrest man for domestic assault early Thursday morning

A Norfolk man was arrested after police say he assaulted a woman, pinning her arms down and preventing her from screaming.

Regional West Birth and Infant Care Center to Host Bimonthly Breastfeeding Support Group

Regional West Birth and Infant Care Center to Host Bimonthly Breastfeeding Support Group

Breastfeeding mothers in the region are invited to attend Regional West Birth and Infant Care Center’s bimonthly breastfeeding support group.