Area News

What could happen next with indicted US Rep. Fortenberry

Oct 22, 2021 / Ap

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The indictment of U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry could have a big impact on the Republican's future in Nebraska politics and t... continue reading

Police: Fired grain elevator worker shot 3 people, killing 2

Oct 21, 2021 / Nebraska State Patrol

SUPERIOR, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska State Patrol says a man who was fired from a grain elevator returned later in the day and shot three peopl... continue reading

Country Music Star Phil Vassar Coming to McCook on October 23

Oct 13, 2021 / Candy Crosby, Public Relations Coordinator

McCook, Nebraska—A lot of toe tapp’n will be happen’n at the Kiplinger Arena, Red Willow Fairgrounds, on Saturday, October 23 whe... continue reading

Vehicle hits mountain lion near Fullerton

Sep 22, 2021 / Nance County Sheriff

(Fullerton, NE) - At approximately 8:30 pm on September 21, 2021, the Nance County Sheriff’s Office was called to a single-vehicle accid... continue reading

2021 Heritage Days royalty lineup Announced

Sep 22, 2021 / Josh Keenportz

2021 Heritage Days royalty lineup:King- Mathew PochopQueen- Karragan ShawPrince- Max WeimerPrincess- Joslyn HammondParade Marshal - Bill ElliotGran... continue reading

MPCC Imperial Campus to Offer Fireground Safety Class

Sep 7, 2021 / MCC/Heather Johnson

The Mid-Plains Community College Imperial Campus will offer a class on “Fireground Mistakes and How to Avoid Them” next week. The clas... continue reading

Labor shortage sees Nebraska cut state parks' hours, service

Aug 18, 2021 / Ap

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Labor shortages that have plagued businesses across the country have also put the squeeze on Nebraska's state parks. The... continue reading

Standoff in Kearney ends with death of suspect in shootings

Aug 18, 2021 / Ap

KEARNEY, Neb. (AP) — Police say a standoff in Kearney with a suspect in the shooting of two women ended with the death of the man from a self... continue reading

Nebraska State Trooper Nicholas Goodwin Passes Away

Aug 5, 2021 / Nebraska State Patrol

AUGUST 5, 2021 (SCOTTSBLUFF, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol family is mourning the sudden loss of Trooper Nicholas Goodwin #73. Troo... continue reading