This is the story of the 2024 Elkhorn tornado as it played out in the atmosphere above Nebraska, among people in its menacing path, and those in the weather office.
Scottsbluff and Gering both looked to a hopeful future by planting dozens of trees on Friday and Saturday.
Sgt. Philip Eckerberg, of the Scottsbluff Police Department, answers questions submitted by readers each week. To submit a question for consideration, email policeinfo@scottsbluff.org.
The Nebraska Department of Education is distributing $10 million in state grants for security upgrades to 174 public districts and nonpublic schools — a fraction of the $55 million schools asked for.
Scottsbluff Police arrested a 60-year-old Scottsbluff man on charges after a crash in which he struck a house.
Lied Scottsbluff Public Library and Panhandle Public Health District are coming together to highlight Mental Health Awareness Month.
Severe storms are expected Monday afternoon and evening.
The Nebraska Admirals Association presented a $500 check to the Western Nebraska Veterans Home on Friday.
In Florida and across the nation, young voters could prove pivotal in the 2024 election, from the presidency to ballot amendments and down ballot races that will determine who controls Congress.
Delicious foods and vibrant dances helped highlight Scottsbluff’s rich Mexican-American culture this weekend during Cinco de Mayo.
Enjoy these photos from Saturday's Cinco de Mayo celebration in Scottsbluff.
After Nebraska's spring match, John Cook discussed Harper Murray, who was suspended for the spring match in Kearney.
After missing the final stretch of last season, Lindsay Krause came out strong to lead the Huskers in a spring sweep in Kearney.
Five-star freshman Dylan Raiola heads into the summer as a frontrunner to start for Nebraska. That may make him an outlier among the blue-chip quarterbacks in his class.
An active jet stream pattern in the western half of the country means that the first half of May will favor more tornadoes in the Great Plains.
Runners of all ages and abilities who don’t mind adding a little color to their lives can now register for the Riverstone Bank Color Dash to benefit the United Way of Western Nebraska.
Michael Moravec, owner of Bluffs Physical Therapy, earned accolades as he was named Nebraska's Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. He was recognized during Small Business Week.
CHADRON — Chadron State College will recognize 354 candidates for graduation at the Spring Commencement Ceremony in the Chicoine Center on Saturday, May 4.
The West Nebraska Arts Center is hosting an exhibit highlighting the work of Native American artists and a second exhibit highlighting students during the month of May.
About 450 to 500 headstones were damaged by the tornado that swept through the Elkhorn area. Workers from multiple monument companies sprung into action.
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture has issued an importation order requiring all breeding female cattle entering the state to have a travel entry permit issued by the NDA before that animal enters the state.
Community concerns and feedback are helping to inform a fire and safety plan for a proposed solar energy facility in Scotts Bluff County.
Former Nebraska Rep. Jeff Fortenberry still could be charged in Washington. But it hasn't happened, and the statute of limitations runs out in July.
Melissa Simons and Abby Magers both lost their homes in Friday's destructive tornado. A student started an online campaign that has raised $85,000 to help the teachers.
“The last couple weeks have been hard, I’ll admit it,” Jackson Brockett said. “But my guys have never stopped believing in me. They’re some of the best dudes."
Nick Smith had 2 degrees and 4 years of teaching experience when he moved from Texas to Nebraska. The state still required him to go back to school and earn a Nebraska teaching license.
The Scottsbluff community will come together to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with an annual parade and festivities Saturday.
People are finding photos and other items as far as 90 miles away from the tornadoes in Elkhorn and Blair and are trying to find the owners.
The funds budgeted for those positions will be reallocated to other priorities of the state or be used to lower property tax payments for Nebraskans, the governor said.
Tanya Storer had a donation lead of more than 4-to-1 over District 43 opponent Tony Tangwall, while District 47 candidate Paul Strommen held a comfortable lead over Larry Bolinger.
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In exciting efforts to continue to bring patient care and excellent imaging into focus, Casper Medical Imaging & Outpatient Radiology are expanding its radiology services to Scottsbluff, Nebraska. On April 29, the new Outpatient Radiology facility, located at 820 42nd St., Suite 1500 in …
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Nebraska was technically thin at receiver for its spring game. Yet the Huskers still showed why they might be deeper at wideout than they’ve been in years.
One of the top high school football programs in the state — along with one of the top prospects in the 2025 class — got a visit from Nebraska football’s entire assistant coaching staff Monday.
Alliance placed fourth in the North Platte girls tennis invite Saturday. Gering and Scottsbluff were fifth and sixth, respectively.
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