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Memorial service set for Friday for firefighter who died fighting Bovee Fire

Services will be held at 2 p.m. at the Sandhills High School in Dunning.

Purdum Assistant Fire Chief Michael Moody died from a medical emergency while fighting the...

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Sophomore students were trained for emergency situations on campus and at home.

Teen CERT takes place at Bayard Public Schools

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A total of five trees were planted from the free trees for Fall Planting Grant in the City of...

Ziegler Park in Mitchell awarded Fall Planting grant

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The state patrol believes the remains found in Clay County are those of Jasmine Garnett.

Remains found in Clay County identified as missing Columbus woman

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Rain chances, cooler Friday; back to sun and warmth this weekend

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Justin Fanfarilli

Very warm air sticks around as we continue to be dry with lots of sun through the week

Election

Reports: Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse expected to resign

Updated: 16 hours ago

By 6 News staff reports

Nebraska Republican Sen. Ben Sasse is reportedly expected to resign to take a job with the University of Florida.

National

Biden pardons thousands for ‘simple possession’ of marijuana

Updated: 15 hours ago

By The Associated Press

President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana under federal law, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that disproportionately impact people of color.

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Disability Disaster Preparedness workshop held at Western Nebraska Community College

Updated: 17 hours ago

By Travis Morris

This workshop allowed for anyone with disabilities to know what to do during a disaster.

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Bovee Fire in Nebraska Sandhills 94% contained

Updated: 20 hours ago

By NBC Nebraska News 2

The fire has burned about 19,000 acres and is 94 percent contained as of Thursday morning.

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Fired police sergeant attacks Thai day care center, kills 36

Updated: 11 hours ago

By TASSANEE VEJPONGSA

Police in Thailand say more than 30 people, primarily children, were killed in a shooting at a childcare center in the country's northeast.

Sports

Class B and C Softball District Finals Schedule

Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 1:10 AM CDT

By John Clanton

Scottsbluff and Chadron two wins away from trips to softball state tournaments.

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Morrill-Mitchell FFA Fall Fest set to take place

Updated: Oct. 5, 2022 at 6:05 PM CDT

By Angel Alvarez

This festival is scheduled for October 8th starting at 11:00am-4:00pm.

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Wildcat Hills Nature Center set to host free event

Updated: Oct. 5, 2022 at 5:37 PM CDT

By Angel Alvarez

The Big Sit event will take place October 8th starting at 7:00am featuring bird watching.

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Morrill earns straight sets win over Kimball on Thursday night.

Morrill vs Kimball Volleyball Highlights

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Ziegler Park in Mitchell awarded Fall Planting grant

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Teen CERT takes place at Bayard Public Schools

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Disability Disaster Preparedness workshop held at Western Nebraska Community College

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Bill Ogg leaving Nebraska State Fair

Updated: Oct. 5, 2022 at 4:36 PM CDT

By KSNB Local4

In the coming weeks, the Nebraska State Fair Board intends to announce the process for identifying, recruiting and selecting its next executive director.

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NSP: Foul play suspected after body found in Clay County

Updated: Oct. 5, 2022 at 5:16 PM CDT

By KSNB Local4

The body was located Wednesday morning by a citizen working in the area just east of Harvard, along Road 26 in Clay County.

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Court records provide new details about Lincoln girl accused of killing father

Updated: 20 hours ago

By 10/11 NOW

According to a probable cause affidavit, the 15-year-old girl and her 16-year-old boyfriend started planning the murder about a week before it happened.

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Bovee Fire in Nebraska Sandhills 56% contained

Updated: Oct. 5, 2022 at 10:28 AM CDT

By NBC Nebraska News 2

Continued cool and moist weather has helped crews make progress containing the Bovee Fire in the Nebraska Sandhills region near Halsey.

Sports

High School Volleyball Local Recap (Tuesday October 4)

Updated: Oct. 5, 2022 at 1:48 AM CDT

By John Clanton

Gering, Scottsbluff, Mitchell, and Bayard among big winners on the night.

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American Red Cross seeking volunteers for disaster training

Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 4:19 PM CDT

By Angel Alvarez

This event is scheduled for October 8th from 9:00am to 5:00pm pre-registration is required; no previous experience is necessary.

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Apply2College Day held at Scottsbluff High School

Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 3:38 PM CDT

By Travis Morris

The Scottsbluff High School held an event to help seniors apply to college on Tuesday.

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Bovee Fire in Nebraska Sandhills 30% contained

Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 11:20 AM CDT

By NBC Nebraska News 2

Firefighters are making progress containing a large wildfire in the Nebraska Sandhills.

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Nebraska State Patrol arrests Elwood woman for attempted murder plot

Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 10:14 AM CDT

By KSNB Local4

Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a woman following the discovery of an attempted murder plot.

Sports

District C-5 Girls Golf Results/Highlights

Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 1:05 AM CDT

By John Clanton

Chadron earns trip to state thanks to third place team finish. Gordon Rushville sending golfers to state.

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District B-4 Girls Golf Results

Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 8:29 PM CDT

By John Clanton

Scottsbluff and Gering punch tickets into state as teams. Alliance and Sidney sending golfers to state.

Nebraska gets ready for Rutgers

Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 12:50 PM CDT

By 10/11 NOW

Interim Coach Mickey Joseph and Husker football players spoke with the media on Monday, prior to their Friday game against Rutgers.

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Two arrested after troopers find cocaine, pills in traffic stop

Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 6:30 PM CDT

By 10/11 NOW

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Seward County Sheriff’s Office, have arrested two people after locating suspected cocaine and unknown pills during a traffic stop on Interstate 80 in Seward County.

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SECURE Status Lifted at SBPS

Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 5:48 PM CDT

By Angel Alvarez

Two reports suggested that one of the males may be armed with a handgun, officers search the area for more than two hours and none of the individuals contacted were found to be in possession of firearms.

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Nebraska Department of Agriculture reports two additional cases of bird flu

Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 5:37 PM CDT

By 10/11 NOW

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture in conjunction with the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced two confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza.

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National cheese recall causes retailers to pull certain cheese boards, brie and baskets

Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 5:33 PM CDT

By 10/11 NOW

Hy-Vee is voluntarily recalling eight products, that include cheese, after being notified that some cheese products may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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