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1 week ago | 
sandhills.newschannelnebraska.com | Casey Wonnenberg
ROSEBUD, S.D. - The Rosebud Sioux Tribe announced administrative leave for all tribal employees on Tuesday following the death of Tribe Vice President Lisa White Pipe’s daughter, Tehjalyn White Pipe. All tribal offices will be closed for the day. As News Channel Nebraska reported earlier this week, one teen died and another sustained life-threatening injuries during a crash Sunday near Gregory, South Dakota. Tribe Vice President Lisa White Pipe’s daughter, Tehjalyn White Pipe, died in the crash.
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1 week ago | 
sandhills.newschannelnebraska.com | Casey Wonnenberg
SPRINGVIEW, Neb. - The Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District board has voted to send a letter of intent supporting potential upgrades to the Cub Creek recreation area west of Springview. General Manager Mike Murphy said proposed updates may include improved boat ramp access and enhanced handicap accessibility. “They’re excited to see something done in and around Springview. They appreciate us being more active because they don’t have a big budget for it,” said Murphy.
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1 week ago | 
sandhills.newschannelnebraska.com | Casey Wonnenberg
AINSWORTH, Neb. - The Ainsworth field office of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is currently operating without any permanent federal employees, following federal-level cuts and policies. President Donald Trump ordered a 90-day government-wide hiring freeze on his first day in office. In addition, the Ainsworth office offboarded a contract employee due to contract cancellation at the national level.
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1 week ago | 
sandhills.newschannelnebraska.com | Casey Wonnenberg
NewsPINE RIDGE, S.D. - A 31-year-old Pine Ridge man has been found guilty of assault with a dangerous weapon following a two-day jury trial in federal court in Rapid City. Prosecutors say Frank Long Black Cat repeatedly stabbed another person with a knife on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. The charge carries a maximum sentence of ten years in federal prison, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release. Long Black Cat is scheduled to be sentenced on July 14, 2025.
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1 week ago | 
sandhills.newschannelnebraska.com | Casey Wonnenberg
GOTHENBURG, Neb. - Five juveniles who were reported missing from a juvenile facility in Wyoming were arrested early Sunday morning after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase through central Nebraska, according to the Nebraska State Patrol. Authorities say they were first alerted that the teens were traveling east through Nebraska in a stolen vehicle.
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1 week ago | 
sandhills.newschannelnebraska.com | Casey Wonnenberg
GREGORY, S.D. - A 15-year-old girl was killed and another suffered life-threatening injuries in a single-vehicle crash west of Gregory on Sunday morning. According to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety, the crash happened on April 13 at 10:13 a.m. along U.S. Highway 18, about four miles west of town. Authorities say the injured teen, who was driving a 2001 Chevrolet Blazer, veered onto the shoulder, which was under construction.
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1 week ago | 
sandhills.newschannelnebraska.com | Casey Wonnenberg
HYANNIS, Neb. - Earlier this week News Channel Nebraska reported that one of Nebraska’s most storied and multigenerational ranches is now up for sale. The Metzger Ranch — also known as the Abbott Ranch — spans 55,136 acres in the heart of the Sandhills in Cherry County and is listed for $50 million.
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2 weeks ago | 
sandhills.newschannelnebraska.com | Casey Wonnenberg
VALENTINE, Neb. - The Valentine City Council has approved $38,000 in funding over the next two years to the public transit service Open Plains Transit (OPT). The council had previously approved $47,448 contingent on matches from the Cherry County Commission and Cherry County Hospital. However, the commission didn’t approve the funding request citing concerns over financial transparency and service stability.
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2 weeks ago | 
sandhills.newschannelnebraska.com | Casey Wonnenberg
VALENTINE, Neb. - Valentine residents will no longer be allowed to light fireworks year-round without a permit, following a city council vote Thursday night. The new ordinance limits fireworks use to periods when sales are legally allowed—around the Fourth of July and New Year’s—unless a special permit is obtained through the City Office. Each household may apply for up to six permits per year. Violating the ordinance could result in a fine of up to $500.
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2 weeks ago | 
sandhills.newschannelnebraska.com | Casey Wonnenberg
VALENTINE, Neb. - During Wednesday night’s meeting, the Valentine School Board accepted the resignations of three certified staff members and one non-certified employee who’s made a lasting impact on the district. “Usually we don’t vote on non-certified staff resignations, but we want to honor everything she’s done,” said Superintendent Mike Halley, referring to longtime employee Kim Jeffers. Halley says Jeffers has worked for the district for 22 years.
