Casey Wonnenberg

2 days ago | sandhills.newschannelnebraska.com | Casey Wonnenberg

CHADRON, Neb. - A 29-year-old Chadron rancher is facing 57 felony charges after authorities discovered dozens of dead cattle and a dead puppy on his property. Dillon McGannon appeared in court Wednesday, June 25 following his May 28 arrest. According to court documents, McGannon allegedly killed a woman’s red heeler puppy and sent her threatening messages, including a photo of the puppy that appeared to have been shot.

4 days ago | sandhills.newschannelnebraska.com | Casey Wonnenberg

GORDON, Neb. - A dusty building at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds in Gordon may soon become the center of celebration and economic growth in the area. Known locally as “the dance hall,” the aging structure is set for a major renovation. Spearheaded by community member Valerie Beel, the project aims to transform the space into a full-fledged events center that can host everything from proms and wedding receptions to concerts and business gatherings.

4 days ago | sandhills.newschannelnebraska.com | Casey Wonnenberg

VALENTINE, Neb. - A key update in the investigation of a controversial proposed wind farm near Kilgore is expected Tuesday during the Cherry County Board of Commissioners meeting. Zoning Administrator Jane Stolzenburg has been reviewing a formal complaint against Sandhills Energy, the developers behind the BSH Kilgore wind project. She’s scheduled to present her findings at 1:45 p.m. at the Cherry County Courthouse.

1 week ago | sandhills.newschannelnebraska.com | Casey Wonnenberg

WOUNDED KNEE, S.D. - An 18-year-old from Wounded Knee is facing a federal charge of Assault with Intent to Commit Murder after allegedly stabbing a visitor at the Wounded Knee Memorial Site on the Pine Ridge Reservation. According to federal prosecutors, Raymond Eagle Hawk Jr. was intoxicated and panhandling in the cemetery parking lot on June 12 when he approached a 71-year-old Texas man and his wife, who had traveled to South Dakota to visit the historic site.

1 week ago | sandhills.newschannelnebraska.com | Casey Wonnenberg

VALENTINE, Neb. - An Alamogordo, New Mexico man has been sentenced to 14 to 24 years in the Nebraska State Penitentiary after authorities found six pounds, or three kilograms, of methamphetamine inside his vehicle along Highway 20 in Cherry County. David Lopez, 35 years old, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, a Class II felony. Another charge, no drug tax stamp, was dropped.