Hunter Arterburn

6 days ago | panhandle.newschannelnebraska.com | Hunter Arterburn

KIMBALL, Neb. – Kimball County Transit Service (KCTS) held an open house on Friday, April 18, to mark the conclusion of Nebraska Public Transit Week. The two-hour event featured contests, prizes—including heated jackets—and a complimentary hot dog lunch.? Transit Administrator Christy Warner expressed gratitude to vendors, riders and drivers, emphasizing the goal of the week: to encourage mobility and increase awareness of public transportation across the state.

2 weeks ago | panhandle.newschannelnebraska.com | Hunter Arterburn

SIDNEY, Neb. – One person was hospitalized and a neighbor was displaced after a fire broke out Wednesday evening at an apartment complex in Sidney. The Sidney Volunteer Fire Department and Sidney Police Department responded to the fire at Western Heritage on 11th Avenue around 7:21 p.m.According to an initial investigation, the fire began in the kitchen of one unit.

2 weeks ago | panhandle.newschannelnebraska.com | Hunter Arterburn

Max Buettenback went 3-for-3 with two doubles and three RBI, as Nebraska defeated No. 22 Kansas 7-5 at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence, Kan. Nebraska (15-18) scored seven runs on eight hits, while Kansas (27-7) recorded five runs, five hits and two errors. Buettenback led the Big Red at the plate with the three-hit effort, followed by Cayden Brumbaugh going 2-for-5 with a pair of RBI and a run scored.

1 month ago | panhandle.newschannelnebraska.com | Hunter Arterburn

SIDNEY, Neb. — One of Nebraska’s top high school football prospects is heading to the Big 12. Sidney High School junior linebacker and tight end Keian Kaiser announced his verbal commitment to Iowa State University on Tuesday night, declaring on social media, “I’m home!!!!! 1000% committed” after being offered a scholarship on Nov. 1, 2024. The 6-foot-3, 205-pound three-star prospect chose the Cyclones over offers from Wyoming and Lindenwood.

1 month ago | panhandle.newschannelnebraska.com | Hunter Arterburn

SIDNEY, Neb. — A small grass fire broke out Tuesday evening at County Road 6 and County Road 121 in rural Cheyenne County, prompting a swift response from the Sidney Volunteer Fire Department at 6:30 p.m.The fire, which burned roughly half an acre, was reportedly started by a mower and began moving toward an electric pole on the farm. Crews were able to extinguish the flames quickly before any structures were damaged.