Photos: Sidney Oktoberfest welcomes crowds for weekend celebration

Oktoberfest is officially open in Sidney! Find the full schedule of events and entertainment lineup now at sidneyoktoberfest.org.

October 3, 2025Updated: October 3, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Photos: Sidney Oktoberfest welcomes crowds for weekend celebration

Regional

Scooter crash serves as stark reminder for helmet safety

Scooter crash serves as stark reminder for helmet safety

Faith Health Advanced Wound Center earns national honors

Faith Health Advanced Wound Center earns national honors

Trail connecting Fremont and Hooper officially opens

Trail connecting Fremont and Hooper officially opens

Nebraska reports first human case of West Nile virus this season

Nebraska reports first human case of West Nile virus this season

State

Federal judge rules Nebraska can’t restrict SNAP purchases of soda and energy drinks

Buffalo County Sheriff's Office searching for wanted man

Sidney student advances to Nebraska Civics Bee state competition

Sidney City Council modifies 2026 fireworks ‘season’

4-H nationals bring thousands to Grand Island

Scooter crash serves as stark reminder for helmet safety

Sports

4-H nationals bring thousands to Grand Island

Oklahoma dominates UNC, wins first College World Series since 1994

Hundreds of hoopers compete at growing UNK basketball camp

UNC takes game two of CWS finals, forces winner-take-all Monday night

Behind two homers from LeChance, Oklahoma takes game one of MCWS final

Hundreds of wrestlers pack downtown Grand Island for Friday Night Lights event

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities