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

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

Norfolk woman faces multiple felonies after allegedly stabbing door 25 times, cutting victim with knife

Norfolk woman faces multiple felonies after allegedly stabbing door 25 times, cutting victim with knife

Family mourns father who drowned at Fremont State Lakes

Family mourns father who drowned at Fremont State Lakes

State

Alliance man in custody following assault report

Clerk of the District Court Jamie Bright to be sworn in

Flash flood hits Morrill County

Additional EVACUATION Notices due to South Fork Fire northwest of Crawford

Water rescue from Highway 2 bridge

South Fork Fire grows to more than 28,000 acres, activity increases overnight

Sports

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists