The U.S. National Hot Air Balloon Championships were cancelled again due to weather, coinciding with a partial solar eclipse today.

Two separate crashes sent three people to Regional West Medical Center, while officials warned of rising overnight youth crime and urged parental vigilance.

Old West Balloon Fest, two missing girls and other scanner traffic over the weekend.

Drowning at Lake McConaughy, a missing dog and an assault arrest.

The Alliance Police seek public assistance locating missing 17-year-old Laila Boerschig last seen on August 5th.

Officers relocated a non-dangerous snake in Torrington while addressing wildlife issues due to extreme heat; arrests followed a traffic stop in Chadron.

The Scottsbluff County Fair concluded, with Kimball and Box Butte County Fairs starting soon, amid extreme heat and train delays.

A juvenile stole a car, evaded police, and was eventually apprehended after driving over tire deflation devices. Multiple charges resulted.

Two elderly women were reported missing; one was found safe, while a 77-year-old woman from Kimball remains missing.