Lauren Weidenhamer
Anchor/Reporter
Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Lauren Weidenhamer joined the NBC Nebraska Scottsbluff team in August 2023 as an anchor/reporter.
She is originally from Cherryville, North Carolina. Lauren graduated from Cleveland Community College in Shelby, North Carolina in May 2023 with a degree in Broadcast Production and Technology.
This is Lauren's first anchoring and reporting job. In her spare time, Lauren loves to play the guitar and read mystery novels and books. Lauren loves being involved with the community, so if you have any story ideas she would love to hear them! You can contact her by email at lauren.weidenhamer@nbcneb.com.
A man died while in custody at the Scotts Bluff County Detention Center on Friday.
A Chadron State College alumni is reflecting on her experience after participating in the Mrs. America pageant in August.
The superintendent of the Scotts Bluff Monument and Agate Fossil Beds announced he is retiring at the end of the year.
Local law enforcement will be holding its annual Shop with a Cop on Dec. 2.
The Panhandle Public Health District (PPHD) is starting virtual suicide loss support groups via Zoom for people ages 19 and older.
Gering Merchants host Christmas parade and Santa's Village in Gering this week.
Scottsbluff Police Department gets awarded grant.
Scottsbluff Family YMCA holds Turkey Trot while working with Riverstone Bank this Saturday.
Deer hunting season comes to Nebraska National Forests & Grasslands.
Regional West on Nov. 1 transferred their Home Care and Hospice Services to Vetter Senior Living.
Amanda Gehrt joined the Nebraska National Forests & Grasslands leadership team last week as the new deputy forest supervisor.
The Knights of Columbus in Scottsbluff holds monthly breakfast buffet.
An annual fundraiser is held at West Nebraska Arts Center.
The Wyo-Braska Metaphysical Fair comes to Gering this weekend at the Gering Civic Center.
A total of eight townhouse units were built on Circle Drive and are currently up for sale.
To celebrate its 10-year anniversary, the Legacy of the Plains Museum is hosting a free day on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entry will be free to the public.
Every year, the Lied Scottsbluff Public Library puts on the annual book sale held by the Friends of Lied.
The Riverside Discovery Center announced on Tuesday that one of its animals has died.
Local law enforcement are focusing on teen driver safety during National Teen Driver Safety Week.
A community-wide emergency response simulation will be held on Tuesday.
The Legacy of the Plains Museum is holding a monthly program.
The city of Gering is holding an event on Saturday to celebrate the solar eclipse that will be taking place.
Firefighters go to story time at Gering Library this week.
A vintage fair came back to Torrington on Friday for its ninth time.
The Nebraska State Patrol is holding a fundraiser for breast cancer awareness.
The Adams Family Pumpkin Patch is holding a fire prevention event for Fire Prevention Week on Sunday.
The 18th Street Farmers Market is coming to an end this weekend.
Lincoln Elementary School and the YMCA partnered with the We Care for Kids initiative.
The Midwest Theater is holding an event to celebrate National Silent Movie Day this Friday at 7 p.m.
The Adams Family Pumpkin Patch is having an event this weekend for two days.
The Gering Garden Center is holding a month-long event starting on Thursday at 4 p.m. called Fall Festival Evening Glow.
The free presentation will begin at 2 pm. and is open to the public.
The Nebraska Department of Insurance Health Division held a roadshow about health insurance in Gering.
The 2023 High Plains Mini-Con is returning this Saturday to the Monumental Mall in Scottsbluff.
The Midwest Theater is holding a starting performance for their performing arts season this Tuesday September 12th.
The city of Gering will be temporarily closing a few roads for the National Cycling event they are hosting this weekend.
Emerson Avenue, from 21st Street to 25th Street, will be closed for electrical repairs on Wednesday due to pole damage from a car accident.
Two Scottsbluff business are holding a family event at Pioneer Park in Scottsbluff on Tuesday.
Ace Hardware in Gering is holding a event called Flavor Fest to help educate the community on proper grill usage and maintenance.
The Labor Day holiday leads to an increase in police patrols to enforce safety.
The intersection of 14th and Bonanza Streets will be temporarily closed.
Staff members gave out free meals to anyone who came.
A greenhouse sponsored by Platte Valley Bank was stated to be built at Gering High School.
A motor company will be holding a mud racing and bogging event in Torrington, Wyoming on Saturday.
Golden Ticket Cinemas Reel Lux 6 is hosting a National Cinema Day event at its theater on Sunday.
M.J.'s Cutz and the Bard's Den-Books & Beyond host craft fair on Saturday, Aug. 19, at 8 am to 2 pm.
