The dry bean harvest is underway across the Panhandle. At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff, Carlos Urrea,
Month: October 2023
Sioux County Horse Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture has received a report of a horse in the Panhandle that has contracted West Nile virus (WNV). The horse
Harvest, Irrigation Outlook for Fall
Harvest in the Panhandle is progressing well, although some crops are behind in harvest. Winter wheat for the 2024 growing season has been planted
P.E.O. Chapter HI Takes Second Place at Keep Nebraska Beautiful Awards
Keep Nebraska Beautiful presented Philanthropic Education Organization, P.E.O. Chapter HI with its second place for Civic / Non-Profit Organization Award. This award is open
Governor Pillen Announces Change to Bolster Medicaid Coverage
Governor Jim Pillen announced the extension of Nebraska Medicaid postpartum coverage from 60 days to 12 months beginning January 1, 2024. This announcement comes
BBGH Recognizes Physical Therapy Month
This PT Month, Box Butte General Hospital (BBGH) wants to recognize the work the physical therapy team does outside their everyday work inside the
Troopers Make Arrests After Pursuits on Opposite Ends of Nebraska
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested four people following multiple pursuits recently. At approximately 5:00 p.m. CT Friday, NSP was notified that a
Blast from the Past October 18, 2023
130 Years Ago October 20, 1893 A Plattsmouth sportsman arriving in this city last Monday morning evidently wished to sustain or establish a reputation
Banner County Receives FFA Foundation Grant
Thirty-four Nebraska FFA chapters, agricultural classrooms or FFA members were awarded funds through the Nebraska FFA Foundation grant program with nearly $97,000 awarded in
Say Boo to the Flu, RSV, and COVID Too!
Respiratory season is here, so let’s say Boo to the Flu, RSV, and COVID Too! Viruses spread easily during the winter and can be