At a press conference on Oct. 16, Governor Pete Ricketts announced changes to his DHM in response to the surge of coronavirus cases. “I
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School Board Approves ARC Proclamation
Representatives from the Alliance Recreation Center gathered at the Alliance School Board Meeting as board members approved a proclamation for the Lights on Afterschool
Council Agrees to Sell Former Bomgaars Building
The Alliance City Council took action at their meeting on Oct. 6 on a project years in the making, with two votes: to sell
School Board Hears Input from Citizens
At their meeting on Monday evening, the Alliance School Board Members heard input from several citizens, as well as Panhandle Public Health District Director
Council Proclaims Fire Prevention, Public Power Weeks
At their meeting on Oct. 6, the Alliance City Council issued two proclamations, declaring the week of Oct. 4-10 as Fire Prevention Week and
Chipperfields Receive Quilt of Valor
On Saturday, October 10, 2020, Sargent First Class, Edward Chipperfield and his son Gunners Mate Technician, Dwight Chipperfield, were presented with Quilts of Valor
NSEA President Urges Students, Teachers to Wear Masks
Nebraska State Education Association President Jenni Benson issued a letter to school districts throughout the state, sharing the NSEA’s expectation for students and staff
Box Butte County Moves into High Risk Category
Box Butte County is the first county in the Panhandle to move into the high-risk category for COVID-19 spread as the number of positive
Officers Describe Controlled Delivery on Worthman
As the bench trial of former Box Butte County Public Defender Jon Worthman continued, more details were revealed about the night of the controlled
Alliance Homecoming Parade
These are photos from the 2020 Alliance Homecoming Parade: