A Panhandle mosquito trap site has recently collected mosquitoes positive for West Nile virus. These are the first confirmed positives for the season in
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Vera Chavez Named Recruit in NSP 68th Basic Recruit Camp
The next class of Nebraska State Patrol troopers has started their training at the NSP Training Academy. The recruits of Camp 68 will train
Cox Takes First, Fourth at FBLA National Conference
University of Nebraska at Kearney students won 10 awards at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate National Leadership Conference. Hosted June 22-25
BBGH Reminds People of the Dangers of a Hot Vehicle
The following information was taken from the National Safety Council website. July is National Heatstroke Prevention Month, and Box Butte General Hospital is asking
Newblom Foundation Awards Grants, Scholarships
Wally A. Seiler has announced the recent awarding of grants and scholarships totaling $8,900 by the Darold A. Newblom Foundation to three organizations and
Dr. Forney Retires After Almost 50 Years of Service
There aren’t many people who have remained as dedicated to providing the greatest possible care to Box Butte County for as long as Bruce
Sandhills Cattle Association Hosts Annual Convention, Banquet
For 83 years, the Sandhills Cattle Association has been holding its Annual Membership Meeting, but over the years, we’ve added a trade show, cattle
BBDC Hosts Lunch and Learn on Marketing
Contributed by BBDC The Box Butte Development Corporation hosted its first Marketing Lunch & Learn on June 29th at the BBDC office. Rural Fellow
‘As the Days Pass’ on Display at Carnegie
Announcing the arrival of As the Days Pass by Sydnie Waldron. Carnegie is thrilled to have our own Sydnie Waldron exhibiting her works here
Slow Down: Speeding Catches Up With You
By Philip Eckerberg SPD Sergeant SCOTTSBLUFF — Speeding is a dangerous and aggressive behavior that accounts for more than one-quarter of all traffic-related fatalities