Local law enforcement agencies reported a possible scam in Box Butte County where individuals are allegedly confiscating firearms and other equipment. A press release
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People Under 65, Without Medical Conditions Asked to Wait for Vaccine
COVID-19 Unified Command officials expect to remain in vaccination phase 1b until May as Governor Pete Ricketts announced changes to the plan, noting that
Commissioners to Sponsor BBDC Grant Application for Chelsie Way
The Box Butte County Commissioners agreed to support a grant application for Box Butte Development Corporation that would allow for a road to be
Expanded Choice Gas Selection Period is March 18-April 22
The 2021 Choice Gas program selection period is set to run from March 18-April 22. The program allows natural gas customers to choose their
Applications Accepted for United Way Grants
United Way of Western Nebraska serving Box Butte and Dawes Counties is excited to announce that grant applications are currently being accepted from 501(c)(3)
Worthman Found Guilty
Judge Richard Birch issued a judgment in the cases against former Box Butte County Public Defender Jon Worthman on Friday, finding him guilty of
High Winds Set Record, Bring Damage
High speed winds on Jan. 13 and 14 set records for the city of Alliance and brought with them damage to several structures. According
Vaccine Allocation to Increase in Panhandle
Panhandle residents 65 and older, or persons with medical conditions are being encouraged to sign up to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as the Panhandle
Box Butte County Public Defender Resigns
Less than one year on the job, Box Butte County Public Defender Joel Burke submitted a letter of resignation on Jan. 11. The Box
RSVP Collects Food for Food Drive
RSVP is hosting their annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day food drive. The food drive will run through Friday, Jan. 22. In the past,