The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is opening parts of Box Butte Wildlife Management Area to firewood collection for those who obtain permission. Non-commercial
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Hastings College to Feature Two World Premieres, 119 High School Students at Annual Honor Festival
Hastings College will hold its 62nd Annual Honor Band and 54th Annual Honor Choir concert on Monday, January 19, at 5:30 p.m. at First
Alliance Police Department Report
December 19, 9:52 a.m.: Officers responded to a motor-vehicle accident. December 20, 11:00 a.m.: Officers conducted a traffic stop. December 21, 4:54 p.m.: Officers
Blast From The Past January 14, 2026
130 Years Ago January 17, 1896 Ye will be looked for at ye povertie partie which metes at ye M. E. meetin house next
HVFD Receives $15,000 Grant, Purchases Defibrillators
The Hemingford Volunteer Fire Department has purchased some new, life-saving equipment, after they received a $15,000 grant from Farm Credit Services. Barb Keegan, EMS
Hospital Board Highlights Quality Progress and Facility Enhancements
Box Butte General Hospital (BBGH) Board of Trustees met on Monday, December 22, 2025, in the Alliance Room. The hospital’s Board recognized staff achievements
Election Year Kicks off with Several Filings
With the filing period now open, several people have announced their candidacy for local office, kicking off the 2026 election. As of Monday afternoon,
Governor Pillen Appoints Alliance Man to Commission
Governor Jim Pillen announced appointments made to boards and commissions from July 1, 2025 through November 30, 2025. Among those he appointed to the
Darold A. Newblom Foundation Accepting Applications for Grants, Scholarships
Wally A. Seiler has announced that the Darold A. Newblom Foundation is now accepting applications for grants and scholarships which will be awarded by
Blast From The Past January 7, 2026
130 Years Ago January 10, 1896 Mrs. F. W. Lester has been out of town for a few days. 125 Years Ago January 11,