Sitting crouched on the floor, second graders pretended to be a kernel of corn, waiting to grow. With a spritz of water, Jana Schwartz,
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Nebraska Corn Farmers Poised to Plant 10.6 Million Acres in 2025
According to the March Prospective Plantings report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Nebraska corn farmers are expected to plant 10.6 million
Cameras and Cellular Technology: Checking Water from Afar
By Aaron Berger Nebraska Extension Livestock Systems Educator For cattle producers who rely on wells in pastures and rangelands, water checks are typically conducted
2025 Wheat Variety Tours Set for June
By Lana Koepke Johnson Agronomy and Horticulture The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Crop Performance Testing Program will launch its annual wheat variety tours in June,
The Anvil
Overall, spring can be fairly active when it comes to thunderstorm activity. Sometimes associated with these severe thunderstorms are what we call “anvil” clouds.
Alliance City Council Opts Not to Investigate Leaks, City Clerk Resigns
A leak within the City of Alliance spurred discussion among Alliance City Council Members at a special meeting last Monday evening, debating whether they
Hemingford School Bond Election Slated for Next Week
Ballots have been sent to citizens by mail for them to make their voices heard on the Hemingford School Bond issue, with a deadline
Police Respond to Incident Near Alliance Middle School
On 5/1/2025 at approximately 3:46 PM, the Alliance Police Department responded to a report of a juvenile possibly in possession of a firearm near
BBGH Announces New Chief Nursing Officer
Box Butte General Hospital is excited to announce, after nine years of providing great care in multiple roles, Erica Lauder, MSN, RN, CNOR has
Blast from the Past May 7, 2025
130 Years Ago May 10, 1895 Wednesday was hot. 125 Years Ago May 11, 1900 Alliance was in the hands of her stockmen friends