Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Katie Thurber as commissioner for the Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL). Thurber has been serving in the
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Regional West is Prepared for Measles
As the United States and a neighboring county in Nebraska see cases of the measles virus, Regional West is taking precautions to help protect
Smith, Larson, Fischbach, Panetta Reintroduce Bill to Expand Access to Veterinarians in Rural Areas
Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE), John Larson (D-CT), Michelle Fischbach (R-MN), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) introduced the Rural Veterinary Workforce Act, legislation to help address
Regional West Trauma Services Earns Four-Year Reaccreditation as a Level II Trauma Center
Regional West recently earned reaccreditation as a Level II Trauma Center by the State of Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The
Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Office Responds to Injury Accident
By Mark Overman Scotts Bluff County Sheriff On June 17th, 2025, at approximately 2:47 a.m., emergency crews responded to injury accident several miles east
Valuation Protest Deadline on or before June 30, 2025
The Nebraska Department of Revenue, Property Assessment Division reminds property owners that valuation protests must be filed on or before Monday, June 30, 2025.
Trout in the Classroom Accepting Applications
Nebraska’s Trout in the Classroom program is accepting applications through August to join the program and earn a scholarship for the 2025-2026 school year.
Tips for Enjoying Water Safely this Summer
When summer temperatures rise, water recreation increases. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has the following tips to help those who enjoy the water
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By Jade Meinzer June is easily one of the busiest months of the year for me. Between coaching little kids’ baseball, getting cattle turned
Gov. Pillen Signs Last of Bills to Protect Children Online
A package of bills aimed at protecting kids, and introduced on behalf of Governor Jim Pillen, are now law. He signed the last of



