The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy has sent invitations to schools across the state, seeking students’ entries for the 2026 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste
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UWWN Accepting Applications for Grants
United Way of Western Nebraska is excited to announce that grant applications are currently being accepted from 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations for 2025-2027 United Way
Hemingford Community Profiles Series: Dr. Travis Miller
Walking into Hemingford Public Schools Red Zone, the commons area connecting the high school and elementary school, on any given morning, you will see
Prescribed Fire Planned at Fort Robinson
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is planning a 600-acre prescribed burn at Fort Robinson State Park that, if weather conditions permit, could happen
APHIS Identifies Third HPAI Spillover in Dairy Cattle
On February 13, 2025, the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) confirmed by whole genome sequence a
Childers Wins State Championship
In state wrestling action in Omaha this past weekend, Coy Childers was declared the state champion after beating out the competition in the 113
Join the Fight Cash Raffle Winners Include Goulds, Korber, Andrew
For the past two years, the Box Butte Health Foundation has hosted a cash raffle to benefit local cancer financial assistance program, Jane’s Closet.
Tax Program Returns to Alliance after 14 Years
A program that offers free tax preparation service has returned to Alliance after a 14-year pause. The Tax Aid Program, which is offered through
Youth Gain New Opportunity to Volunteer in Box Butte County
A new youth volunteer program is giving young people in Box Butte County and other surrounding communities a new avenue to volunteer their time
Blast from the Past February 26, 2025
130 Years Ago March 1, 1895 Drayman Harve Watson had the end of his thumb bitten off in one of the saloons one night