Nebraska’s minimum wage will increase to $13.50 per hour effective January 1, 2025. In accordance with an initiative passed by voters in November of
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Five Receive Quilts of Valor
Five veterans were honored and wrapped with Quilts of Valor in a ceremony Thurs, November 27, 2024 at the VFW club lead by Kathy
Several Graduate from UNK
Graduate and undergraduate degrees will be conferred for 391 winter graduates at University of Nebraska at Kearney commencement exercises 10 a.m. Friday (Dec. 20)
City of Alliance Briefs December 18, 2024
Scam Phone Calls Regarding Utility Accounts The City of Alliance has been notified of utility customers receiving phones regarding their utility accounts and threats
Attorney General’s Office Announces Two Settlements in Multistate Litigation
The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office announced that it has joined settlements with Defendants Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex to resolve allegations that both companies engaged
Expanded Mountain Lion Season to Kick off in 2025
Nebraska’s mountain lion country will ring in the new year with the busiest hunting season to date for the species, including the first regulated
Increase in Respiratory Illnesses During Cold and Flu Season: BBGH Offers Tips to Stay Healthy
As the cold and flu season continues, Box Butte General Hospital physicians are warning of a significant rise in respiratory illnesses, including COVID, influenza,
Shortest Day of the Year
A question that I get quite a few times is about winter temperatures. The question goes: Why isn’t the shortest day of the year
Mischnick Recognized for Service on Alliance City Council
Former City Council Member Brian Mischnick was recognized at the Dec. 3 meeting of the Alliance City Council for his years of service to
City Council Swears in Members, Elects Mayor, Vice Mayor
The Alliance City Council took action at their Dec. 3 meeting after swearing in its newly-elected members to reorganize, selecting a mayor and vice