Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) is currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Youth Advisory Council. Third District students who are current high school sophomores, juniors,
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Master Gardener: Princess of India Nasturtium, Colorful and Delicious
By Laurie Zitterkopf Nebraska Extension Master Gardener July 17 – Herbs grown for their leaves, such as Princess of India Nasturtium, 2024 Special Garden
Scammers Targeting Nebraskans with Fraudulent Refunds
Individual Americans donated more than $326 billion in 2023, according to Giving USA’s Annual Report on Philanthropy. Unfortunately, scammers are exploiting this revenue stream
Box Butte County Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus
A Panhandle mosquito trap site in Box Butte County has recently collected mosquitoes positive for West Nile virus. These are the first confirmed positives
Regional West Encourages Skin Cancer Prevention During Ultraviolet Safety Awareness Month
Regional West has joined the annual “Your Skin Needs You” campaign, a statewide effort organized by the Nebraska Cancer Coalition (NC2) to raise awareness
UNL Survey Finds Nebraska Ag Land Values up Five Percent
For the fifth consecutive year, the average all-land value of agricultural land in Nebraska increased, reaching $4,015 per acre in the 12-month period ending
PASSED: Fischer, Bennet Resolution Promoting Mental Health in Ag Industry and Workforce
The Senate unanimously approved U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Michael Bennet’s (D-Colo.), bipartisan resolution designating May 29th as “Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture
Blast from the Past July 17, 2024
130 Years Ago July 20, 1894 The organization of the fire department was effected in the council chamber on Saturday night with the election
Alliance Weather Report July 17, 2024
Weather Last Week July 8: 41/85/0” July 9: 49/91/0” July 10: 45/91/0” July 11: 56/97/0.11” July 12: 61/97/0” July 13: 63/97/0” July 14: 61/96/0”
Class of 1962 Reunites
The AHS Class of 1962 recently gathered in Alliance to reunite. Pictured are: Front row: Mary Jo Farrington, Shirley (Kohler) Hanoch, Judy Sutton, Jelinda






