Tasha Newton, is the daughter of Carl and Rhonda Smith formerly of Alliance, Nebraska and is also the granddaughter of Russel and the late
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Attorney General Thanks Legislature for Strengthening Protections for Vulnerable Nebraskans
In the concluding days of the 2024 Session, Attorney General Mike Hilgers thanks the sponsoring Senators and Legislature for strengthening protections for vulnerable Nebraskans
WNCC Announces Expansion of CDL Program
Western Nebraska Community College is thrilled to announce the launch of its expanded Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program in Sidney, beginning in Fall 2024.
Science Program Receives Scanning Electron Microscope
Chadron State College students and faculty will now benefit from a $120,000 Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). The Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) funded by Coronavirus
Blast from the Past May 1, 2024
130 Years Ago May 4, 1894 The Clifton hotel, John P. Hale proprietor, was opened for business May 1st. It is the building owned
Dodging Hail
We live in an area that is more prone to getting hail than just about anywhere else in the world. Areas just east of
Open Plains Transit Announces New Services
Nebraska Public Transit Week (NPTW), proclaimed as April 21-27, 2024, by Governor Jim Pillen, aims to highlight the pivotal role of public transit in
Gov. Pillen Delivers Sine Die Address, Promises Property Tax Special Session
Governor Jim Pillen expressed strong disappointment that state senators failed to pass LB388, which contained provisions aimed at providing property tax relief to Nebraskans.
UNMC, Regional West Health Services Sign Affiliation Agreement
University of Nebraska Medical Center Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Regional West Health Services CEO Mel McNea signed a master affiliation agreement March
PPHD Receives Funding from HUD for Increasing Lead Hazard Control
Panhandle Public Health District (PPHD) is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded grant funding to bolster local capacity for lead hazard reduction