State Fire Marshal Doug Hohbein announced the hiring of Troy Shoemaker to fill the position of Assistant State Fire Marsal. This position is located
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A New Chapter for Central Park Playground
The City of Alliance is proud to celebrate the completion of the new Central Park Playground, a space designed to provide children and families
BB County Veterans Service Office Donation
A donation was made to the Box Butte County Veterans Service Office Hardship fund on 06/29/2026, from the Sons of the American Legion Post
Blast from the Past July 8, 2026
130 Years Ago July 10, 1896 Two of the small children of Gregory Zurn had a remarkable escape from serious injury last Friday evening.
College News
Nebraska Cooperative Council Education Foundation Awards Scholarships The Nebraska Cooperative Council Education Foundation (NCCEF) has awarded 11 scholarships totaling $36,500 for the 2026/27 academic
Early Weaning Strategies for Challenging Forage Conditions
By T.L. Meyer Beef Systems Extension Educator Karla Wilke Cow-Calf Stocker Management Specialist When grass is limited, early weaning may be a viable option
Fischer, Bennet Introduce Resolution Supporting Mental Health in Ag
U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) introduced a bipartisan resolution designating May 29, 2026, as Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day.
New World Screwworm Returns to North America: Implications for Nebraska Livestock Producers
The New World Screwworm (NWS), Cochliomyia hominivorax, is among the most destructive livestock pests ever encountered in the Western Hemisphere. Unlike most fly species
After Wildfire: Livestock Care, Documentation, and Recovery for Nebraska Cattle Operations
Recent wildfires in Nebraska have left many cattle operations facing urgent management decisions. Once humans are safe, producers should focus on three priorities: stabilizing
60-Year-Old Flood Control Dams Save Bayard During Severe June Storm
A severe rainstorm that dumped up to 8 inches of rain in small area of western Nebraska in early June put decades-old flood control