By Jack Arterburn Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Educator for the Northern Panhandle Branding is the social event of the spring signaling the end of
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BBGH Further Restricts Visitations
Box Butte General Hospital has further restricted the visitation policy effective Monday, April 6. Box Butte General Hospital will no longer allow visitors in
United Way COVID-19 Community Compassion Fund Applications Available
Applications for United Way of Western Nebraska’s COVID-19 Community Compassion Fund are now available on the United Way of Western Nebraska website at unitedwayofwesternebraska.com.
Initial Unemployment Insurance Claims Top 24,500
The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) announced today that 24,527 new unemployment insurance claims were filed during the week ending March 28, 2020. This
COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in Scotts Bluff, Kimball Counties
Health officials have confirmed the presence of COVID-19 in the Panhandle, announcing cases in Scotts Bluff and Kimball Counties. The first case was announced
One Sent to BBGH Following Accident
One person was sent to the hospital to be treated for injuries following a two-vehicle accident on March 27. According to Chief of Police
Early Voting Ballot Applications to Arrive by Mail
Due to recent concerns regarding COVID-19 virus, the Secretary of State’s office realizes that there may be voters who will not want to vote
Commissioners Suspend Access to County Facilities
At a special meeting on March 26, the Box Butte County Commissioners took action to suspend public access to all Box Butte County Facilities
Hemingford Suspending Non-Essential Services
To assist in limiting the spread of COVID-19 the Village of Hemingford will be suspending non-essential services beginning Monday March 30, 2020 until further
Commissioners Approve Gun Resolution
Two weeks after people filled the Box Butte County District Courtroom during a regular commissioners meeting to voice their concerns over Legislative Bill 58,