Western Nebraska Community College celebrated the grand opening of its new Health Sciences facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony on January 26, marking a
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First Pediatric Influenza Death Reported in Nebraska
The first pediatric influenza (flu)-related death in Nebraska has been reported to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for the 2025
Fischer, Hickenlooper, Bacon Reintroduce Bicameral, Bipartisan Foster Care Legislation
U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE) and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) and U.S. Representative Don Bacon (R-NE-02) this week reintroduced their bipartisan legislation to provide children
Follow Best Practices when Near Wild Birds
People enjoying the outdoors are encouraged to follow simple best practices as a strain of the highly pathogenic avian influenza, H5N1, circulates among birds
Game and Parks Suggests Tips for Safe Ice Fishing
Stay safe this winter while enjoying a day of ice fishing. Follow these tips from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for safety on
Continuous, General CRP Signups Announced
Agricultural producers and private landowners may sign up for the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program from Feb. 12-March 20, 2026, or the General CRP from
Scottsbluff Vehicle Pursuit
On 2/15/26 at approximately 00:48, Scottsbluff Police were dispatched to the 300 block of E 18th ST in reference to a stolen black 2016
Become a Certified Youth Fishing Instructor
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will certify Youth Fishing Instructors at five locations across the state this spring. These instructors, who will become
Farmers in Box Butte, Cherry, Dawes, Sheridan and Sioux Counties Receive $3.7 Million in Cash-Back Dividends from Farm Credit Services of America
Farmers and ranchers in Box Butte, Cherry, Dawes, Sheridan and Sioux counties will be receiving $3.7 million in cash-back dividends returned by Farm Credit
Gov. Pillen, Senators and Agency Leaders Part of Lexington Leaders Meeting & Big Mac Announcement
Accompanied by state senators Teresa Ibach and Paul Strommen, Governor Jim Pillen made stops in central and western Nebraska on Thursday. The trip was