Pheasants Forever will be hosting a basic prescribed fire workshop at the North Platte Natural Resource District Office in Scottsbluff on Tuesday, January 20th
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Gov. Pillen Presents Annual State Threat Assessment
Against the backdrop of a KC-135 Stratotanker and an audience that included members of the Nebraska National Guard and the Committee on Pacific Conflict,
HVFD Receives $15,000 Grant, Purchases Defibrillators
The Hemingford Volunteer Fire Department has purchased some new, life-saving equipment, after they received a $15,000 grant from Farm Credit Services. Barb Keegan, EMS
Hospital Board Highlights Quality Progress and Facility Enhancements
Box Butte General Hospital (BBGH) Board of Trustees met on Monday, December 22, 2025, in the Alliance Room. The hospital’s Board recognized staff achievements
Election Year Kicks off with Several Filings
With the filing period now open, several people have announced their candidacy for local office, kicking off the 2026 election. As of Monday afternoon,
Governor Pillen Appoints Alliance Man to Commission
Governor Jim Pillen announced appointments made to boards and commissions from July 1, 2025 through November 30, 2025. Among those he appointed to the
Darold A. Newblom Foundation Accepting Applications for Grants, Scholarships
Wally A. Seiler has announced that the Darold A. Newblom Foundation is now accepting applications for grants and scholarships which will be awarded by
Blast From The Past January 7, 2026
130 Years Ago January 10, 1896 Mrs. F. W. Lester has been out of town for a few days. 125 Years Ago January 11,
Rusty Mailboxes
I’m a fan of history. I think that it is important to know the history of our country, and the history of an area
Navigating Farm Succession Without a Family Heir: Selling Assets During Life
By Jessica Groskopf Nebraska Extension Ag Economist In my work with agricultural families, I’m seeing a growing and difficult reality: many farms and ranches