Wally A. Seiler has announced that the Darold A. Newblom Foundation is now accepting applications for grants and scholarships which will be awarded by
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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
Navigating Farm Succession Without a Family Heir: Seven Common Concerns
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
Gov. Pillen’s Historic Income Tax Cuts Effective in January
Governor Jim Pillen, a champion for lower taxes, is highlighting the historic income tax cuts set to take effect in January as part of
Attorney General Hilgers Secures Settlement with Menards
Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced a multistate settlement with Menard Inc. d/b/a Menards, the home improvement retail chain. The settlement resolves claims made in
Grant Program to Fund Research on State’s at-Risk Species
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is accepting applications for proposals to fund research on Nebraska’s at-risk species. Grant applications are due Jan. 30,
First-in-the-Nation Waiver Restricting Soda and Energy Drinks from SNAP Takes Effect January 1
In April 2025, Governor Jim Pillen signed a letter of intent seeking a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to remove soda
SPD Responds to Crash
By Stefan Yocum SPD At approximately 5:05 p.m. on December 24, 2025, officers with the Scottsbluff Police Department responded to a report of a