The Alliance Police Department is investigating the details of a murder/suicide that occurred in Alliance last Thursday morning. According to APD Chief David Leavitt,
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ESU 13 Awarded Up to $2.2 Million to Boost Literacy in the Panhandle
Educational Service Unit 13 (ESU 13) has been awarded $880,000 for the first two years of the Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) Grant. Additional
Chief Leavitt Announces APD Switch to New Radio System
By David Leavitt APD Chief Beginning last Tuesday at 4 p.m., the Alliance Police Department began using a new Motorola P25 Radio System. This
Hemingford Playground Project Update: A “Good Kind of Delay”
If you’ve been wondering when shouts of laughter and joyful play will be ringing out from our new playground—rest assured, they’re still coming! The
BBDC Welcomes New Executive Director Airada
The Box Butte Development Corporation (BBDC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Enedina “Dina” Airada as its new Executive Director. Dina brings a
Photo Gallery: Box Butte County Fair 2025
The following are photos were taken around the Box Butte County Fair by Steph’s Studio, Christine Melcher and Shaun Friedrichsen:
Little Things
By Jade Meinzer I’ve had nothing but time on my hands for the last few weeks as I have been recovering from my wreck.
Weed Scientist Recognized by Western Sugar Cooperative
By Chabella Guzman PREEC Communications Thinking outside of the box, Dr. Nevin Lawrence, Nebraska Extension Weed Management Specialist, has been able to find solutions
Nature’s Algorithm: Tiller Demography in Perennial Forage Grass, Explained
By Carolina Córdova Assistant Professor and Statewide Soil Health Specialist In the domain of biological organisms, the aging structure of grass tillers holds profound
Blast From The Past August 27, 2025
130 Years Ago August 30, 1895 We learn that the medicine man is intending to fold his tent and depart with his panacea to