The Box Butte Development Corporation (BBDC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Enedina “Dina” Airada as its new Executive Director. Dina brings a
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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
Gov. Pillen Hosts ‘Growing Nebraska’ Summit, Inaugural Youth Summit in Kearney
Governor Jim Pillen welcomed more than 900 participants to Kearney for the 2025 Governor’s Summit: Growing Nebraska and the first-ever Governor’s Youth Summit. The
Gov. Pillen Partners With President Trump, DHS, ICE On National Security Efforts
Governor Jim Pillen announced three state-federal partnerships to support President Donald Trump’s efforts to promote homeland security and protect Americans from criminal, illegal aliens
Avocet WMA Boat Ramp to Open, Frye to Close
A new boat ramp is about to open at one Sandhills lake near Hyannis, while another one will be temporarily closed. Construction workers are
Lake Ogallala Trout Fishery Full of Potential
It’s coming up on two years since the renovation of Lake Ogallala, and creel surveys are showing a trout fishery full of potential. The