By Jeanne Yeoman Nebraska Extension Master Gardener. After a long summer, August can be tough for gardens and gardeners alike. Heat, pests, and even
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APD Investigates Domestic Homicide
By David Leavitt APD Chief At approximately 11:10 a.m. this morning, Alliance Public Safety Dispatchers received a 9-1-1 call reporting that a female had
APD Responds to Three Vehicle Crash
By David Leavitt APD Chief On Thursday, August 14th, at approximately 4:08 p.m., the Alliance Police Department received a 911 report of a motor
Box Butte County Prairie Dog Advisory Board Report
The Prairie Dog Advisory Board met July 23, 2025, at the Box Butte County Court House, in the county commissioner’s room at 4:00 PM.
Chief Leavitt Announces State Reaccreditation of the Alliance Police Department
Following a detailed audit by the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, the Alliance Police Department is proud to announce that we
National Night Out Brings Families, First Responders Together
A fun night for those in attendance offered community members a chance to gather with law enforcement officers and firefighters to learn about how
BBGH Updates Patient Payment Policy with Expanded Financial Assistance Options
Box Butte General Hospital is committed to ensuring accessible and compassionate care for every patient. As part of our ongoing efforts to improve the
Nebraska Brand Committee Increases Fees
At its meeting in June, the Nebraska Brand Committee voted to increase some of the fees it charges for brand-related services. The fees being
Nebraska’s Longest-Running Summer Stock Theater Still Entertaining Sold-out Crowds in the ‘Cowboy Capital’
By Leo Adam Biga Flatwater Free Press An armed cowboy with too much to drink staggers from the saloon with a girl on each
Smith Launches Modern Agriculture Caucus, Announces Vice Chairs
Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), along with Reps. Frank Lucas (R-OK), Brad Finstad (R-MN), Erin Houchin (R-IN), Vince Fong (R-CA), Tracey Mann (R-KS), and Rob