The first West Nile virus (WNV) death for the 2023 season has been confirmed this week in the Panhandle region. Panhandle Public Health District
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DEA Encourages Back to School Drug Awareness, Education
Students across the Midwest are returning to school and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division is reminding families to make time for honest
Gov. Pillen Joins NDCS Dir. Jeffreys in Announcing New Prison Location
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen recently joined Director of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) Rob Jeffreys in announcing the location of the state’s
Pedestrian Safety Lowest in Years
Every day, 20 people walk outside and are struck and killed by a moving vehicle. U.S. pedestrian deaths have now reached a 40-year high,
Motorcycle vs. Car Crash Results in Fatality
On Aug. 19 at approximately 9:42 p.m, Scottsbluff Police were dispatched to a motorcycle accident at the intersection of 23rd ST and Broadway. The
Commissioners Approve Fee Increase for State Park Entry Permits
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved fee increases for its state park entry permits at its meeting Aug. 4 in Valentine. The fee
City of Scottsbluff Recognized for 20-Years with LARM
The City of Scottsbluff was recently presented with a plaque honoring the community for its 20-year membership with the League Association of Risk Management
PSWGA Competes in Bridgeport
The Panhandle Senior Women met up August 7th at Court House & Jail Rock Golf Course in Bridgeport for a beautiful day of golf.
USDA Accepts Nearly 2.7 Million Acres in Grassland CRP Signup
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting offers for nearly 2.7 million acres from agricultural producers and private landowners through this year’s Conservation
Scottsbluff Police Department Recognized for Excellence in Training Management
Scottsbluff Police Department announced that it has been recognized for excellence in training management in 2022 by Lexipol, the nation’s leading provider of policy,