On Saturday, June 10, 2023, 219 boys graduated from Cornhusker Boys State. This week-long program, held on University of Nebraska – Lincoln’s campus, is
Regional News
A Year Later Effects of Wildfire Still Felt on Rangelands
By Chabella Guzman Communications Specialist Almost a year after the Carter Canyon fire burned 15,630 acres of range, heavily timbered areas, and several buildings.
Kimball Veteran Who Died from War Wounds Now Being Recognized
By Rebecca Svec Flatwater Free Press Gary Barker seemed like one of the lucky ones. At 21, he survived a surprise attack by North
UNWNRD Announces Winners of 2023 Photo Contest
The Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District (UNWNRD) held the fourth annual Amateur Photo Contest, in search of natural resources related photos from residents
Student Wins Award for Water Research Presentation
CHADRON – In April, Chadron State College student Corey Griffin of Omaha won the Best Undergraduate Presentation in Geoscience at the Nebraska Academy of
Fischer Advances $25 Million for NE Agricultural Research Service Facility in Funding Bill in First Key Step
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that she secured $25,000,000 for the construction of a new Agricultural
PSWGA Competes at Morrill
The Panhandle Senior Women’s Golf Association (PSWGA) turned in a competitive outing at Rolling Green Golf Course in Morrill on Monday, June 19th. There
PPHD Encourages Firework Safety
Panhandle Public Health District encourages firework safety this 4th of July Summer is synonymous with barbecues, parades, and fireworks. The National Safety Council and
Bishop Graduates with NSP 67th Recruit Class
Twelve new Nebraska State Troopers are ready to hit the road in service to the people of Nebraska. Members of the Nebraska State Patrol’s
SPD Asking for Assistance in Death Investigation
The Scottsbluff Police Department was dispatched to Michael Street in Terrytown at approximately 1:55 a.m., June 17, 2023. The report indicated that a male