Nebraska wildlife officials say conditions in certain areas of the state are suitable for the spread of deadly viral diseases among big game populations.
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Troopers Uninjured After Patrol Units Struck on I-80
OGALLALA — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol were responding to an incident on Interstate 80 near Big Springs Saturday afternoon when three patrol
SPD Announces Results of Speed Enforcement
The Scottsbluff Police Department participated in a speed enforcement grant funded by the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office from June 9 to
Animals Testing Positive for Rabies in Nebraska
Nebraskans need to be aware of the risk of getting rabies from wild animals, especially bats. Nine animals have tested positive for rabies so
Northwest Nebraska Tourism Thriving
CHADRON – The tourism industry continues to be strong in Northwest Nebraska, posting its second largest year for the fiscal year that ended June
Forest Service Reminds Folks of Temporary Closure of Cliffs Road
CHADRON—National Forest Service Road (NFSR) 723, commonly referred to as the “Cliffs” Road, continues to be closed to through traffic as contractors work to
Regional West Community Health Immunization Clinic Transfers Services to PPHD
Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 5, Regional West Community Health’s Immunization Clinic will transfer immunization services to Panhandle Public Health District (PPHD). Regional West will continue
Panhandle Students’ Artwork to be Featured in Calendar
The artwork of 13 Nebraska students will be featured in the 2024 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It!” environmental calendar. The statewide contest is sponsored by
New Planetarium Reports Stellar First Year
CHADRON – During its first year of operation, the Dr. Lois Veath Planetarium in the Math Science Center of Innovative Learning (COIL) served 2,404
Thousands of Nebraskans Have Lost Medicaid Coverage for not Returning Paperwork on Time
By Dan Golden Flatwater Free Press Since April, nearly 17,000 Nebraskans have lost their health care coverage previously provided by the state’s Medicaid program.