U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director Kate Bolz today announced that USDA is expanding access to health care for more than
Regional News
On-Farm Research Projects Growing in the Panhandle of Nebraska
By Chabella Guzman Communications Specialist Nebraska Extension On-Farm Research is going on across the state, with hundreds of acres involved in projects. One of
Be Sure Routine Vaccines are at the Top of Your Back-to-School Checklist
Routine vaccines are a great tool to keep kids healthy, in schools, and ready to learn. August is National Immunization Awareness Month and a
Chadron Awarded LARM Armor Grant
The City of Chadron Police Department recently received a $700 LARM Armor grant to purchase body armor for one of the city’s police officers.
Nebraska School Leaders Gather in Kearney for Annual Conference
The Nebraska Council of School Administrators held Administrators’ Days in Kearney Thursday and Friday, July 27 and 28, drawing more than a thousand school
Volunteers & Friends of Regional West Awards Over $47,000 in Scholarships
SCOTTSBLUFF― The Volunteers & Friends of Regional West recently awarded $47,250 in scholarships to area students pursuing healthcare careers. Twenty-nine students received scholarships to
United Way Announces Grant Recipients
United Way of Western Nebraska is pleased to announce the 2023-2024 grant award recipients. Representatives from United Way Pacesetter Businesses and community volunteers reviewed
Public Dedication of Walk To The Rock Set for Saturday
BAYARD—The Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation (NSHSF) has announced that Walk To The Rock, the trails connecting the Ethel and Christopher J. Abbott Visitor
Forest Service Plans Temporary Road Closure
CHADRON—USDA Forest Service engineering professionals announced temporary road closure for NFSR, (National Forest System Road)- Nebraska National Forests & Grasslands (NNFG) 723, commonly referred
Coffee Ranches to Celebrate 150th Anniversary
The northwest Nebraska business owned by the same family the longest will be observing its 150th anniversary on Saturday, July 29. The Coffee Ranches