Two wildfires burning in the region have consumed a cumulative 8,234 acres, leading Governor Pete Ricketts to issue an emergency declaration on Sept. 17.
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Dry Edible Bean Harvest Underway in the Panhandle
By Gary Stone Nebraska Extension Water & Integrated Cropping Systems Educator This season’s dry edible bean harvest is underway in the tri-state region of
Bingham Apprehended in Scottsbluff
A woman with ties to Box Butte County was apprehended in Scottsbluff after escaping from the Community Corrections Center in Lincoln in July. Ruby
Data Show ‘Poor Outcomes’ for Unvaccinated
COVID is continuing to spread throughout the state, especially among unvaccinated individuals according to data released by COVID-19 Unified Command. According to a press
Lake Mac Spots Still Available; Reservations Required
There’s still plenty of camping spots available — even over Labor Day weekend — at Lake McConaughy and Lake Ogallala state recreation areas. Campers
Alliance, Hemingford Assist with 118 Fire
A blaze consumed approximately 6,000 acres in Morrill County, requiring the efforts of 91 firefighters from 16 Fire Departments to contain the fire. According
Alliance Woman Injured in Scottsbluff Accident
An Alliance woman and two juveniles were transported to the hospital to be treated for injuries following an accident on Saturday in Scottsbluff. According
UNK Pride of the Plains Marching Band Opens Season
The University of Nebraska at Kearney Pride of the Plains Marching Band has announced its season schedule, which begins with the Sept. 2 home
Smith Hopes to Focus on Economy
Congressman Adrian Smith recently visited the Alliance Times-Herald to provide an update about Congress and what he intends to focus on in the session
Subject Located, Chadron Homicide Investigation Ongoing
Law enforcement authorities have located a person sought for questioning in connection with a homicide that occurred overnight in Chadron. The Nebraska State Patrol