On Monday, the Panhandle saw a milestone in the battle against the spread of COVID-19 as 16,866 Panhandle Residents have received the COVID-19 vaccine.
Regional News
Heartland Expressway Project to Start Soon
Another leg of the Heartland Expressway is set to be transformed into a four lane divided highway beginning at the L62-A junction and terminating
Scottsbluff Retiree Sees Benefit of COVID Vaccine
By JESSICA DAVIES Panhandle Public Health District Scottsbluff resident Linda Redfern was excited to get her first COVID shot earlier this week through Regional
Rainbow Trout Stockings to Enhance Fishing Opportunities
Rainbow trout are being stocked in city ponds and lakes across the state in March to enhance fishing opportunities this spring, especially in urban
Game and Parks Urges Public to Check Aquariums for Invasive Zebra Mussels
After a recent discovery of invasive zebra mussels within Marimo or “moss” balls used in aquarium tanks, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is
Pond Owners Should be Wary of Possible Winterkill
Private pond owners should be wary of fish possibly succumbing to winterkill. Excessive snow, especially in southeastern Nebraska, and thick ice from recent frigid
Smith Announces 2021 Congressional Art Competition
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) invites high school students from across Nebraska’s Third District to submit their artwork for the 2021 Congressional Art Competition by
Panhandle Sees Lowest Positivity Rate in Months
The Panhandle is showing signs of progress in limiting the spread of COVID-19 as the region saw the lowest positivity rate in months and
Infrastructure Upgrades Highlight Lake Minatare Projects
When camping season hits its stride, visitors to Lake Minatare State Recreation Area will enjoy many improvements that were made in 2020. At Lake
Longtime Sports Reporter Happy to Receive COVID Shot
Longtime Chadron resident and local and college sports reporter Con Marshall was happy to receive his first COVID shot in early February. “My wife