A more contagious and severe strain of the COVID-19 virus has been identified in the Panhandle, leading officials to urge people to take steps
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Unattended Death in Dawes County Under Investigation
An unattended death is under investigation in Dawes County after officials were called to an apartment in Chadron in which 27-year-old Dylan Shoemaker was
Extension Offering Free Suicide Prevention Training
An upcoming online training will teach participants how to recognize and respond to potential signs of crisis and suicidal behavior. Life can be stressful
Hunt Turkeys Safely This Spring
Spring turkey hunters are eager to get back in the woods each year. They should not be so eager they overlook safety, though. “Hunting
Survey Seeks Input on State Park Areas
Nebraska state park visitors will get a chance to share their experiences this spring and summer. Crews will be in parks conducting surveys every
Worthman Sentenced to Prison, Denied New Trial
On Friday morning, former Box Butte County Public Defender Jon Worthman was sentenced in a case where he was found guilty of possession of
Vaccinations Against COVID-19 Continue to Rise
As more people become more eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine the number of people who received it reached another milestone as nearly one-third
Crash Claims Life of Chadron Man
An early-morning crash in Buffalo County claimed the life of a Chadron man and left several others hospitalized. According to a press release from
Vaccine Distribution Progresses
The distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine is on a steady pace as 28.8 percent of Panhandle residents have received the vaccine. As of Monday,
RHOP Participants Announced
By CSC COLLEGE RELATIONS Thirty-three Nebraska high school students have been selected as participants in the Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP) at Chadron State