The Western Nebraska Community College Commencement Ceremony is set to take place on May 8, where 291 graduates will receive their diplomas. Alivia K.
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Rising Sophomore Ceremony Celebrates Students
By OLIVIA BRYANT College Relations Chadron State College hosted its sixth annual Rising Sophomore awards ceremony April 13. The ceremony celebrates current freshmen nominated
Health Professions Students Honored at Banquet
By TENA L. COOK Marketing Coordinator Chadron State College students studying Health professions were honored at a banquet April 22 at Country Kitchen. The
COVID Funeral Assistance Available
A new program aimed at providing financial assistance for funerals in COVID-related deaths opened on April 12. The program, which has no deadline, will
Road Construction Begins at Chadron State Park
Visitors to Chadron State Park will be greeted with road construction in coming weeks. Construction began April 12 and will end in late May,
COVID Variant Identified in Panhandle
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
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




