The Panhandle saw a large increase in the number of COVID cases as an additional 368 cases were reported since Sept. 20. Box Butte
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Ash Hollow SHP Visitor Center, Cave Temporarily Closed
The visitor center and cave at Ash Hollow State Historical Park are closed through Oct. 1 due to a staffing shortage. They will reopen
Little Shop of Horrors Opens Theatre Season
By TENA L. COOK Marketing Coordinator Chadron State College’s Theatre Department will present the first production of the fall semester, Little Shop of Horrors,
Fires Consume More Than 8,200 Acres
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.
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






