Governor Pete Ricketts is taking action to slow the spread of COVID-19 by implementing changes to the Directed Health Measures. On Monday morning, Governor
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Polls Close on Historic Election
When the polls closed at 7 p.m. in Box Butte County on Tuesday, so did a historic election season, one which saw many changes
Box Butte County Nears 350 COVID Cases
Box Butte County is seeing a steady increase in COVID-19 cases, with a total of 348 positive cases since testing began in March. As
Alliance Sees Coldest Month in History
A winter storm passing through the region that originated in the Northern Rockies brought with it a blast of cold temperatures. Richard Emanuel, Meteorologist
COVID-19 Cases Surge in Box Butte County
Box Butte County has taken over the second place spot in the Panhandle for the highest cumulative number of COVID-19 cases, edging out Dawes
Governor Announces Changes to Directed Health Measures
At a press conference on Oct. 16, Governor Pete Ricketts announced changes to his DHM in response to the surge of coronavirus cases. “I
NSEA President Urges Students, Teachers to Wear Masks
Nebraska State Education Association President Jenni Benson issued a letter to school districts throughout the state, sharing the NSEA’s expectation for students and staff
Box Butte County Moves into High Risk Category
Box Butte County is the first county in the Panhandle to move into the high-risk category for COVID-19 spread as the number of positive
Officers Describe Controlled Delivery on Worthman
As the bench trial of former Box Butte County Public Defender Jon Worthman continued, more details were revealed about the night of the controlled
COVID-19 and Masks
By PATRICIA JONES and DR. MIRANDA CURTISS With President Trump testing positive for COVID-19 last week and Box Butte County experiencing our first COVID-related