On Sept. 15, former Box Butte County Public Defender Jon Worthman stood trial in Scotts Bluff County District Court with Judge Richard Birch, of
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Box Butte County Sees First COVID-Related Death
Box Butte County has experienced its first death related to COVID-19 as the virus continues to spread throughout the county. On Sept. 21, COVID-19
Worthman Stands Trial
Jon Worthman appeared in Scotts Bluff County District Court last Tuesday and Wednesday to stand trial for the charge of possession of 10-27 grams
Seventh Coronavirus-Related Death Reported
No new COVID-19 cases were reported at Alliance Public Schools as of press time, with the first student announced as testing positive for coronavirus
Panhandle Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus
A Panhandle mosquito trap site has recently tested positive for West Nile virus as well as St. Louis encephalitis. These positive mosquitoes give Panhandle
Nebraska Supeme Court Makes Ruling on Ballot Initiatives
In a swap, a trio of gambling initiatives have been approved for the ballot for the 2020 general election, while an initiative for medical
Assistance Available for Landlord Relief for Losses Incurred by COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly everyone in Nebraska, with lay-offs, furloughs, school closings, and more. The Panhandle Area Development District is teaming with
Early Ballot Applications Mailed to Nebraska Registered Voters
Secretary of State Bob Evnen announces early ballot applications are now on their way to every registered voter in Nebraska. “For voters who have
Two APS Students Test Positive for COVID-19
Within the past week, two students of Alliance Public Schools tested positive for COVID-19, as the virus spreads throughout the region. On Aug. 26,
Herstedt Saves Life at Lake Ogallala
Ross Herstedt, a bus driver for Alliance Public Schools, can add the word hero to his resume after saving a Denver man from drowning