The Panhandle is showing signs of progress in limiting the spread of COVID-19 as the region saw the lowest positivity rate in months and
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Infrastructure Upgrades Highlight Lake Minatare Projects
When camping season hits its stride, visitors to Lake Minatare State Recreation Area will enjoy many improvements that were made in 2020. At Lake
Longtime Sports Reporter Happy to Receive COVID Shot
Longtime Chadron resident and local and college sports reporter Con Marshall was happy to receive his first COVID shot in early February. “My wife
Bill Would Give Local Health Departments Authority to Issue Directed Health Mandates
By CELENA SHEPHERD Nebraska News Service After barriers for local public health departments came to light during COVID-19, Sen. Tony Vargas of Omaha brought
Hay Springs Youth Like Northwest Nebraska, Would Consider Returning
While most middle and high school students in Hay Springs say they plan to attend college or trade school after graduation, many also picture
Spring Equinox is Program Topic
A virtual program from the Wildcat Hills Nature Center will explore the traditions and celebrations of the spring equinox. The program will be 10
More Than 9,000 Panhandle Residents Receive Vaccine
On Monday, the number of Panhandle residents who have received the COVID-19 vaccine reached 9,373, as Panhandle Public Health District updates the vaccination timeline
Gearing Man Arrested Following Child Abuse Investigation
The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) has arrested a Gering man following an investigation into a report of child abuse. On Feb. 16, a warrant
Investment in Outdoor Recreation Continues at Lake McConaughy
Visitors to Lake McConaughy and Lake Ogallala state recreation areas in 2021 will continue to see improvements to infrastructure, amenities, facilities and accessibility around
Alliance Community Pharmacy Announced as Vaccine Location
Alliance Community Pharmacy was announced as one of three additional locations in the Panhandle to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Other locations include Walmart in