A winter storm passing through the region that originated in the Northern Rockies brought with it a blast of cold temperatures. Richard Emanuel, Meteorologist
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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
Worthman Received Multiple Ounces of Cocaine in Exchange for Representation
On Sept. 15, former Box Butte County Public Defender Jon Worthman stood trial in Scotts Bluff County District Court with Judge Richard Birch, of
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