Speaker Jim Scheer announced today that the Nebraska Legislature will reconvene temporarily next week to authorize emergency funding to address needs arising from the
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County, District Courts Adapt to COVID-19 Limitations
Complying with the limitations on the number of people allowed to gather in public places, Box Butte County Court and District Court inBox Butte,
Anyone Who Travels Outside the Panhandle is to Self-Quarantine
To limit spread in Nebraska, all travelers should self-quarantine for 14 days upon returning home and immediately report any symptoms consistent with COVID-19 to
Regional West Tightening Visitor Restrictions at All Healthcare Facilities
Regional West is tightening the current visitor restrictions to protect patients and staff. These restrictions will be implemented at all Regional West healthcare facilities
Nebraska Events, Gatherings Limited to 10 People or Less
By JESSICA DAVIES Panhandle Public Health District Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts announced on March 16 public events and gatherings will be limited to 10
Nebraska Voters Can Request Mail-in Ballot
Voters do not need to give personal information to a third party to request a mail-in ballot. The Secretary of State’s website has an
Regional West Expanding Visitor Restrictions at All Healthcare Facilities
Regional West is expanding the current visitor restrictions to protect our patients and providers. These restrictions will be implemented at all Regional West healthcare
United Way Raises $99,832 in Box Butte and Dawes Counties
United Way of Western Nebraska serving Box Butte and Dawes Counties surpassed their 2019-2020 campaign goal of $90,000 by raising $99,832.79 exceeding the campaign
Unified Command Working With Partners to Prepare for Possible COVID-19 Spread in the Panhandle
By TABI PROCHAZKA PPHD We are responding to a respiratory disease outbreak caused by a novel coronavirus first detected in China and which has
Regional West Patient Tests Negative for COVID-19
A patient at Regional West Medical Center is being tested for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and has been placed under Person Under Investigation (PUI)