On Tuesday afternoon, officials with COVID-19 Unified Command announced that coronavirus has taken the lives of 17 more people in the Panhandle, bringing the
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APS Superintendent Announced as Finalist for Gering Superintendent
Current Alliance Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Troy Unzicker was announced as one of four finalists in the search for a superintendent for Gering Public
Pandemic Drives Innovation at Agate Fossil Beds
The global COVID-19 pandemic has upset the status quo in all sorts of ways this year, but at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument in
New Directed Health Measures Take Effect Statewide
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
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