The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) announced today that 15,668 new unemployment insurance claims were filed during the week ending March 21, 2020. This
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Chadron Community Hospital Put on Lockdown
Around 1:50 P.M. on March 25, the Chadron Police Department received a call alleging a male was armed and in-route to the Chadron Community
Panhandle Schools to Remain Closed for School Year
COVID-19 Unified Command announced on Tuesday afternoon that all schools in the Panhandle will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019/20 school year
BBGH Suspends Services in Hemingford, Hyannis
Box Butte General Hospital offers clarifications on visitor policies: * All patients and visitor or support person will be screened at the entrances of
Legislature Reconvenes to Authorize Emergency COVID-19 Funding
Speaker Jim Scheer announced today that the Nebraska Legislature will reconvene temporarily next week to authorize emergency funding to address needs arising from the
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