By Brock Ortner Nebraska Extension Educator Calving seasons in the northern panhandle vary from late winter to early summer. Regardless of timing, all operations
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Navigating Farm Succession Without a Family Heir: Advisory Team
By Jessica Groskopf Nebraska Extension Ag Economist In my work with agricultural families, I’m seeing a growing and difficult reality: many farms and ranches
City of Gordon Receives $500 Safety Grant
The City of Gordon recently received a $500 Lean on LARM Safety Grant to purchase smoke/carbon monoxide detectors for the City Auditorium. According to
Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition Offers Scholarships to Support Generational Transition in Agriculture
The Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition (NGLC) is proud to announce the continuation of its Financial and Educational Assistance Programs, aimed at supporting producers through
Regional West Trauma Medical Director and Trauma Program Manager Earn Joseph Stothert, MD, PhD, Legacy Awards for Lifetime Achievement in Trauma
Regional West Trauma Medical Director Rommie Hughes, MD, FACS, RPVI, and Trauma Program Manager Susan Wilson, RN, BSN, have each earned the Joseph Stothert,
Commissioners Approve Duck, Goose Zone Units for 2026-27
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved modified Duck Zones and Goose Units for submission to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at its
United Way Awards Raffle for Cash Winners
United Way of Western Nebraska is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024-25 United Way Campaign Raffle for Cash, sponsored by Platte Valley
West Nebraska Blood Center Encourages Whole Blood, Platelet Donations
West Nebraska Blood Center is encouraging those who wish to help the region’s trauma, surgery, and obstetrical patients to consider whole blood and platelet
Alliance Man Charged in Garden County Sexual Assault Case
By Randy Ross Garden County Sheriff The Garden County Sheriff’s Office has filed multiple charges against Ryan W. Dailey (DOB 01/14/1999) following his voluntary
Regional West Celebrates 2024 Years of Service and Award Recipients
Regional West recently celebrated the 2024 years of service, STAR award, PEARL Award, DAISY Award, and Caring Kind Award recipients at its annual employee




