The Regional West Foundation Board of Directors has awarded a total of $19,000 in scholarships to five Regional West School of Radiologic Technology students.
Regional News
WNCC Enrollment, Retention Increase for Fall 2024 Semester
Western Nebraska Community College has seen a four percent increase in its total enrollment for the Fall 2024 semester, and a six percent increase
Two in Panhandle Benefit from Grants
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Acting State Director Joan Scheel announced today that USDA is partnering with farmers and small business owners
Aldrich Annual Short Story, Poetry Contests Continue in 2025
To honor Nebraska author Bess Streeter Aldrich and recognize outstanding writing, the Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation announces the continuation of its Poetry Contest (second
Mountain Lion Lottery Application Period is Nov. 4-Dec. 11
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will accept lottery applications for mountain lion permits Nov. 4 – Dec. 11, 2024, for the 2025 hunting
PREEC and GNBC Welcome Finance Associate
The University of Nebraska -Lincoln’s Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center (PREEC) welcomed Austin Fox as its new Finance Associate with the Greater Nebraska
WNCC Faculty, Foundation Director, & Alum Honored at NCCA Awards Ceremony
The Nebraska Community College Association hosted its annual awards ceremony in Norfolk in November, and two WNCC employees and an alum were recognized. Patsy
Nebraska Attorney General Hilgers Files Lawsuit against Social Media “Influencers” for Their Involvement in “E-Commerce Automation” and Dropshipping Store Schemes
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has filed a lawsuit against Nebraska social media influencer Elizabeth “Liz” Friesen and a Florida company she worked with
Alcohol Compliance Checks Held in Scotts Bluff County
Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol, Scottsbluff Police Department, Gering Police Department, and Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Office conducted alcohol compliance checks in Scotts
UNMC Research Continues to Reach New Levels
UNMC research continues to grow, with total research expenditures increasing by 8% to $217.7 million in fiscal year 2024, the largest total in UNMC’s