Gov. Jim Pillen is encouraging organizations in Nebraska to apply for the 2024 Governor’s Wellness Award. “Prioritizing health has many benefits. It strengthens the
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Regional West Board Implements Changes; New Chair and New Board Members Named
A new chair was recently named to the combined Regional West Health Services and Regional West Medical Center board of directors, and two community
Arrest Made Following Multi-County Pursuit
By Troy Brown, Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy At around 1130 hours the Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a
Eagle Experience Planned for Prospective Students
Chadron State College Admissions is planning an Eagle Experience Day on March 15. High school seniors and juniors are invited to attend the program,
NDEE Awarded Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant
The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) was awarded $1.779 million in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants (EECBG) from the U.S. Department
PREEC Student Scholarship Accepting Applicants
The University of Nebraska – Lincoln Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center will again offer the “Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center Student Scholarship.”
Smith Announces 2024 Congressional Art Competition
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) invites high school students from across Nebraska’s Third District to submit their artwork for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition by
Legacy to Host Puzzles of the Past
The Legacy of the Plains Museum will also be hosting their monthly Puzzles of the Past program. The event will be held this Friday,
Governor Vetoes Bill Creating Government-Supported Free Needle Exchange Program
Governor Jim Pillen vetoed LB 307 which proposes the creation of Syringe Service Programs (SSPs) in local jurisdictions. Such programs would allow for the
PPHD Presents Award to Representative Smith
Representative Adrian Smith was at Panhandle Public Health District’s Scottsbluff office last Thursday, January 25, 2024, to receive an award for supporting the children