Governor Jim Pillen vetoed LB 307 which proposes the creation of Syringe Service Programs (SSPs) in local jurisdictions. Such programs would allow for the
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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
Fischer, Congressional Delegation Announce Military Service Academy Days Across Nebraska
U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) and U.S. Representatives Mike Flood (NE-01), Don Bacon (NE-02), and Adrian Smith (NE-03) announced that
Registration Opens March 1 for The Big Event
Chadron State College’s student-led day of community service known as The Big Event (TBE) will be April 13. Graduate Assistant Kinsey Smith with TBE
PPHD Awarded Grant to Address Brain Health in Panhandle
Panhandle Public Health District (PPHD) announced it has been selected by the Alzheimer’s Association and the National Association of County and City Health Officials
Students Undertake Surgery, Flight, and More at Incredible STEM Day
Fifth graders flooded the halls of the Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff on Feb. 7, when the Nebraska Extension held its
Nebraska 4-H Accepting Nominations for Annual Volunteer Recognition Awards
Nebraska 4-H is now accepting nominations for a new awards program to recognize the outstanding contributions of 4-H volunteers across the state. The Nebraska
Thirteenth Annual Panhandle Polar Plunge Planned
It’s that time of year…We’re freezin’ for a reason! The local committee to benefit Special Olympics Nebraska will be holding its 13th annual Panhandle
Attorney General Hilgers Announces Over $1 Million in Recoveries for Consumers in 2023
Attorney General Hilgers announced today the successful recovery of over $1 million for consumers throughout 2023. The amount reflects responsiveness to reports and complaints
SPD Responds to Train vs Vehicle Collision
By Andrew Soucie SPD Patrol Sgt. On February 16, 2024, at approximately 9:02 PM, Scottsbluff Officers responded to a report of a vehicle stuck







