U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) introduced the Protecting Rural Seniors’ Access to Care Act. The legislation would prohibit the U.S. Department of Health and
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Platte Valley Bank Receives Lender Honors from USDA Rural Development
Scottsbluff, NE -Platte Valley Bank Mortgage (Nebraska locations) was recognized recently by USDA Rural Development as a Top Ten Lender (ranking second) for the
Wyoming Man Sentenced for Threatening to Assault a Federal Law Enforcement Officer
Acting United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Anthony Unocic, 54, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, was sentenced on January 4, 2024, in Lincoln, Nebraska by
Smith, Buchanan, and Wenstrup Reintroduce Bill to Protect Medicare Patients and Providers
Congressmen Adrian Smith (R-NE), Vern Buchanan (R-FL), and Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) introduced the Strengthening Innovation in Medicare and Medicaid Act. This legislation aims to
Regional West Welcomes its First Baby of 2024
Regional West welcomed its first baby of the new year at 7:32 a.m. on Jan. 2. Kaycee Allen Carlson, son of Justin and Linsey
Snow-Redfern Foundation Announces New Board Members
The Snow-Redfern Foundation (SRF), which provides funding support to youth-serving system of care partners across Nebraska, has announced its 2024 board of Directors. The
PPHD Offers Free Lead Testing for In-Home Childcare
Panhandle Public Health District (PPHD) is continuing to take steps towards ensuring the safety and well-being of children in the community by offering free
Minimum Wage Increases in Nebraska
Nebraska’s minimum wage increased to $12 per hour effective January 1, 2024. In accordance with an initiative passed by voters in November of 2022,
PPHD Raises Awareness of Radon Dangers
You can’t see, smell or taste radon, but it could be present at a dangerous level in your home. Radon is the leading cause
PVB Donates to Broadwater Rural Fire District
Platte Valley Bank Community President Lewis Coulter of Bridgeport presented almost $5,000 to the Broadwater Volunteer Fire Department on December 27. at the Volunteer