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A bountiful harvest in western Nebraska

In a year where the Covid-19 pandemic seemed to close businesses and put a damper on events. Nebraska farmers of corn, dry edible beans, and sugar beets saw a good harvest and production. Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Director Steve Wellman says this year’s harvest has success written ...

A bountiful harvest in western Nebraska

UNL Report says Oct. State Economic Indicators Continue Improvement

Nebraska’s leading economic indicator rose during October, according to the most recent report from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Bureau of Business Research, rising more than 1.8 percent. According to BBR Director and economist Eric Thompson, the rising indicator suggests that the Neb...

Clarity in Mitchell City Council Race as Canvassing Board Completes Their Work

The Scotts Bluff County Canvassing board has finished their work following the general election three weeks ago, and there is clarity in the Mitchell City Council race. Including the tally of provisional ballots, incumbent council member Tim Schneider will fill the second of two spots that were u...

Chamber Pre-Legislativive Event Going Virtual, Sugar Tour Cancelled

The Scottsbluff-Gering United Chamber of Commerce has announced changes for some of their annual programs this time of year due to the virus pandemic and directed health measures currently in effect. According to the organization's most recent weekly newsletter, this year's Pre-Legislative Breakf...

Bluffs Man Sentenced to Prison for 2003 Rape of Child

A Scottsbluff man has been sentenced to 10-15 years in prison after pleading no contest to First Degree Forcible Sexual Assault for an incident that occurred in 2003. 46-year-old Ignacio Mendoza was sentenced on Monday by District Judge Andrea Miller. He will also have to register as a sex offend...