Affordable Care Act makes 2015 tax filing more complex

Electronic filing of income tax returns began on Tuesday, and almost every tax filer will need to do something new this year. The biggest change is the Affordable Health Care Act, which requires U.S. citizens to be enrolled in a health care plan. Wayne Mitchell with H & R Block in Scottsbluff...

Chadron State College lockout lifted

The lock down for the residence halls on the Chadron State College campus has been canceled as of 2:30 a.m. Sunday morning, Jan. 25, 2015. Based on information from the Chadron Police Department, there is no threat to campus. “The safety and security of our students is our No. 1 priority,” Ch...

Motion seeks hold on Nebraska gay marriage ban lawsuit

The Nebraska Attorney General's Office has filed a motion to put a federal lawsuit challenging Nebraska's gay marriage ban on hold pending a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court. The move comes in the lawsuit filed in November by seven same-sex couples seeking to have their marriages recognized in...

Bridgeport man indicted on drug and firearm charges

A 57 year old Bridgeport man has been indicted on drug and firearm charges. Juan F. Castanois charged in a two-count indictment. Count I of the Indictment charges the defendant with possession of a stolen firearm on or about December 6, 2014.   The maximum possible penalty if convicted is 10 ye...