Nebraska lawmakers seeking support for medical marijuana bill

Lawmakers say friends and family members who suffered from chronic illnesses have convinced them that Nebraska should allow medical marijuana. Senators on Friday rallied behind the Cannabis Compassion and Care Act, introduced by Sen. Tommy Garrett of Omaha. Garrett calls it inexcusable that Ne...

Wyoming guns in schools bill draws no debate in House

A bill that would allow people who hold concealed carry permits to take guns into most public places, including schools has cleared its first two votes in the Wyoming state House without any debate. House Bill 114 drew no debate or questions among representatives during preliminary consideration ...

Corn outlook less favorable for 2015

After U.S. farmers set a record of number of corn acres planted last year,  one ag expert thinks margins will be tougher for the next few years. Sam Miller delivered the news to a group yesterday at Westco's Young Producers meeting in Gering. Miller, the Managing Director Agriculture Group He...

Counterfeit bills arrests linked to activity in Sidney, Scottsbluff

Authorities in Sidney and Scottsbluff say their investigations of two people arrested for the passing of counterfeit money show there is a link with activity in both communities. 22 year old Tony Christensen of Englewood, Colorado and a 19-year-old woman named Briana Sifuentez, who is listed as ...