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Scottsbluff Fire responds to brief blaze at St. Agnes Elementary School
Staff at St. Agnes Elementary was quick to respond to a small fire started by a briefly unattended warming dish heat source Wednesday, which limited damage to the Catholic school. According to Scottsbluff Fire Department Prevention Officer Chris Perales, the department was called to a possible fire in the basement…
Four Huskers honored by Big Ten
Four Nebraska softball players were recognized by the Big Ten on Wednesday when the conference announced its all-conference teams and award winners. Billie Andrews was named to the All-Big Ten first team, Sydney Gray earned second-team All-Big Ten accolades and Samantha Bland was named to the All-Freshman team while Mckinley…
New and Improved ‘Buckle’ Opens at Uptown Scottsbluff
Buckle in Uptown Scottsbluff has moved to a new location and they are having their grand opening today. The new location offers more space and gives the store a new look. General Manager Lupe Ayala says the move was necessary for the store to grow and generate more business. She…
K-State beef cattle experts share tips for raising twin calves
Anyone who’s ever lived in a house with newborn twins knows they can be a lot of work to take care of. When twin births happen in the beef herd, it often brings about special management considerations, say the experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute. Speaking on a…
Twin Cities Development Association Celebrates Economic Development Week
Twin Cities Development Association is excited to celebrate Economic Development Week (EDW) from May 6th - May 10th. EDW, established by the International Economic Development Council, highlights the importance of economic development in our region and across the globe. Economic development is crucial to Western Nebraska’s growth and prosperity. It encompasses various initiatives,…
Man Nabbed in Large Kimball County Drug Bust Avoids Prison
No prison time for a California man caught with more than 37 pounds of pot, a pound of mushrooms and a loaded handgun following a 2021 traffic stop in Kimball County. In March, a jury found 25-year-old Andrew Mendoza guilty on charges of: Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Deliver…
Great Plains Region College Rodeo Athletes Punch Their Tickets to CNFR
Athletes in the Great Plains Region wrapped up their regular season last weekend at the Cornhusker College Rodeo in Lincoln. The top three year-end finishers in each event will represent their schools at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming this June. Here is a complete list of CNFR…
Lioness- PHS Pet of the Week
Meet Lioness- the Panhandle Humane Society's Featured Pet of the Week! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxbXOfPDJtM Just look at that gorgeous face, this beauty is Lioness! Lioness is roughly 3-years-old and declawed, she has to have one of the sweetest personalities she is honestly just a huge love bug that wants nothing more than…
Next UNL Heuermann Lecture to explore ag technology innovations
The agricultural landscape rapidly evolves, driven by advancements in technology and entrepreneurship. The next Heuermann Lecture, titled "Innovations in Agricultural Technology: Cultivating Tomorrow's Farms," will feature industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators to explore the cutting-edge solutions shaping the future of agriculture. The symposium is hosted by the Institute of Agriculture…
MPCC Rodeo Coach Aukai Kaai wins Great Plains Region Coach of the Year
The regular season of college rodeo wrapped up last weekend at the Cornhusker College Rodeo in Lincoln. Among the excitement of College National Finals Rodeo qualifications, the Great Plains Region bestowed honors on members and coaches within the region. Mid-Plains Community College's Aukai Kaai was named Coach of the Year,…