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Chadron Man Nabbed With Half-Pound of Meth During WING Drug Task Force Investigation
Approximately half a pound of suspected methamphetamine is off the streets and a Chadron man is in custody following an investigation by the WING Drug Task Force. 36-year-old Nicholas O'Conner was arrested after a brief pursuit east of Hemingford after investigators saw him throw a vacuum sealed bag of drugs…
Saturday Training Simulated Plane Crash at Western Nebraska Regional Airport
A large number of area first responders participated in a mass casualty training event at Western Nebraska Regional Airport Saturday. Agencies directly involved in the training included Boy Scouts of America, Scottsbluff Rural, Minatare/Melbeta, Yoder, and Banner County Fire Departments, Regional West Emergency Deptartment, Airlink, Western Nebraska Regional Airport ARFF,…
Gering’s Jackson Howard signs with Hastings College for basketball
On Monday afternoon in what's probably the last signing here in the region this spring it was Gering senior Jackson Howard finalizing his plans to attend school and play basketball at the next level by signing with Hastings College. "Decided to go there because I really liked the atmosphere, the…
U.S. Grains Council To Receive Additional Funding From New U.S. Department of Agriculture Program
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) today received notice of additional funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) under its Regional Agriculture Promotion Program (RAPP). The award will disperse $17 million to the Council for use in developing markets that will be crucial to the future of…
Assistance needed placing American flags on local veteran’s graves for Memorial Day
As we approach Memorial Day, the Scotts Bluff County Veterans Service Office is reminding the public your help is needed this coming weekend. Family, friends and volunteers are asked to help place flags on veteran's graves this coming Saturday. Flags will be available to be placed starting at 9 a.m.…
Monument Marathon- More than Just a Race
It may be more than four months away, but organizers for the 13th annual Monument Marathon are already hitting their stride to ensure this year's race continues to build on its continued success. On Monday, representatives from the WNCC Foundation, Platte Valley Companies, and Western Nebraska Community College were on…
State Golf report including Class B at Scotts Bluff Country Club
It's that time of the year again where the Scottsbluff/Gering State Golf Committee puts their best foot forward to host the Boys Class B State Golf Championships with this year's event taking place at Scotts Bluff Country Club. It's a two day tournament with the first tee times this morning…
Pillen: closing in on consensus for property tax relief special session
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen continued to discuss the need for property tax relief during his radio call-in program Monday afternoon. Pillen says plans for a special session will likely fall into place in the weeks ahead. "It's only been a month since the session has taken place, so everybody needed…
Tractor Supply Foundation Donates More Than $150,000 to Support Relief Efforts in Wake of Severe Weather
BRENTWOOD, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, and its foundation have taken action to provide support in the wake of deadly storms across the U.S. The funding will support communities that were particularly hard-hit across Michigan, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. The…
ADM Named to Newsweek’s List of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2024
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ADM (NYSE: ADM) has been recognized as one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2024” by Newsweek, underscoring ADM’s unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion in all roles and at all levels of the organization. For the second year in a row, Newsweek partnered…
