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Man Sentenced to Jail After Going to Detention Center Impersonating an Officer
A Scottsbluff man who earlier this year drove to the Gering jail, impersonated an officer, and subsequently got arrested has been sentenced to the maximum jail sentence. Back in January, 43-year-old Dominic Flores drove to the Scotts Bluff County Detention Center and told staff that he was a Cheyenne County…
NMPF Statement on H5N1 Federal Aid to Assist Dairy Farmers
ARLINGTON, VA – From NMPF President & CEO Gregg Doud:“NMPF thanks Secretary Vilsack and federal leadership for effectively using their existing authorities to offer necessary assistance for dairy farmers as they meet the challenges of H5N1 in dairy cattle. Care for farm workers and animals is critical for milk producers, as is protecting against…
Boswell loses appeal to overturn convictions, sentences in Loofe murder
One of the two defendants convicted in the death and dismemberment of Sydney Loofe has lost a direct appeal to the Nebraska Supreme Court. In 2020, Bailey Boswell was found guilty of premeditated first degree murder, conspiracy to commit first degree murder and improper disposal of human remains. Boswell claimed…
VALTS Celebrates 25 Years of Education
VALTS, the Valley Alternative Learning Transitioning School, celebrated 25 years serving 11 area school districts this week. The program has students who- for some reason or another- just don't fit into their home district, so they come to VALTS, where there is smaller classrooms and hands on learning. Longtime teacher…
USDA Forecasts 14.86 BB Corn Crop, 4.45 BB Soybean Crop
OMAHA (DTN) -- USDA on Friday forecast farmers this spring are planting what will become a 14.86-billion-bushel corn crop and a 4.45-billion-bushel soybean crop. USDA estimated the 2024-25 corn yield will be 181 bushels per acre. The soybean crop is also projected at 52 bpa. USDA on Friday released the…
Bluffs Man Charged with Sexually Assaulting 14-year-old
A 20-year-old Scottsbluff man has been arrested for having alleged sexual relations with his 14-year-old girlfriend. Duane Bauer was arrested Tuesday afternoon following an investigation by the Gering Police Department. During interviews, Bauer admitted to engaging in sexual acts with the girl but denied having sex with the teen. He…
Miss Rodeo Nebraska contestants announced, MPCC coach wins Coach of the Year | Nebraska Rodeo Update for May 10th
The Nebraska Rodeo Update is a weekly radio program designed to highlight Nebraska rodeo and western events. The program sheds light on the success of Nebraska athletes, rodeos, and cowboy culture in the Cornhusker state. Listen to the update, or read highlights from the program below! Program Overview: Mid Plains…
Payne resigns as Public Defender, no interim named by Scotts Bluff Co. Board
Scotts Bluff County is now on the hunt for a new public defender. During this week's commissioners meeting, the Board accepted Paul Payne's resignation, which is effective Friday, May 10. The board tabled a motion to name an interim public defender, and then moved to advertise for the post and…
Zephyrs win big over Chadron, plus weekend legion schedule
The WESTCO Zephyrs have started the season winning their first two games after a Thursday night home win over Chadron, 13-5, in five innings. Moi Panduro started and worked just three innings (didn't need him to throw any more than he did with the game in hand) and he struck…
Results: C-9 District T&F plus boys golf from Ogallala
Here's a Friday combo update for high school sports with District Track and Field for area Class C teams at Bayard from Thursday plus the results from the Boys Golf Invite at Ogallala. C-9 Track & Field Dominant showing from Chase County. Their boys rolled up 229 points to win…