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Wildfire smoke moves into the Panhandle, eastern Wyoming region
Wildfires to the northwest are behind some colorful sunrises and sunsets that started Sunday. According to AirNow.Gov, the air quality index for most of the Panhandle is currently in the moderate range, with particulate matter as the primary pollutant. Those sensitive to those conditions are advised to limit their outdoor…
Legion Baseball: Zephyrs end season at home, Express battle on, Alliance Jr’s at State
It's the home stretch for the legion baseball summer season for area teams and over the weekend there was plenty of action at both the senior and junior levels. A7 Senior Tournament in Scottsbluff The WESTCO Zephyrs had their season end on Sunday as they lost at home in a…
Hiway 92 Raceway Main Event winners from Saturday
Here are the main event winners from the racing at Hiway 92 Raceway from this past Saturday night, July 20th. Minions: Kameron Moore, Lyman NE Warrios: Terry Gass, Scottsbluff NE Farm Trucks: Allan Cress, Scottsbluff NE Limited Late Models: Christopher Buskirk, Bayard NE Mini Modified Outlaws: Gary Bonitatibus, Cheyenne WY…
Pioneers continue long winning streak, final home game Monday night
Despite missing out on the Rocky Mountain League playoffs this year the Western Nebraska Pioneers are closing out the season in style as they won their 13th game in a row last night, winning at home over the Fort Collins Foxes, 6-2. Ronan Hella, in his final start for the…
Grain IQ Podcast: U.S. Dollar – Why does currency matter in agricultural trade?
The U.S. Dollar. The Brazilian Deal. The Chinese Yuan. The U.S. Dollar is often referred to in commodity trading, but why? What impact does it have on major commodities? About 65% - 75% of all price settlements and merchandise trade invoices have been settled in U.S. dollars, according to Mike…
Nebraska State Fair planning for dairy cattle amid H5N1 concerns
Grand Island, NE — The Nebraska State Fair Board announced Friday that despite recent concerns regarding the dairy strain of the H5N1 virus, impacting lactating dairy cattle, the Fair will proceed with the species while adding in precautionary protocols. There are currently no reports of a positive case in Nebraska,…
Alliance’s Central Park Fountain Down for Repairs
The Central Park Fountain in Alliance will not be operational for several days while repairs are being completed. On the morning of July 16th City staff discovered that a cap in the equipment pit of the fountain had broken, which allowed water from the fountain basin to leak back into…
Pulitzer Prize Author to Speak at Legacy of the Plains
Legacy of the Plains will be hosting Pulitzer Prize Finalist Gregg Jones. The event will be held Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 1:30 pm in the Museum’s Community room. The event is part of the Japanese Hall and History Project and is free to attend. Jones will be discussing his…
Legion Baseball report: WESTCO, Alliance in action, Gering game canceled again
Mainly scores, a few notes on some legion baseball with the WESTCO seniors and juniors involved in Area Tournaments, along with the Alliance juniors performing well at the Class B State Tournament. Also, that Gering Platte Valley Companies game they added for today against the Buckley Bombers has once again…
Commission approves ‘racino’ license transfer to Ogallala
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission has unanimously approved transferring a racing license from a racetrack in Hastings to a new facility in Ogallala. Commissioners voted 7-0 Friday to allow the license transfer for Hastings Exposition and Racing Inc. The company plans to partner with Elite Casino Resorts, which…