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Opening date for Broadway river bridge pushed back by additional damage discovery
Hidden damage revealed as contractors started work on the joints of the northbound Broadway river bridge will mean a slight delay in a completion date, and a modest increase in cost. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UvutZvg95o Scotts Bluff County Roads Superintendent Steve Baird told Commissioners last week the original plan for more limited repairs…
RESULTS: Broken Bow High School Rodeo
Nebraska High School Rodeo Association student athletes spent their weekend rodeoing in Broken Bow. Here are results from both days of rodeo action, per the NHSRA: Day 1 - Saturday, September 7 Tie Down NeHSRA #PlaceNameScore/Time1111Drueke, James - O'Neill NE10.4003002Leach, Colton - Dunning NE11.1902453Johnston, Tate - Thedford NE11.8401544Phillips, Jack - Chadron…
Alliance Police holding community forum Thursday
Alliance residents will have the opportunity to meet informally with local law enforcement and discuss issues of importance or concern this week. The Alliance Police Department holds a community forum Thursday evening starting at 6 p.m. at the Knight Museum. Chief David Leavitt says the department values the public's input…
Nebraska State Rodeo Association Crowns Champions
The Nebraska State Rodeo Association Finals took place September 6-8 in Lexington. Below are year end, round, and average results per the NSRA: Year-end Winners & Standings: NSRA Standings 8.13.24Download Round 1 Results: Results - Round 1Download Round 2 Results: Results - Round 2Download Round 3 Results: Results - Round…
NU system sees enrollment increase in fall 2024
Enrollment at the University of Nebraska has reached its highest level since 2021, with a total of 49,749 students enrolled across the system this fall, President Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., announced today. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln grew for the first time since 2017, with strong gains at both the undergraduate…
Husker Harvest Days includes Free Trees and Water Testing
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Questions about trees, erosion, flood control or water quality? Stop in to visit Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts during Husker Harvest Days Sept. 10-12. “This is a great opportunity for producers to meet with conservation agencies all in one place and learn more about cost-share programs that can benefit…
Cache Valley Virus detected in Lincoln Co. mosquito pool
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has detected Cache Valley virus (CVV) in a mosquito pool tested by the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory (NPHL). On August 6, 2024, the West Central District Health Department collected samples from a mosquito pool in Lincoln County as part of the DHHS…
Scottsbluff boys tennis wins home invite to stay hot to start season
The Scottsbluff boys tennis team now has a combined singles and doubles record of 92-10 on the year after they won their home invite this past Friday, edging out Thunder Basin (WY) for the title 55-51. Scottsbluff coach Darren Emerick has watched his singles players put together a record of…
2nd year of Gravel Nationals another big hit in Gering
Hundreds of cyclists took to the dirt in yet another successful USA cycling gravel Nationals championship centered on Gering over the weekend The event saw riders from across the country take part in races Sunday ranging from the 131 mile Elite race to a short as 25 miles, along with…
WNCC volleyball goes 4-0 at SOCO Classic
TRINIDAD, Colo. – The 18th-ranked Western Nebraska Community College volleyball team won all four matches at the SOCO Classic in Trinidad, Colorado, over the weekend. The Cougars won a pair of 4-set matches on Friday, defeating Eastern Wyoming College (25-20, 25-18, 23-25, 31-25) and then Frank Phillips College (25-21, 25-23,…