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Alliance Woman’s 10-14 Year Drug Distribution Prison Sentence Upheld
An Alliance woman has lost her appeal on two drug distribution convictions out of Box Butte County District Court stemming from a WING Drug Task Force Investigation. 32-year-old Paige Debus was sentenced in October to a total of 10 to 14 years in prison on convictions of Distribution of Meth…
The Kitchen is Heating Up with American Lamb Dishes
The calendar turned a page, and May is an exciting new month with a fantastic line up of American Lamb dishes and online cooking courses that will satisfy any palette. Of course, May kicked off the annual Lamb Jam events (https://americanlamb.com/lamb-jam/), which will generate 56 new mouth-watering American Lamb dishes,…
15th Annual Summit to Summit Run/ Walk Set for Saturday Morning
A local college is celebrating a milestone event this weekend. Summit Christian College is hosting its 15th annual 'Summit to Summit' 7.2 mile run and walk tomorrow morning. This challenging course begins at Summit Christian College, goes all the way up to the summit of the Scotts Bluff National Monmument,…
NGSB Announces District 4 Opening
LINCOLN – One directorship on the Nebraska Grain Sorghum Board is open for appointment. The appointment will fill directorship to represent a District 4 seat. The filing deadline is no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 31, 2024. District 4 includes the counties of: Sioux, Dawes, Sheridan, Cherry, Box Butte,…
State SBA officials honor Moravec as Nebraska Business Person of the Year
The director of the Nebraska division of the Small Business Administration and staff stopped in Scottsbluff Thursday to congratulate Michael Moravec for winning Nebraska Small Business Person of the Year. Tim Mittan told those attending a gathering at Bluffs Physical Therapy how Moravec came to be selected, as his applications…
Omaha Supernovas Clinch Spot in Pro Volleyball Federation Postseason
OMAHA, Neb. - The Omaha Supernovas have officially secured a spot in the inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation Championship. With the Columbus Fury losing to the Atlanta Vibe Thursday night, Omaha is guaranteed to finish inside the top four in the league standings. The landmark championship is scheduled to take place on May 15…
Rain brings drought relief for many Nebraska farmers
Rain has kept optimism high for Butler County farmer Kevin Siffering even with replanting likely in the future. As he recounts the recent weeks, Siffering reflects on the palpable shift brought by the much-needed rainfall. From the dry, dusty days of spring, where even digging fence post holes stirred up…
GHS ESports team takes second in State Championships
Gering High School's Esports team displayed exceptional skill and sportsmanship as they clinched the runner-up position in the highly competitive State Esports Championship. The championship, organized by the Nebraska Scholastic Esports Association (NSeSA), took place at Concordia University in Seward, where teams from across the state battled it out in…
Bayard’s Fiscus to play basketball at Central Community College
On Thursday afternoon at Bayard High School it was senior Lexi Fiscus realizing a dream come true as she signed to play basketball at Central Community College in Columbus, Nebraska. "Yeah I've always wanted to (play college basketball) and as it's gotten closer it's become more real to me. I've…
Gering Arbor Day Celebration Set for This Afternoon
Community members are invited to join the City of Gering for an Arbor Day Celebration and tree planting, Friday, May 3 from 2:00pm – 3:15 p.m. The City of Gering annually celebrates tree planting in the community. Trees are a valuable resource to our community as they clean our air,…
