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Regional West looks back and forward with 100th Anniversary open house
Both the past and the future were highlighted during a weekend open house at Regional West, part of the 100th anniversary of the healthcare organization. Past Board Chair Hod Kosman told the crowd the facility was born in 2024 out of a need for care in the region, as evidenced…
Lyman Couple Charged with Animal Cruelty Back in Court
The Lyman duo who was arrested after 21 dogs were rescued from a camper filled with feces last month were back in court today in Scotts Bluff County. https://youtu.be/CfPd1eummiE 45-year-old Jaydee and 40-year-old Sadonya Sims are each charged with 21 Class 1 misdemeanor charges of Abandon/ Cruelly Neglect an Animal.…
Hundreds Attend WNCC Job and Internship Fair
Last week, Western Nebraska Community College hosted a Career & Internship Fair at Cougar Palace. Employers from across the region were on hand to talk to students and other community members about possible opportunities. Jordan Diedrich of Twin Cities Development explains why these events are important and why he was…
UP train derailment causes brief evacuations and highway closure in Chappell Sunday
Derailment of a Union Pacific freight train led to a brief evacuation and closure of Highway 30 in Chappell Sunday afternoon. https://youtu.be/dML5GRuOOy0 Region 21 Emergency Manager Ron Leal says the call about the derailment of single and double-stacked cargo container cars came in at about 3:15 p.m., with an immediate…
Smithfield Foods Unveils Sustainability Achievements and Progress in 22nd Annual Report
Smithfield, Va., April 15, 2024 — Smithfield Foods released its 22nd annual sustainability impact report detailing sustainability goal achievements and renewed commitments that continue to drive the production of safe, wholesome and nutritious food responsibly. “Despite the difficult industry environment our company and industry faced in 2023, Smithfield remained resilient and made significant progress…
Nebraska Beef Passport to kickoff May 1 with over 40 stops
The fourth annual Nebraska Beef Passport will launch on May 1st as part of the Nebraska Beef Council’s Beef Month celebration. The Beef Passport will highlight over 40 restaurants and independent meat processors across the state that offer beef. “We’re excited to kick off this year’s Beef Passport,” said Adam…
Cowboys scrimmage on Saturday in front of fans in War Memorial Stadium
LARAMIE, Wyo. (April 13, 2024) – The Wyoming Cowboy football team hit the field for the ninth time on Saturday. The Pokes did so in front of a strong contingent of fans inside War Memorial Stadium on a sunny day in Laramie. It marked the second-straight Saturday that Wyoming has held…
WNCC softball splits with Luna to close series
The Western Nebraska Community College softball team split a conference doubleheader with Luna Community College on Sunday at Volunteer Field in Scottsbluff. The first game saw the Cougars battle back from a 7-2 deficit with a 7-run fifth inning to get the 11-9 win. The second game saw WNCC play…
WNCC baseball ties home run record with split with Otero on Sunday
The Western Nebraska Community College baseball team tied a school record for most home runs in a contest when the Cougars blasted eight home runs in a 22-12 win over Otero College in the second game on Sunday. In the first contest, the Cougars offense wasn’t as explosive as they…
Supernovas come up short against Vibe in 3-1 defeat
DULUTH, GA. - The Omaha Supernovas (11-6) fell to the league-leading Atlanta Vibe (15-4) 17-25, 25-21, 16-25, 18-25 Saturday night at Gas South Arena in Duluth. Jess Schaben-Lansman was one of two Supernovas to tally double-digit kills with a team-high 11 kills to go with eight digs, two blocks, one ace and one assist.…