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Monthly Dog Meetup Event Coming to 18th Street Plaza
Dog lovers here in Scotts Bluff County will have a new way to meet other dog owners and their pups. A new event called 'Sundays in the Park with Fido' will be coming to the 18th Street Plaza in Scottsbluff the first Sunday of the month starting in May. https://youtu.be/YRIYC58SZew…
NDA Announces Winners of the 2024 Ag Poster Contest
LINCOLN – National Ag Week is March 17-23, and it’s the perfect time to highlight and celebrate agriculture, Nebraska’s number one industry. To add to this week’s celebration, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is announcing the winners of its annual poster contest. Students in grades 1-6 from all over…
Gering housing project developers explain plan and address concerns ahead of rezoning hearing
The head of a non-profit Community Development Corporation out of Kansas City was in Gering this week, answering questions and concerns about their proposed housing development in the southeastern part of the community. Oikos Development is proposing a phased affordable housing project involving duplexes and quadplexes for about 30 acres…
Man Who Drove to Jail Impersonating Officer Back in Custody
A Scottsbluff man who was arrested after driving to the Gering jail and impersonated an officer is back behind bars. In January, 47-year-old Dominic Flores drove to the Scotts Bluff County Detention Center and told told jail staff that he was a Cheyenne County officer and was there to transport…
Scottsbluff Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire Near Bluffs Middle School
It was a busy Thursday evening for firefighters in Scottsbluff and Gering. Shortly after 5:30 p.m., crews from the Scottsbluff Fire Department were dispatched to a structure fire in the 2200 block of 3rd Avenue. Upon arrival, firefighters found an active fire on the west exterior side of a two…
Pillen property tax relief bill advances but not without criticism
Two organizations often on the opposite ends of most economic issues facing the state are mostly on the same page criticizing the emerging version of the governor's property tax relief plan. The package of tax changes advanced by the Revenue Committee projected to lower school taxes by half or more…
NCAA national meet underway for the Huskers
Kansas City, Mo. - Seven Huskers advanced to the 2024 NCAA Championship quarterfinals after claiming victories in their respective second round matches on Thursday evening as the Nebraska wrestling team sits in sixth place with 21 points. Eight qualifying Nebraska wrestlers remain alive as both quarterfinal and consolation matches will…
Man behind Gering hostage and stand-off situation takes plea deal
The man who held authorities at bay during a 28 hour standoff in Gering back last fall was back in court this week, and struck a plea deal with prosecutors to avoid standing trial. https://youtu.be/GmtWo36gYEk 38-year-old Bradley Garcia was taken into custody on September 27th after a tense armed standoff…
Outlook for stripe rust in 2024 Kansas wheat crop
Over the last ten years, stripe rust has been one of the most damaging wheat diseases in Kansas. Several factors contribute to the development and severity of stripe rust in our region within a given year. The stripe rust pathogen typically does not survive in Kansas over the winter but…
Cargill and Water.org Announce $2.1 Million Partnership to Provide Access to Safe Water and Sanitation
WAYZATA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reliable access to clean, safe water as well as sanitation and hygiene are essential for communities to thrive. To help expand water access, Cargill has committed $2.1 million in funding to Water.org, a global nonprofit focused on removing the financial barriers between people living in poverty and access to…