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Broadway in the Bluffs takes the stage this weekend
You're invited to join a cast of Theatre West all-stars as they celebrate some of Broadway’s great musical moments this weekend. Theatre West Summer Repertory will present its annual performance of Broadway in the Bluffs in the Judy Chaloupka Theater on the campus of Western Nebraska Community College on Saturday,…
Alliance Woman Convicted on Drug Charges Avoids Jail
A 20-year-old Alliance woman caught with 13 grams of meth and mushrooms, as well as LSD and THC products has been sentenced. In April, Cheyenne Sutton was arrested following the execution of a search warrant on her home and was charged with four felony drug charges. She ultimately pleaded no…
Shelley Earns Spot on All-Star Game Watch List
Nebraska's Jaz Shelley has been named to the watch list for the 2024 Women's College All-Star Game , Intersport announced on Thursday, Feb. 29. The Women's College All-Star Game will be televised live on ESPN2 Saturday, April 6 at 2:30 p.m. (CT) from the Wolstein Center in downtown Cleveland, the…
Resources available for producers affected by Nebraska wildfires
Cattle producers in central Nebraska affected by recent wildfires are invited to attend an informational meeting to learn about resources available to help them recover. The meeting is Tuesday, March 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center in North Platte and will include a…
Wildfire Dangers Prevalent in Panhandle; Scottsbluff F.D. Offers Reminders
With the recent fires popping off in the region, Scottsbluff Fire Prevention Officer Christopher Perales Jr. wants to remind the public about the fire dangers that we face in Western Nebraska. https://youtu.be/QgpQuT3_qgw This week's Betty Way Fire in North Platte consumed more than 71,000 acres, and serves as a great…
Minatare Man Accused of Destroying $12,000 Worth of Medication at Scottsbluff VA Clinic
A 33-year-old Minatare man is accused of setting fires on the side of the new VA building and causing more than $10,000 in damage. Court records say Dario Olivas manually shut off the power of the building as he allegedly set fires in the alleyway. Security video caught Olivas on…
Q and A: Stocking rates, weed management and fire break recovery after a fire
Q: Should I adjust stocking rates for my burned pasture/rangeland? A: Rainfall in May and June will be most critical and should be the guiding factor affecting stocking rate decisions. With adequate rainfall, adjustments to stocking rate are not necessary. Research from the Great Plains shows that dormant-season fires do not…
New “Soil & Climate Health” Grocery Label Announces Nationwide Launch of First Verified Products
WASHINGTON, DC – A groundbreaking label is about to arrive in grocery stores, and with it an inspiring glimpse at a thriving, sustainable future for our food system. PACHA and Roots Chips will be the first two companies to carry the Soil & Climate Health Initiative Verified label and will be…
Council And Cooperators Announce Partnership To Support Ethanol-Based Cooking, Transport In Mozambique
MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE – On February 29, the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) convened high-level U.S. and Mozambican government officials, industry professionals and other stakeholders to discuss the benefits and challenges of using ethanol biofuel to meet the country’s clean energy goals in both cooking and transportation. During the event, the USGC,…
Regional West Recognizes Dress in Blue Day to Raise Colorectal Cancer Awareness
On Friday, March 1, Regional West will join a statewide effort organized by the Nebraska Cancer Coalition and participate in Dress in Blue Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness for colorectal cancer. https://youtu.be/48kXf5AbwXM Since 2009, Dress in Blue Day has encouraged the public to dress in blue to bring…