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Hilgers Leads a Coalition of Attorneys General Opposing Rescheduling of Marijuana
On Monday, Attorney General Mike Hilgers led a coalition of eleven States in submitting a public comment letter opposing the Biden Administration’s proposal to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III on the federal Controlled Substances Act. The comment letter was submitted in response to the Department of Justice’s Notice of Proposed…
Annual forage options following irrigated winter wheat
Western Nebraska is a low-rainfall area with annual rainfall ranging from 8 to 18 inches. Precipitation usually occurs in the early spring benefitting the predominately cool-season grasses of this high altitude (3,800-5,000 ft.) area. Unfortunately, limited summer rainfall and declining quality of cool-season pastures creates a challenge for producers needing…
Bluffs Man Accused of Tire Slashing; Threatening Police
A man accused of slashing numerous tires along Avenue A in Scottsbluff is behind bars and facing a litany of charges. 50-year-old Robert Scott is facing felony charges including Felon in possession of a firearm; Use of a Deadly Weapon to Commit a Felony and Terroristic Threats. https://youtu.be/_K92ozRmZHk Officers were…
Garrett Shadbolt wins Round 1 of Cheyenne Frontier Days
Merriman, Nebraska's Garrett Shadbolt won the bareback riding in the first performance of the rodeo at Cheyenne Frontier Days. Shadbolt bested his opponents with an 85.5 point ride on United Pro Rodeo’s Big Apple. Shadbolt's success on Saturday has propelled him to the semifinals, which will take place July 26th…
Board overseeing WNCC seeks applicants for District 3 vacancy
The Western Community College Area Board of Governors has declared a vacancy in District 3 due to the resignation of Misty Curtis, effective June 26, 2024. The Board is seeking individuals who are interested in filling the vacant position. Persons residing in Western Community College Area Electoral District 3 who…
Study: Bacon safe to eat for people with red meat allergy from tick bite
New research shows "special" bacon might be safe to eat for people who obtain a red meat allergy from a lone star tick bite. The surprising source for the loophole around the allergy: genetically modified pigs. Known as "Gal-Safe" pigs, these animals were created for organ transplant research. The name…
B7 Area Tournament bracket announced with Gering hosting
Gering Platte Valley Companies is 26-6 this season and set to host the B7 Area Tournament starting Friday at Oregon Trail Park. It's a six team, double elimination tournament and Gering will open against Sidney on Friday night at 7 pm. We'll have coverage for Gering throughout their postseason run…
Pioneers drop home finale, win streak snapped
The Western Nebraska Pioneers had their 13 game winning streak go by the boards last night as they lost in their home finale for the season, 9-4, to the Fort Collins Foxes. The Pioneers will close the season with two more games, both on the road at the Colorado Roughriders.…
Alliance Police Say Missing Teen Safely Located
11:34 Update- Alliance Police Chief David Leavitt says that Araseli Figeroa has been located and is back home safely with her family. Original Story: The Alliance Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in finding a teen who went missing Monday evening. According to a release, 15-year-old Araseli Figeroa…
Legion baseball scores from Monday
Two area teams had their season finish on Monday and the A7 Tournament is set to wrap up at Cleveland Field today. A7 Juniors at Hastings Hastings 5, WESTCO Express 2 - Express eliminated and season finishes with record of 20-17-1 Class B Juniors State Tournament at Valley NE Lincoln…
