Highway Crews Making Progress, But Most Northern Panhandle Routes Still Closed
UPDATE 10:45 am: According to NDOT, all Panhandle highways are now open EXCEPT the following – HWY Closure L7E Hwy 87 to Hemingford 20 WY
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Chadron Extends Snow Emergency To Tuesday For Designated Snow Routes
The City of Chadron has extended the snow emergency until Tuesday, December 20, at 12:00 PM., or when all the snow in the streets has
Nebraska Jobless Up Slightly In Nov But Another Record For Nonfarm Employment
Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for November rose a tenth of a point to a seasonally-adjusted 2.5%. That’s a tenth of a point less than last
Chadron State College Cancels Commencement; Weather And Road Risks Too Great
Chadron State College has canceled today’s Winter Commencement Ceremony, citing what President Dr Randy Rhine calls “the unprecedented winter storm Chadron is experiencing and in
Dawes County, Chadron Still Urge No Travel As Winds Hamper Snow Removal
Both Chadron and Dawes County officials are still urging people to stay home as strong winds continue to hamper road recovery efforts from this week’s
GLR Merging With Rapid City CPA Firm
Two regional CPA firms – Chadron-based GLR -Gardner, Loutzenhiser and Ryan, PC – and Rapid City-based Casey Peterson, LTD – are merging, effective on New
Dawes County Declares All County Roads As Impassable And Extremely Dangerous
     Dawes County Highway Superintendent Wade Yada says despite the best efforts of his crews, winds keep rebuilding drifts in many areas shortly after they’ve been
Chadron Extending Utility Payment Deadline To Monday To Discourage Driving
     In an effort to try to keep people home until the condition of city streets improves, Chadron had extended the deadline for paying utility bills
State Opens 6 Panhandle Highways, None North Of The Pine Ridge
The Nebraska Depart of Transportation opened 6 highways in the Panhandle this morning, but all are south of the Pine Ridge. Â Â Â Â Those include Hwy 26
Noem Unveils Legislation To Bar Foreign Ownership Of SD Ag Land
South Dakota Gov Kristi Noem wants next year’s legislature to pass a bill barring the purchase of ag land in the state by foreign interests
CSC To Remain Closed On Thursday, Winter Commencement Still Friday At 2:00
      Chadron State College officials have decided that the campus will remain closed for a third straight day on Thursday because of this week’s massive winter
Nearly Everything Remains Closed By Blizzard
It’s going to be another quiet day in the region today, thanks to the blizzard that’s closed down all highways in the Panhandle, most city
Inauguration Held For New OST President Frank Star Comes Out
Inauguration ceremonies were held Friday in Pine Ridge for new Oglala Sioux President Frank Star Comes Out. A political newcomer, Star Comes Out defeated one-term
Chadron School Board Approves Adding 2 Teachers Next Year
The Chadron School Board has approved adding 2 more full-time teachers to next year’s budget, one at the middle school and the other in Special
All Highways In The Panhandle Closed At Least Overnight And Possibly Until Thursday
John Lutz, Operations and Maintenance Manager for Nebraska Department of Transportation District 5, says as of 2:00 PM today, all highways in the district are closed. District