Happy Labor Day!
Today is Labor Day, a national holiday. There’s no mail delivery and government offices, financial institutions, and schools – including Chadron State College – are
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Nebraska Robotics Coalition Gets $25-M Federal Grant
The Biden administration is sending $1 billion dollars worth of federal grants for manufacturing, clean energy, farming, biotech and more to 21 regional partnerships across
Man Killed In Shootout With Casper Police
Two Casper police officers shot and killed a man about 2:00 Friday morning after he’d fired at them at McKenzie Lake Park. Names have not
Nebraska Prisons Boss, State Fire Marshal Stepping Down
Nebraska Dept of Correctional Services Director Scott Frakes and State Fire Marshal Chris Cantrell both say they’re stepping down next month. Frakes’ resignation after 7
Governor Ricketts Issues Labor Day Message
Governor Pete Ricketts has issued his annual Labor Day statement “Nebraskans are known for working hard, and data confirms our state’s great work ethic. For
Rushville Fun Days Are Here Again
This is the busiest day of Rushville’s annual Fun Days Celebration, which has the theme this year of God Bless America. Up first at 10:00
Crawford Rock Shows Continues To Draw Fans And Vendors
The 36th annual Crawford Rock Show continues its run through Monday in the Crawford City Park. Long-time director Wade Beins says that in addition to
OST, Pennington Co Sheriff Sign History Memorandum Of Mutual Support
The Oglala Sioux Tribe Dept of Public Safety and the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office have signed a “Memorandum of Mutual Support” to join forces in
Omaha Police Kill Man Who Pointed Shotgun At Officers Helping Serve Papers
An Omaha police officer shot and killed a man about 2:30 Wednesday afternoon when he raised a shotgun toward another officer trying to serve papers
Split Appeals Court Panel Backs 5% Rule On Nebraska Initiative Petitions
In a split decision, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has lifted a lower court injunction prohibiting Nebraska from enforcing a state constitutional requirement
Walmart Takes Minority Stake In Planned North Platte Beef Plant
A proposed $325-million dollar rancher-owned beef processing plant in North Platte has picked up a huge partner – Walmart. The retail giant announced Wednesday it
Semi Rolls Across 2 Chadron Streets, Hits Truck And Car Wash
Failure to set brakes is blamed for an unusual traffic accident just before 6:00 this morning in Chadron on 3rd St/Hwy 20. Chadron police say
Chadron Judge Russ Harford Begins Retirement
Today is the 69th birthday for County Judge Russ Harford of Chadron – and his first day of retirement as he officially stepped down shortly
Death Of Dawes County Bailiff Ruled Natural Causes
Dawes County Attorney/Coroner Vance Haug says a bailiff found dead in his home Tuesday afternoon died of natural causes. The body of 80-year old Ken
United Way Of Western Nebraska Annual Campaign Underway
United Way of Western Nebraska has kicked off its 2022-23 campaign with the theme “We Can’t Do What WE do without YOU!” and a goal