Notice of the June 8, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Scottsbluff Board of Education meeting, including student fee hearing and Policy 6400 readoption at Scottsbluff High School.
- Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) – Scottsbluff
BW Lawn Sprinklers founder Bret Wade passes his Omaha irrigation business to his three children, who are modernizing operations while honoring his 30-year legacy.
- Snow-Redfern Foundation
Snow-Redfern Foundation announces its 2026 Root2Rise and Young Men Rising youth leadership cohorts, offering virtual sessions and scholarships to Nebraska youth.
- Snow-Redfern Foundation
Snow-Redfern Foundation announces its 2026 Partnership Project grants, supporting organizations with $10,000 awards and a year-long virtual learning lab.
- City of Gering Nebraska
Due to a water main break, Gering’s water system has temporary manganese-related discoloration. Hydrant flushing is underway and normal color is expected soon.
- State Court Administrator
Douglas County Young Adult Court held a May 20, 2026, graduation in Omaha recognizing participants who completed its intensive, treatment-focused program.
- City of Gering Nebraska
The City of Gering announces a temporary closure of the Elm Street intersection off Kimball Avenue from May 26 to June 4 and urges travelers to use caution.
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Five applicants have submitted for a Twelfth Judicial District county court judgeship, with public testimony accepted before and during a June 12, 2026 hearing.
The City of Gering announces a temporary closure of the Elm Street intersection off Kimball Avenue from May 26 to June 4 and urges travelers to use caution.
City of Gering officials report WAPA is repairing main breakers feeding the city’s power system and may finish by May 29, with staff on standby for outages.
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United Way of Western Nebraska’s 2026 golf tournament at Skyview Golf Course supports local nonprofits through Community Impact grants across western Nebraska.
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Registration is open for the 8th Annual United Way Color Dash 5K on June 20, 2026, in Sidney, supporting local nonprofits and community impact initiatives.
City of Gering offices will close Monday, May 25, 2026, for Memorial Day. Monday residential and commercial garbage routes move to Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Twin brothers Frost and Bridger Wallace earned both Gering High School diplomas and WNCC associate degrees, highlighting growing dual credit opportunities in Gering.
- Sara Wilcox
The 2026 Hempel Memorial Scholarship honors two Nebraska students, Kinzie Bridge and Ryan Ragsdale, for their leadership, service and future academic goals.
- nebraskajudicial.gov
Nebraska bar admissions FAQs covering MPRE, exam and motion fees, filing deadlines, laptop use, fingerprinting, refunds and application procedures.
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Guidance for Nebraska bar exam reapplicants, including new application requirements, deadlines, fingerprints, amendments and non-ADA accommodation requests.
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Nebraska Supreme Court bar admission by examination overview, including application process, fingerprints, MPRE, deadlines, fees, and 2027 UBE exam dates.
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Guidance from the Nebraska Supreme Court on applying for admission on motion, including motion types, required documents, fingerprints, payment and forms.
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- United Way of Western Nebraska
United Way of Western Nebraska raised over $240,000 for its Western Nebraska Fire Relief Fund, providing rapid financial aid and long-term wildfire recovery support.
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- United Way of Western Nebraska
A new Little Free Pantry at United Way of Western Nebraska in Alliance offers 24/7, zero-barrier access to food and essentials through community donations.
- State Court Administrator
Jenifer Gompert was sworn in as Morrill County Court clerk magistrate on April 23, 2026, in Bridgeport, Nebraska, after beginning her duties on January 5, 2026.
- State Court Administrator
Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke issues a 2026 Problem-Solving Court Month proclamation, highlighting drug courts, LB454’s impact, and rising graduation rates in Nebraska.
- Nebraska State Historical Society
The Museum of the Fur Trade in Chadron, Nebraska, preserves fur trade history with exhibits, a reconstructed Bordeaux trading post, and a US250 special exhibit.
- Gering Public Schools
Gering Public Schools will host the 7th Annual 4th and 5th Grade Track Meet on May 4, 2026, at the Scottsbluff Track, with separate sessions by grade level.
- Gering Public Schools
Gering High School dual credit welding students partnered with Legacy Coop to design and build new branded signage, gaining real-world skills and local connections.