HASTINGS — Marty Stange kept adding the worrisome maps to a file folder on his desk. Hastings’ veteran environmental supervisor gathered the maps from a 200-square-mile area surrounding Hastings, aerial photos marked with dots whose size indicates how much uranium is found in the water supply.
From Feb. 1, 2022 to Feb. 1, 2023, the average price per acre for ag land rose to $3,835 per acre, a 14% increase compared to the previous year, according to a survey from UNL.
A bill that would create a new payment framework for behavioral health and substance abuse service providers won unanimous first-round approval Tuesday at the Legislature.
Seven bills by western Nebraska senators have been added to other measures, including ones by Gering Sen. Brian Hardin on home inspectors and liquor wholesaler and manufacturer sponsorships.
A bill allowing Nebraskans to carry concealed weapons without a permit advanced to within one round of passage in the state Legislature Tuesday.
ALLIANCE — A state tire amnesty grant will enable the city of Alliance to partner again with Keep Alliance Beautiful and Nebraska Department of Roads to offer free tire recycling to Box Butte County residents.
Members of the Foundation for the Gering Public Library are reconsidering their efforts after a recent proposal to purchase the former Nebraska DHHS building didn't receive support from members of the Gering City Council.
Residents and business owners in Kimball are encouraged to attend one of two upcoming town hall meetings on the City of Kimball comprehensive plan update. Meetings will be held on April 19 and April 20.
Luke Edington, general chairman of the SMART-TD union, announced the accord in a letter shared with The Telegraph by Local 200 and Midwest Nebraska Central Labor Council President Jeff Cooley.
Legislative Bill 474 would set aside part of a $35 million appropriation to upgrade Fort Robinson's amenities and better coordinate its presentations of the former U.S. Army fort's 1874-1947 history.
All five of the region’s lawmakers voted to break a filibuster and advance Legislative Bill 574 to the second of three rounds of Unicameral consideration.
A judge has temporarily blocked Wyoming’s new abortion ban. The new ban took effect Sunday, making abortion illegal in Wyoming despite earlier rulings that blocked a previous ban.
Economic Development Director Sharaya Toof informed the council about the perpetual, revolving loan fund that encompasses Scotts Bluff, Morrill and Kimball counties.
City attorney Kent Hadenfeldt addressed the council about the potential future action for the council about the CDBG grant during the March 20 meeting.
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers is just 2 1/2 months into the job and already traveling to western Nebraska to meet with law enforcement. He intends to meet with law enforcement in each of Nebraska's counties.
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Western Nebraska’s five senators welcomed the lifting of state Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh’s filibuster as they discussed prospects for their own 2023 bills before the Legislature adjourns in June.
Content by Nebraska Craft Brewery Board. Find your perfect brew this spring and summer with this handy guide to the best pours Nebraska craft breweries have to offer.
Content by Power of Pork. Learn about pork — where is comes from, sustainability and nutrition.
Content by Power of Pork. Learn about pork — where is comes from, sustainability and nutrition.
Content by National Pork Board. Registered dietitian nutritionist and certified executive chef Amber Pankonin talks pork.
State lawmakers will hear the last of 820 bills or amendments next week. A measure by state Sen. Steve Erdman to give parents money to pay for public or private education is slated for hearing.
Area tourism officials made an announcement Thursday, followed by a release by USA Cycling.
Work on the 18th Street Plaza in downtown Scottsbluff is progressing at a steady pace, and the project is expected to be completed in time for many of the city’s favorite summertime festivities.
The three finalists were selected by the presidential search committee from a field of nine semifinalists after a series of interviews earlier this month.
The request from Twin Cities Development coincides with the process of applying for its next round of funding in 2023.
Legislative Bill 148 would partially override an effective moratorium senators imposed in 2022 on all-new horse track-casino combinations. It would allow racinos west of the 100th meridian.
NPPD board member Charlie Kennedy of Scottsbluff resigned with 21 months left in his six-year term, which runs through December 2024.
Graves lecture series begins March 14
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