Shaun Friedrichsen

With just a couple weeks left before Alliance City Manager Seth Sorensen leaves the position, the Alliance City Council has tapped two department heads to fill the vacancy on an interim basis.

With the filing period now open, several people have announced their candidacy for local office, kicking off the 2026 election.

The Hemingford Volunteer Fire Department has purchased some new, life-saving equipment, after they received a $15,000 grant from Farm Credit Services.

Artist and musician Wendy Bantam performed in Alliance last Friday night at the Performing Arts Center, after hosting a week-long residency, working with many students in Alliance through the Alliance Arts Council.

The 2026 election year is well underway, with several people already filing for candidacy for offices in Box Butte County.

What is being called one of the largest fires in Nebraska's history has proven to be a fatal one, claiming at least one life in Arthur County. The identity of the deceased was withheld as of press time.

Officials are reporting, as of press time on Monday, that 642,029 acres of land across Morrill, Garden, Grant, Arthur and Keith Counties have been burned by the Morrill Fire that broke out on March 12 near Angora. Firefighters from across the state and from other states have been battling the fire to get it contained.

The 2026 Primary Election is just around the corner, fast approaching. With the passing of the filing deadline for several races, it is now

The unofficial results are in from the primary election in Box Butte County, which saw an 18.79 percent turnout rate for the election among

Edward Jones Otto Wealth Management has gained a new Financial Advisor, Morgan Wills, who is ready to help people with their financial goals.