Serving proudly since 1873 as the beautiful Nebraska Panhandle's first newspaper
Serving proudly since 1873 as the beautiful Nebraska Panhandle's first newspaper
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West Nile has spread from mosquitoes to humans in the panhandle. Four human cases of the disease have been confirmed so far in Nebraska, as of July 26. One human case was found in Scottsbluff within the past few weeks. The other three cases were in north central Nebraska, central Nebraska and Douglas county. “We’ve had four clinical positives,” said Tabi Prochazka, Environmental Health Coordinator for Panhandle Public Health District She recommends that Nebraskans take extra precautions when going out during dawn or dusk and that they wear...
Night of Hope was held at Legion Park Aug. 9. The event celebrates the victims and survivors of cancer, as well as their families, in Cheyenne County and surrounding area. This year’s effort raised over $43,000. Funds cover travel and other expenses for local cancer patients. While luminaries and the survivor’s walk once again drew crowds, the evening featured a unique fundraising twist—the “chair-ty.” Supporters auctioned off 17 chairs, earning $3,300. “Now that people know what it is, it will...
This summer ’s wheat harvest was a mixed bag— low on yield, high on quality. And recent rain has spurred optimistism about fall crops. Farmers were cutting wheat for a more extended time period than is usual and fields yielded less than an average crop, said Dave Secrest of Cross Roads Cooperative. There were a few reasons for a prolonged harvest. “It was stretched out because of hail damage,” said Logan Snyder, merchandiser at Scoular Grain. “And it took a lot longer to get the moisture out.” The crop brought in about 30 percent less in vol...
This is the first part of a two-part feature focusing on the role of genetically-modified crops. “Improving agriculture. Improving lives.” The biotechnology giant Monsanto remains in the middle of an often-heated argument that seems to grow larger by the day. What exactly are genetically modified organisms, where can they be found, and perhaps the most important question - what are their long-term health effects on human beings? According to Dr. Richard Goodman, a former manager of the All...
