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Bean breeders scout fields for desirable bean genetics

Bean breeders scout fields for desirable bean genetics

The dry bean harvest is underway across the Panhandle. At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff, Carlos Urrea, UNL dry bean breeder, has been hand-selecting dry bean plants for research. Urrea and his team go into the fields before harvest and pull out the dry bean plants with desired traits. 10/05/2023 03:00 AM

Governor Pillen announces change to bolster Medicaid coverage for Nebraska’s mothers and children

Governor Pillen announces change to bolster Medicaid coverage for Nebraska’s mothers and children

LINCOLN— Last Wednesday, Governor Jim Pillen announced the extension of Nebraska Medicaid postpartum coverage from 60 days to 12 months beginning January 1, 2024.This announcement comes as Nebraska continues to strengthen its commitment to the health and well-being of mothers and children across the state. 10/05/2023 03:00 AM

Morrill County Courthouse

Morrill County Courthouse

Morrill County Courthouse 10/05/2023 03:00 AM

Cross County runners

Cross County runners compete at UNK

Bridgeport high school cross country runners travelled to the University of Nebraska at Kearney on Monday last week, taking part in the all-class run with hundreds of other runners and dozens of schools.The Lady Bulldogs took the ninth-place spot with 103 points in the class D division out of 37 schools, the Bulldogs, 32nd place with 327 points in the same class facing 51 other schools. 09/28/2023 03:00 AM

Bulldogs power past Tigers to earn fourth

Bulldogs power past Tigers to earn fourth straight win

The Bridgeport Bulldogs continued their winning ways over the rival Bayard Tigers with a 68-34 victory on the gridiron last Friday night in Bayard. In their last two matchups, the Bulldogs have out-scored the Tigers by a score of 133-54. 09/28/2023 03:00 AM

Leyton Warriors

Leyton Warriors homecoming court

Leyton Warriors homecoming court 09/28/2023 03:00 AM

County approves budget

County approves budget

Commissioners met in regular session last Tuesday morning with all members present. Following correspondence and approval of claims, the Board of Equalization met, and the monthly reports were filed. 09/28/2023 03:00 AM

The Panhandle Chapter

The Panhandle Chapter of the American Legion Riders

he Panhandle Chapter of the American Legion Riders 09/28/2023 03:00 AM

Panhandle Riders to honor fallen soldier at Bridgeport

Panhandle Riders to honor fallen soldier at Bridgeport

Public encouraged to attend short ceremony 09/21/2023 03:00 AM

City Council to approve budget September 25

City Council to approve budget September 25

The Bridgeport City Council met in regular session Thursday, September 14. After a motion to remove item number 10 (Discussion/Posssible Action to approve the department recommended removal of Alicia Pittman and Adam Pittman from the fire department), the Consent Agenda was approved.The Pittmans were in attendance and provided background related to the recommendation from the Volunteer Fire Department.The council decided to take no action regarding the item. 09/21/2023 03:00 AM