Alliance, NE – The City of Alliance Landfill’s loose fill pit and construction/demolition area is pausing operations for January 6th, 2026, and is anticipating to be intermittently closed over the next few days – weeks due to dangerous wind speed. This is for safety measures to ensure no one is injured.

For any questions, please contact the City of Alliance Landfill at (308) 762-2705.

By City of AllianceAlliance, NE – The City of Alliance Landfill’s loose fill pit and construction/demolition area is pausing operations for January 6th, 2026, and is anticipating to be intermittently closed over the next few days – weeks due to dangerous wind speed. This is for safety measures to ensure no one is injured.For any questions, please contact the City of Alliance Landfill at (308) 762-2705.

Alliance Landfill Intermittently Pausing Specific Operations Due to Wind 

Box Butte Commissioners Meeting Jan. 7 Agenda

By Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District

The Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District (UNWNRD) is seeking a director to fill a vacancy on the board. The position will represent subdistrict 5 which encompasses western Dawes and northern Sioux Counties and was previously held by Al Rasmussen who passed away Dec. 12, 2025. The appointed applicant will serve until January 2027. The position will be up for election in 2026 and again in 2028.

Written letters of interest will serve as the application and must be submitted by January 15, 2026. Applicants must reside in the subdistrict as well as being a registered voter.

The UNWNRD is an eleven-person board serving Box Butte, Dawes, Sheridan and the northern 2/3rds of Sioux Counties. The district is made up of five election subdistricts with two representatives and one at-large director. Directors typically serve four-year terms. Board meetings are held in Chadron on the second Thursday of the month. Directors receive $70 per diem and reimbursement of mileage and other expenses while conducting NRD business.

Interested individuals should submit the letter of application to Patrick O’Brien, General Manager, Upper Niobrara White NRD, 430 East 2 nd Street, Chadron, NE 69337. For more information feel free to contact the UNWNRD at 308-432-6190.

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 </figure>The Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District (UNWNRD) is seeking a director to fill a vacancy on the board. The position will represent subdistrict 5 which encompasses western Dawes and northern Sioux Counties and was previously held by Al Rasmussen who passed away Dec. 12, 2025. The appointed applicant will serve until January 2027. The position will be up for election in 2026 and again in 2028.Written letters of interest will serve as the application and must be submitted by January 15, 2026. Applicants must reside in the subdistrict as well as being a registered voter.The UNWNRD is an eleven-person board serving Box Butte, Dawes, Sheridan and the northern 2/3rds of Sioux Counties. The district is made up of five election subdistricts with two representatives and one at-large director. Directors typically serve four-year terms. Board meetings are held in Chadron on the second Thursday of the month. Directors receive $70 per diem and reimbursement of mileage and other expenses while conducting NRD business.Interested individuals should submit the letter of application to Patrick O’Brien, General Manager, Upper Niobrara White NRD, 430 East 2 nd Street, Chadron, NE 69337. For more information feel free to contact the UNWNRD at 308-432-6190.

Subdistrict 5 Vacancy Announcement

Loaded Dice will perform at the Elks Lodge in Scottsbluff on Dec. 31. The concert starts at 8:30pm - 12:30pm. There is a cover charge to attend.&nbsp;

Loaded Dice will perform at the Elks Lodge in Scottsbluff on Dec. 31. The concert starts at 8:30pm - 12:30pm. There is a cover charge to attend.&nbsp;

Loaded Dice to play in Scottsbluff

&nbsp; Keep Alliance Beautiful will be picking up their regular curb side routes on Tuesday, Dec. 23, rather than Wednesday, Dec. 24 for the holidays.&nbsp;

By Keep Alliance Beautiful&nbsp; Keep Alliance Beautiful will be picking up their regular curb side routes on Tuesday, Dec. 23, rather than Wednesday, Dec. 24 for the holidays.&nbsp;

Keep Alliance Beautiful announcement on holiday curb side recycling

Christmas Services in Chadron 

Details on First Day Hike at Chadron State Park

Box Butte County Meeting Agenda, Dec. 22

Jessi Laine to play in Scottsbluff, Kimball 

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Shon Townsend Band to perform in Bayard 

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Randy Burghardt to perform in Bridgeport 

Jessi Laine to play in Scottsbluff

ALLIANCE, Neb. – The City of Alliance Landfill’s loose fill pit and construction/demolition area will be closed Dec. 9 due to dangerous wind speed. This is for safety measures to ensure no one is injured.

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 </figure>ALLIANCE, Neb. – The City of Alliance Landfill’s loose fill pit and construction/demolition area will be closed Dec. 9 due to dangerous wind speed. This is for safety measures to ensure no one is injured.For any questions, please contact the City of Alliance Landfill at (308) 762-2705.

Specific Landfill Operations Closed Due to Wind Speed in Alliance

Chris Brenning will play at Scott Free Brewing Company in Gering on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 5pm - 7pm.&nbsp;

Gabriel the Brute will perform on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 4pm - 6pm.&nbsp;

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Chris Brenning, Gabriel the Brute to play in Gering 

Avid to perform in Scottsbluff

UPDATED 12/3/25:&nbsp;Northwest Rural Public Power District, along with Nebraska Public Power District, have rescheduled their power outage in Hay Springs for next week, Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 10pm - 12 midnight MT.

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COLUMBUS, Neb. – A planned outage is scheduled for electric customers in Hay Springs Wednesday, Dec. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. MT, to allow for work at a substation in the area.

The outage is being conducted so crews can conduct needed maintenance at the substation. “We know outages are not convenient, and we appreciate the patience of the impacted customers while the work is completed,” said NPPD Account Manager Jennifer Branson. “The work will help ensure reliable service to area customers, and crews will be working hard to complete the work in a safe and efficient manner.” 

NPPD works closely with impacted communities to schedule any planned outages. NPPD will notify impacted customers prior to the planned outage, and customers can call 1-877-ASK-NPPD if they have any questions. 

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 </figure>UPDATED 12/3/25:&nbsp;Northwest Rural Public Power District, along with Nebraska Public Power District, have rescheduled their power outage in Hay Springs for next week, Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 10pm - 12 midnight MT.************************************************************COLUMBUS, Neb. – A planned outage is scheduled for electric customers in Hay Springs Wednesday, Dec. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. MT, to allow for work at a substation in the area. The outage is being conducted so crews can conduct needed maintenance at the substation. “We know outages are not convenient, and we appreciate the patience of the impacted customers while the work is completed,” said NPPD Account Manager Jennifer Branson. “The work will help ensure reliable service to area customers, and crews will be working hard to complete the work in a safe and efficient manner.” NPPD works closely with impacted communities to schedule any planned outages. NPPD will notify impacted customers prior to the planned outage, and customers can call 1-877-ASK-NPPD if they have any questions.

UPDATE: Planned Outage for Customers in Hay Springs Dec. 10

Box Butte County Commissioner's Meeting Agenda, Dec. 3

Roger Dodger to perform in Kimball

The Brothers Duo to play in Scottsbluff

CHADRON, Neb. - The Friends of the Library and Chadron Public Library will hold a Holidays Party on Friday, Dec. 5 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

There will be live music, Santa available for photos, cookies and hot cocoa.

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 </figure>CHADRON, Neb. - The Friends of the Library and Chadron Public Library will hold a Holidays Party on Friday, Dec. 5 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.There will be live music, Santa available for photos, cookies and hot cocoa.Everyone invited.

Upcoming Christmas Party at Chadron Public Library

Jessi Laine to play in Sidney 

Box Butte County Meeting Agenda, Nov. 19

Roger Dodger to play in Alliance

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BBDC 2025 Annual Meeting & Awards Information

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