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Friday, May 9, 2008 10:36 AM
Six AHS Athletes Headed To State Track & Field - Alliance High will send three gold medalists and two double-medalists, among six qualifying at yesterday's District meet, to the State High School Track & Field Meet at Omaha next week. AHS qualifiers are: Jodan Hooper, 1st-long jump, 3rd-200 meter dash; Kayla Friesen, 1st-pole vault, 2nd-300 hurdles; Myles Mills, 1st-pole vault; Jayme Nunes, 2nd-3200 run, Jess Schmid 3rd-200 meter dash; and Kyle Hinton, 3rd-discus. Two AHS relay teams, the boys 4x100 and girls 4x400 are awaiting announcements on possible wildcard berths.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008 2:56 PM
Alliance Recognized As A Tree City USA Award Community - Alliance continues to be recognized as a Tree City USA Award community. Communities and individuals across Nebraska were recognized for their work with tree resources during the Nebraska Community Tree Conference and Tree City USA ceremony last month. Alliance has been in the program 16 years.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 2:14 PM
KAB Celebrating Last Month Of Contest - Keep Alliance Beautiful is celebrating the last month of the Students for Recycling Contest with "1000 Bags in May." This is a display at the Newberry Building to show Box Butte County residents how many bags of No. 1 plastic, equal to 5,600 pounds, are being kept out of the landfill during this contest. On Saturday May 31, Keep Alliance Beautiful will celebrate the end of the contest and lead a Recycling Parade from Alliance to the Recycling Center in Scottsbluff to take all of these bags to be recycled.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 10:17 AM
Water Rate Hikes Discussed - Alliance City Council emphasizes education four months prior to significant water rate hikes. EPA-required measures to treat arsenic in the municipal water system are expected to bring the city $4.67 million in debt. City water users can expect a straight rate increase, surcharge for exceeding 700 cf and a charge even without using any water.
Friday, May 2, 2008 2:22 PM
APS To Get Extra $906,801 - The final figures for state aid for schools have bee released and Alliance Public Schools will be receiving about $7.5 million for the 2008-09 school year. Superintendent John McLane said that the final figure for Alliance Public Schools is $7,576,448, an increase of $906,801 over the 2007-08 amount.
Children's Mental Health Awareness Week - Next week is Children's Mental Health Awareness Week, and the Alliance Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 136 is doing something for it. This Sunday morning at 11 a.m., the Alliance Fraternal Order of Eagles motorcycle club, the local chapter of the Eagle Riders, will begin a state-wide, six-day "Pony Express Ride" that will lead to and end at the steps of Nebraska State's Capital Building. Here they will deliver letters to Governor Heineman, letters meant to illuminate the issues surrounding children's mental health.
Friday, May 2, 2008 11:04 AM
HWY 385, Parts of I-80 Closed - On Nebraska 385, North and Southbound from milepost 132 (0.2 miles South of JCT N-2/N-87/L-7E E OF HEMINGFORD) to milepost 167 (0 miles South of EAST JCT US-20 CHADRON)
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US 385 south of Hemingford - 2:27 p.m.
Friday, May 2, 2008 8:11 AM
BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT
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Urgent - Winter Weather Message National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 826 AM MDT Fri May 2 2008
A Strong Late Season Storm Over Nebraska At 8am Will Move Only Slowly East For The Rest Of Today. The Storm Will Produce Very Windy Conditions And Snow Through The Mid To Late Afternoon Hours. The Heaviest Snowfall Is Expected To Be Over The Northern Nebraska Panhandle...Niobrara County And The Laramie Range.
Sioux-Dawes-Box Butte-Scotts Bluff-Banner -Morrill-Kimball- Cheyenne-Niobrara- Including The Cities Of...Harrison...Chadron...Alliance... Scottsbluff...Gering...Harrisburg...Bridgeport...Bayard... Kimball...Sidney...Lusk
Snow...Heavy At Times...Will Persist Through Much Of The Rest Of Today Before Tapering Off Late This Afternoon. Strong Northwest Winds Of 35 To 45 With Gusts To 70 Mph Will Continue During That Time. The Visibilities Will Be Reduced To Near Zero At Times In The Blowing Snow.
Total Snow Accumulations Of 3 To 6 Inches Are Likely By Late Afternoon. As Of 8 AM...Harrison And Chadron Had 4 To 5 Inches Of Snow And Lusk Had 3 To 4 Inches. Considerable Drifting Was Taking Place Over The Area.
Thursday, May 1, 2008 1:03 PM
Two Plead Guilty and One No Contest Yesterday - Yesterday in Box Butte District court: James C. Schmidt, 30, Lincoln, pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted second-degree assault on an officer, a Class IIIA felony. Kyle L. Stairs, 26, Alliance pleaded no contest to attempted second degree assault and third degree assault, both Class I misdemeanors, and disturbing the peace, a Class III misdemeanor. Jeffery W. Frerichs, 37, Alliance, pleaded guilty to attempted strangulation and third degree domestic assault, both Class I misdemeanors.
Thursday, May 1, 2008 10:08 AM
BF Food Pride Looking At Closing - Seven years ago, long-time Alliance grocery store Shop'N Save became BF Food Pride when it was purchased by the Ball family. This month, the store is looking at closing, according to B.J. Ball. He said Panhandle Co-op and other grocery chains are looking at buying the store here in Alliance, and should let him know by next week - if the store cannot be sold it will close within three weeks.
Thursday, May 1, 2008 9:33 AM
SFC Holloway Returns To Alliance - Sgt. First Class Steve Holloway, will be returning home this week for the first time since he was wounded in Mosul, Iraq on January 15, 2007. His parents are hosting an open house for him at the Alliance Fire Hall, Sunday, May 4th from 2-4 p.m. They would like the community to know they are welcome. Also, there will be an escorted motorcade leaving from the Holiday Inn at 1:30 p.m. It will proceed east to Emerson, north to 10th, east to Box Butte, south to 3rd, then east to the Fire Hall. They would encourage people to participate by bringing their flags, banners, balloons, etc., and lining the escort route.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 4:28 PM
Recycling Trailer Closing For One Week - Keep Alliance Beautiful will be having maintenance and repair work done on the Large Recycling Trailer beginning May 1, 2008. The large recycling trailer will not be available to collect materials for an estimated period of one week. The small recycling trailer will remain available through this period.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 10:59 AM
Schmidt Pleads Guilty To Charges - James Schmidt pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted second degree assault on an officer, a Class IIIA felony, Wednesday morning in Box Butte District Court. In exchange for the plea charges of use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony and terroristic threats were dismissed. Schmidt could receive a maximum of 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine. Sentencing is set for May 27.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 10:50 AM
School Records Fall At Western Conference - Jordan Hooper set a new AHS long jump record while Myles Mills hit a new school mark in the pole vault yesterday at the Wester Conference track & field meet hosted by Alliance.
Alliance Man Charged In Alleged Stabbing - An Alliance man has been charged in a cutting incident about one week ago. Kyle L. Stairs, 26, was originally charged with second-degree assault, a Class IIIA felony, third-degree assault, a Class I misdemeanor, use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony, a Class III felony, and disturbing the peace, a Class III misdemeanor. However, the misdemeanor charges have been dismissed. He is scheduled for arraignment in Box butte District Court on April 30 and is jailed on a $50,000 bond.
Monday, April 28, 2008 2:22 PM
Local Seven-Year-Old Nearly Drowns - The Alliance Emergency Unit responded to the 1200 block of East Highway 2 yesterday afternoon just before 3:30 p.m. A seven-year-old male had been pulled from a swimming pool and was described as not breathing. CPR was performed at the scene and he was reported to be breathing again upon transport to Box Butte General Hospital.
Monday, April 28, 2008 10:00 AM
Local Pilot Celebrates 40 Years Flying - Larry Hansen has been on the wing since April 26, 1968. Over the weekend the Alliance pilot and flight instructor celebrated 40 years since his certification. He has completed more than 32,800 hours of flight time.
Friday, April 25, 2008 11:42 AM
MSU Room Dedicated To Sister Mabel Meng - On April 17, the Department of Nursing at Minot State University in Minot, N.D. honored Sister Mabel Meng of Alliance by formally dedicating the department conference room in her name.
AHS Weekend Sports Cancelled/Postponed - Alliance High School sports for Friday and Saturday have been cancelled or postponed due to the weather. Western Conference Track, originally set for Saturday will run Monday at Bulldog Stadium.
Thursday, April 24, 2008 9:19 AM
Storm Damages Knight Museum - Strong wind gusts damaged the Knight Museum building room during a storm that swept through the area. Alliance residents also reported small hail and scattered wind damage.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:54 AM
AVFD To Sponsor Car Seat Ed Program - A car fitting and education station will be available 2-6 p.m. Friday, April 25, in the Alliance Plaza parking lot along West Third. The event is sponsored by the Alliance Volunteer Fire Department, Box Butte General Hospital and the Alliance Lions Club. Trained technicians from Alliance and the region will inspect car seats and ensure proper installation as well as provide information on child passenger restraint law and general safety.
Amazing Litter Race Returns - It's going to be like an Easter egg hunt, but with trash. It's the second annual Amazing Litter Race, a race that involves community participants, trash bags in hand, a time limit, and prizes. The Amazing Litter Race, a Great American Cleanup event, is taking place this 9-11 a.m. Saturday, April 26.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 10:59 AM
Fights Discussed At School Board Session - Monday night at the Alliance Public Schools Board of Education work session, Alliance High School Principal Dick Zarkowski presented information regarding fights at the high school. He said he had a call from a concerned parent that he had appeared on an Internet video of a fight. He noted that he was not part of the fight, but was only trying to break it up.
Grim Reaper Visits HHS - On Wednesday, senior students at Hemingford High School will be able to look death right in the eye as the Grim Reaper pays them a visit. The Grim Reaper Project is meant to draw attention to the consequences of drinking and driving during activities such as prom and graduation. Two victims taken every hour is representative of the national statistics for drunken driving fatalities.
Monday, April 21, 2008 11:11 AM
Alliance Teen Named Miss Nebraska Teenager 2008 - Sydney Swanson of Alliance has won the title of Miss Nebraska National Teenager 2008. Swanson, daughter of Jim and Kathi Swanson of Alliance, is a sophomore at Alliance High School and an active member of 4-H. She will be representing Nebraska in July at the America's National Teenager pageant in Nashville, Tenn.
April Is National Child Abuse Prevention Month - April is national child abuse prevention month and this year will mark the launch of a year-long public relations campaign to bring focus to the issue. The campaign, called Rethink Your Reaction - Laugh, Talk, Ask, is designed to educate Nebraska residents about the importance of positive interactions between children and the adults who care for them. It is co-sponsored locally by the Panhandle Partnership for Health and Human Services (PPHHS) and the Nebraska Statewide Child Abuse Prevention Partnership.
Thursday, April 17, 2008 10:13 AM
Fire Danger Still A Concern Even With Moisture - Though the Alliance area has benefited from recent moisture, the threat of fire remains a concern especially with higher temperatures and wind. The Alliance Volunteer Fire Department responded to a right-of-way fire 12 miles east of Alliance yesterday. The ground was black with little sign of flames as fire trucks arrived, Shoemaker said the ground was still hot and flare-ups did happen. The AVFD responded with two grass rigs, one tanker and a command unit. While there was moisture in the area yesterday, Fire Chief Troy Shoemaker said, the grass was still dry enough to catch fire.
AHS Summer School In Place - As the end of the school year approaches, some students might be worried about whether they have enough credits to graduate. Alliance High School is offering Summer School courses June 2-27. Mentor/Tutor Shannon Garwood said the computer lab at the school would be open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday during the Summer School program, noting that students can work on the lessons when they want.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 4:03 PM
Sexual Assault Charges Dismissed Against Grant - Judge Leo Dobrovolny dismissed all charges in a case against Todd Grant, 46, Alliance, Wednesday in Box Butte District Court. Grant pleaded not guilt yearlier this year to one count of first-degree sexual assault of a child, a Class II felony; one count of attempted sexual assault, a Class III felony; and six counts of third-degree sexual assault of a child, a Class IIIA felony. The case was dismissed without prejudice though may be retried at a later date as there is no statute of limitations.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 1:29 PM
Jane Kuhn Pleads Guilty To Theft - Hemingford High School Secretary Jane Kuhn pleaded guilty in Box Butte District Court Wednesday in a case involving of theft by taking. The plea included discussion of restitution payment. According to a police report, Kuhn took over $7,000 from various Hemingford school organizations.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 10:59 AM
Choice Gas Program In Alliance - Alliance subscribes to the Choice Gas Program, an annual selection process concerning local natural gas providers and their customers’ preferences. This program allows the Alliance customer to annually select the local natural gas supplier of choice and to choose from a few personalized billing options. This year the selection period is April 18 through May 1. In Alliance, providers are Oneneke, SourceGas, (formerly Kinder Morgan) and A.C.E. (Alliance for Community Energy).
HHS Secretary Arraigned Today - Hemingford High School Secretary Jane Kuhn is scheduled for arraignment today in Box Butte District Court on four felony counts and one misdemeanor court of theft by taking. According to a police report, Kuhn took over $7,000 from various Hemingford school organizations.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:17 AM
BBGH Employees Receive Network+ Certification - Box Butte General Hospital’s Jim Parks, COO/CIO, and Tony Hindman, PC Support Technician recently earned their Network+ certifications, after attending 15 all day sessions and passing their exam, completing what was essentially a semester’s work of study. The certificates essentially put a stamp of approval on what the two have learned over years of “on-the-job” self-taught training. The training and certification testing included topics such as designing, installing and troubleshooting data networks, principles of data routing and maintaining data security.
Local Boy State Overall BB Gun Champ! - Eli Rischling of Alliance was named the State Overall BB Gun Champion in the 11-12 year old division at the State 4-H BB Gun & Air Rifle Championships. During the April 5-6 event, he also received the high point score in the Prone and Sitting Positions. A five-member team from Box Butte County competed against 4-H'ers from 22 other counties.
Kyle Hinton Headed To Shrine Bowl - Kyle Hinton will represent Alliance High in the 2008 Shrine Bowl July 26 at the University of Nebraska's Memorial Stadium. He will play on the North team to be guided by Head Coach Jeff Tomlin of Grand Island Senior H.S. and a former head football coach at AHS. Hinton was a key player in Alliance's playoff drive during the 2007 season.
Monday, April 14, 2008 11:01 AM
Weekend Accident Brings Charges - Police cited Douglas K. Kolle, 27, Alliance, for driving under the influence and reckless driving after an accident Friday night at about 9:30. An APD report states that a vehicle, driven by an Alliance juvenile female, was traveling north on Box Butte when the driver made an illegal u-turn on 11th and collided Kolle. The juvenile driver and three passengers were treated at BBGH and released.
Monday, April 14, 2008 9:51 AM
KAB Awarded $13,458 In Funding - The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality has awarded Keep Alliance Beautiful $13,458.36 to take advantage of a product derived from recycled tires. After a test project involving several Alliance yards, KAB offered crumb rubber for sale at a lower price than available commercially. The NDEQ funding will reimburse KAB for the rubber landscaping mulch set for delivery later this spring.
Friday, April 11, 2008 2:18 PM
Local Dog Owners Want Park For Pooches - A group of Alliance citizens is trying to start a dog park in town. Though not formally organized yet, they call themselves the Alliance Dog Owners Group, or A-d.o.g. They are waiting for approval from the city to have the park, and on a location for it, before moving ahead with formally organizing the group and raising funds.
Friday, April 11, 2008 11:01 AM
Back by popular demand this summer is the musical group Emerson Drive who performed at the Box Butte County Fair in 2003.
Friday, April 11, 2008 8:18 AM
Alliance VA Clinic May Be Closing - Instead of previously discussed improvements at the Alliance VA clinic, it may be closing down. According to Lewis Midgett, county veterans service officer at the Slagle Building, it was announced at a veterans service meeting recently that some veterans clinics, including ours, might be closing down by the end of this year.
Parental Alienation Awareness Day - By proclamation of the Governor of the State of Nebraska, April 25th is recognized as Parental Alienation Awareness day. As children must be allowed to love and be loved by both parents, the Fathers’ Rights of Nebraska does encourage the people of the State of Nebraska to gather together for one hour on Friday, April 25th from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM at their local County Courthouse. The purpose of this 1st annual rally is to show, by public unity, that we value our families and want them protected by the law and in our Courts. For additional information about this event, please call the Fathers’ Rights of Nebraska at 402.391.DADS or visit the website at www.fathersrightsne.org.
Thursday, April 10, 2008 2:31 PM
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT
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Urgent - Winter Weather Message National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 1237 PM MDT Thu Apr 10 2008
Sioux-Dawes-Box Butte-Scotts Bluff-Banner-Morrill-Kimball- Cheyenne- Including The Cities Of...Harrison...Chadron...Alliance... Scottsbluff...Gering...Harrisburg...Bridgeport...Bayard... Kimball...Sidney
Winter Weather Advisory In Effect Until 6 PM MDT This Afternoon
Winter Storm Warning Is Cancelled...
The National Weather Service In Cheyenne Has Issued A Winter Weather Advisory...Which Is In Effect Until 6 PM MDT This Afternoon. The Winter Storm Warning Has Been Cancelled.
Light Snow Will Continue Through This Evening. Additional Accumulations Will Generally Be Around An Inch...Mainly Over Higher Terrain Due To Temperatures Being Around Freezing This Afternoon.
A Winter Weather Advisory Means That Periods Of Snow...Sleet...Or Freezing Rain Will Cause Travel Difficulties. Be Prepared For Slippery Roads And Limited Visibilities...And Use Caution While Driving.
Thursday, April 10, 2008 10:40 AM
Winter Storm Warning In Effect - A Winter Storm Warning issued by the National Weather service remains in effect until 6 a.m. Friday, with around 6 inches total storm accumulation.
AMS Track Meet Cancelled - Alliance Middle School track at Sidney for Friday has been cancelled. Activities Director Tim Wallace said the fate of the Alliance Invitational high school track and field meet will be announced sometime Friday.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008 3:04 PM
YouTube Alliance Fight Videos Under Investigation - Alliance Police Lieutenant Ken Hart said that videos of fights in Alliance posted on YouTube are currently under investigation. He said those participating in the fights and filming them could face criminal charges, but those posting them on the Internet might not be charged.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008 2:57 PM
WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM MDT FRIDAY UNTIL 12:00AM MDT
Urgent - Winter Weather Message National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 100 PM MDT Wed Apr 9 2008
Sioux-Dawes-Box Butte-ScottsBluff-Banner-Morrill-Kimball- Cheyenne- Including The Cities Of...Harrison...Chadron...Alliance... Scottsbluff...Gering...Harrisburg...Bridgeport...Bayard... Kimball...Sidney
...Winter Storm Warning In Effect From 3 AM Thursday To 6 AM MDT Friday...
The National Weather Service In Cheyenne Has Issued A Winter Storm Warning...Which Is In Effect From 3 AM Thursday To 6 AM MDT Friday. This Replaces The Winter Storm Watch Previously In Effect.
Snow Will Spread Across The Western Nebraska Panhandle Tonight And Continue Through Early Friday Morning. The Snow Will Struggle To Accumulate On The Relatively Warm Ground Initially...But It It Will Indeed Start To Accumulate Overnight Tonight.
By Thursday Evening...Expect A Variety Of Snowfall Totals Will Be Seen...Depending On The Local Elevation. Generally...Accumulations Of 3 To 8 Inches Will Occur...With The Lower Amounts Near The Plate River Valley.
Also...North Winds Of 15 To 20 Mph...With Gusts To 35 Mph On Thursday...Will Create Hazardous Blowing And Drifting Of Snow.
A Winter Storm Warning Means Significant Amounts Of Snow... Sleet...And Ice Are Expected Or Occurring. Strong Winds Are Also Possible. This Will Make Travel Very Hazardous Or Impossible.
WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON
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Urgent - Weather Message National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 309 AM MDT Wed Apr 9 2008
Sioux-Dawes-Box Butte-ScottsBluff-Banner-Morrill-Kimball- Cheyenne- Including The Cities Of...Harrison...Chadron...Alliance... Scottsbluff...Gering...Harrisburg...Bridgeport...Bayard... Kimball...Sidney 309 AM MDT Wed Apr 9 2008
...Wind Advisory Remains In Effect From 9 AM This Morning To 6 PM MDT This Afternoon...
A Wind Advisory Remains In Effect From 9 AM This Morning To 6 PM MDT This Afternoon.
Developing Surface Low Pressure Over Colorado Will Combine With A Strong Southeast Flow Just Above Ground Level To Produce Gusty Winds Across The Western Nebraska Panhandle Today.
Southeast Winds Of 25 To 35 Mph With Gusts To 45 Mph Will Develop In The Panhandle This Morning...And Continue Through The Afternoon. Motorists Should Use Caution...Especially If Driving Lightweight Or High Profile Vehicles.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008 8:20 AM
Sallows Military Museum Open House - The Alliance Park Foundation will host an open house on April 9th from 5-7 p.m. at the Sallows Military Museum. This open house will showcase improvements that have been made to the Sallows Conservatory by the Foundation as well as featuring an exhibit by Keith Jacobshagen .
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 10:52 AM
Juvenile In Custody After In Gun Incident - The Alliance Police Department took one juvenile subject into custody while a second juvenile, both of Alliance, has been named a suspect after an incident last night involving a gun in the 600 block of West Third. Lieutenant Ken Hart said the gun was not a real one but a BB gun that looked real. Hart said according to the report the two juveniles are accused of threatening a third juvenile.
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Tuesday, April 8, 2008 10:35 AM
Junior Fire Patrol Returns! - Volunteer firefighters did not make a commitment to devote hundreds of hours to their communities overnight. The Alliance Volunteer Fire Department is bringing back a program that, years ago, may have inspired some of its members. Junior Fire Patrol returns to the fire hall at 6 p.m. this Thursday, April 10.
Habitat Groundbreaking This Sunday - Habitat for Humanity of Box Butte County opened spring with a fun run this past Saturday and invites the public to a groundbreaking ceremony at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 13, for its next house at 651 East Eighth Street.
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Friday, April 4, 2008 8:37 AM
"Museum" or Empty Struture? - When, or if, the large new building in Central Park becomes a museum was a point of contention in a marathon City Council meeting last night. At issue is the Memorandum of Understanding between the city and the Eldred Foundation that funded the expansion/reconstruction project. The Foundation has set a deadline a little more than a month away for the City to plan and move its exhibits in. Council members noted that the document between the parties called for the City to take over responsibility for a "museum" not an empty structure.
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Thursday, April 3, 2008 10:55 AM
9-Year-Old Student Hit By Car - March 28 at 3:23 p.m. the Alliance Police Department responded to an accident involving a child at Sixth and Grand. According to a police report, Tanya M. Klinkerman, 38, Alliance, was westbound on Sixth, crossing Grand, when a 9-year-old student ran into the street and collided with the passenger side of the vehicle. No information was available on the child's condition Thursday morning.
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Thursday, April 3, 2008 9:58 AM
Prescribed Burns Set For April - Nebraska Game and Parks Commission crews will conduct prescribed burns on six Panhandle wildlife management areas in April, according to Dustin Darveau, wildlife biologist at the Commission's district office in Alliance.
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Wednesday, April 2, 2008 4:12 PM0
Flouride Requirement Shouldn't Affect Alliance - The city of Alliance should not be affected by a bill that would require cities and towns with at least 1,000 residents to add fluoride to their water. According to Mike Hulquist, water superintendent for the city of Alliance, city water averages .8 ppm of naturally-occurring fluoride, which is above the minimum level required.
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Wednesday, April 2, 2008 2:24 PM
AHS Grad 6th At Olympic Trials - Frank Thompson, a 2006 Alliance High graduate, competed at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Shooting (Shotgun), which concluded recently. Thompson took sixth place with 495 targets in Men’s Skeet, though he did not qualify for a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team.
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Wednesday, April 2, 2008 10:12 AM
Scrapbooking Crop Helps Autism - A 24-hour scrapbooking crop will raise funds to increase local autism awareness. The event opens 6 p.m. Friday, April 4, at the Newberry Building.
Dental Days Coming In June - The Panhandle Public Health District is coordinating Dental Days, set for June 6-7 in Alliance and other Panhandle communities. Although still more than two months away, PPHS is looking for eligible children to take part in the annual event. For information about Dental Day or income qualifications, call 866-701-7173.
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Tuesday, April 1, 2008 3:30 PM
Hwy 385 Plane Crash Report Released - The National Transportation Safety Board has released the factual report regarding the plane crash that happened over one year ago near Highway 385 and Nance Road. The report contains information about the aircraft and conditions during the crash, as well as transmission reports and witness accounts.
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