Gering News

It is very important that our children are safe and in homes that provide support and love.

Kerry Winterer considers himself an outsider to state government. He sees that, combined with his background as a lawyer and businessman, as an asset in his new job heading the state's largest agency: the Department of Health and Human Services.

Nebraska lawmakers worried aloud on Friday that reducing next year's school-funding plan by $32 million might cause local districts to raise property taxes at the same time residents are pleading for relief.

A Scottsbluff woman sideswiped four cars on 10th Street in Gering Friday morning, apparently due to an overdose of prescription drugs.

Gov. Dave Heineman said he is not out to find the best reading program in the state, just those that show the best results.

The Gering city council has decided to place approximately $5,000 in funds with the Heartland Expressway and Ports to Plains Coalitions rather than a state coalition that promotes highway construction in the state.

Recently, I had the pleasure of recognizing several Nebraska employers for their efforts to promote wellness at work.

A somber reminder Friday regarding the sacrifices made by our servicemen as the Iraq/Afghanistan Memorial was unveiled on the west lawn of the Scotts Bluff County Courthouse.

Approximately 40 department heads from the cities of Scottsbluff, Gering, Terrytown and Scotts Bluff County met Wednesday to discuss what is being done and what can be done cooperatively to save money for the four local government entities.

Scotts Bluff County Director of Public Works Bob Bennett says more blowing and drifting Thursday is making things difficult for his road crews as they try to keep paved roads open and get a handle on the more drifted areas on the gravel roads.

It took only 34 minutes for four years of sports memorabilia earned by former Nebraska football player Aaron Taylor to change hands during a bankruptcy auction here Saturday.

Friday B: Alliance at Aurora has been postponed to Saturday, October 31st at 4:00 p.m. CT.

Scotts Bluff County Director of Public Works Bob Bennett says the snowfall in the county varies, although the heaviest amounts are in the southern ends of the county.

The Gering city council Monday night approved adding Martin Luther King Jr. Day to the list of holidays the city will observe beginning this January.

With Halloween creeping up, many people are out looking for the best costumes in town.

One panhandle teacher has recived a STAR award from the Nebraska Department of Education.

Nebraska's Attorney General stopped by the Scotts Bluff County Detention Center today for his first visit to the facility since it was completed.

After six months of negotiations, the Gering School Board has ratified a new contract with teachers for the 2009-2010 school year.

Leonard Reiber, age 80 of Blair formerly Scottsbluff, passed away Monday, October 12, 2009 at the MCH Health System in Blair, NE.

Twin City residents got their chance today to get rid of some materials that are otherwise difficult to dispose of.