Mitchell News

When Medicare D prescription drug coverage began in January 2006, it protected seniors from high drug costs -- and was the final straw for many small pharmacies, which closed their doors.

When Medicare D prescription drug coverage began in January 2006, it protected seniors from high drug costs -- and was the final straw for many small pharmacies, which closed their doors.

A Mitchell man accused of beating a young boy with a belt has been charged with felony child abuse, third degree domestic assault and disturbing the peace.

Two men were hospitalized Saturdaynight after they were involved in a fight at Lake Minatare that resulted in felony charges being filed against one of them.

JUDGE LEO DOBROVOLNY TODAY HEARD ARGUMENTS IN THE CASE OF GERALD DITTBENNER, WHO FACES 30 FELONY CHARGES.

Dustin and Janelle Corman of Clay Center, a boy, Keaton Hayes Corman, born June 5, 2008.

PRIOR TO ARRAIGNMENT, ATTORNEY STERLING HUFF TODAY FILED A MOTION TO QUASH THE CHARGES AGAINST GERALD DITTBENNER, WHICH INCLUDE 23 COUNTS OF FELONY SEXUAL ASSAULT ON A MINOR OR INCOMPETENT AND FIVE COUNTS OF ...

Heavy rains and high winds caused some minor flooding and some property damage last evening north of Mitchell.

Jeff and Lauri Lamm of Torrington, Wyo., a boy, Brennan True, born April 26. He weighed 9 lb.

A rainbow of tractors roll out of the Farm And Ranch Museum in Gering during the 2007 Oregon Trail Tractor Ride that is expected to attract as many as 60 tractors this year.

Dodge County supervisors are not yet ready to join Fremont officials and area business organizations in changing their minds on their preference for a new expanded alignment for U.S. Highway 30.

Citing the rising cost of fuel, Scotts Bluff County is considering doubling its fares to ride the county operated Handy Bus.

“I saw what my future would be if I keep on like I have in the past.”

Bryan L. Kayser, 2801 West 19th Street, was also ordered to undergo 90-days of electronic monitoring and attend counseling as directed by the probation office. via North Platte Bulletin

"SATURDAY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE HELD THEIR SIXTEENTH ANNUAL "STAMP OUT HUNGER" FOOD DRIVE THROUGHOUT THE NATION SATURDAY." CARRIERS IN ... via KOTA Television

Scotts Bluff County Election Commissioner Vera Dulaney admits there may not be a lot of interest in the May 13th primary. via KNEB-AM Scottsbluff

Mitchell Police arrested six people Saturday evening, five of them juveniles, for a break-in at Food Pride grocery store that night and the car vandalisms Friday night and early Saturday morning in Scottsbluff ... via KTIC

Scottsbluff Police say there were over thirty vehicle windows vandalized overnight Friday and early Saturday morning. via KNEB-AM Scottsbluff

“IF YOU'RE A LOVER OF DOGS, HERE'S THE PLACE TO COME, BECAUSE YOU SEE ALL OF THE BEAUTIFUL ANIMALS.”

THE ANNUAL SCOTTSBLUFF KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW STARTED TODAY AT THE EVENTS CENTER PULLING IN ALMOST ONE THOUSAND ENTRIES FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY. via KOTA Television

A man found with Scottsbluff robbery suspect Daniel Schreiner told Lincoln police he was involved with Schreiner in planning the robbery. via KNEB-AM Scottsbluff

“You can't say, poor kids skip school or anything like that. ... There doesn't seem to be a socio-economic connection.”

Area school officials and the county have been working for nearly three years to keep children in school with a truancy diversion program. via Star-Herald