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Old Oregon Trail to become M Street within Gering city limits
The Gering City Council approved the redesignation of Old Oregon Trail Road to M Street within city limits on Monday night. City Engineer Annie Folck said the need for change became apparent when the city began working to add additional addresses to the former Lockwood building, which would help first responders better identify points of entry.
Daniel Johnson Dies in Prison
Johnson, Daniel (#18331), a Wyoming inmate, died July 8, 2024, at the Wyoming Medium Correctional Facility in Torrington, WY. Inmate Johnson was convicted of 1st Degree Murder (W.S. 6-2-101a). He was sentenced in Natrona County by Judge Sullins to life imprisonment. Mr. Johnson was born in Sheridan, WY on December...
Summer Carries On, But Harvest Crews On Way
Good morning! Hope you all got a bang out of this past week!. I sure did, sometimes past 1 a.m. Love the holiday, but will admit that I am glad it is over. Now this coming weekend the big deal is Oregon Trail Days. But first, today, July 11th, there...
ORALENE M. WINCHELL
Oralene Marie (Hall) Winchell, age 80, passed away in the early hours of Saturday, July 6, 2024, after a short losing battle with cancer. She was born in Mitchell, Nebraska on September 24, 1943. Daughter of Oral and Pansy (Trauernicht) Hall. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Ruth Snare; sister-inlaw; Judy Hall; brothers- inlaw, Ken McMillan and Jesse Crain; nieces, Kelley Crane and Tracy Walker; nephew, Tyler Hall; and numerous aunts uncles, and cousins.
Scotts Bluff National Monument to Host Backcountry Tour
Gering, NE (RELEASE) July 8th, 2024 — The public is invited to attend a FREE backcountry tour of the north side of Scotts Bluff National Monument on Tuesday, July 23rd at 6:00 p.m. The tour will leave from the Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center located at 190276 Old Oregon Trail in Gering, NE.
Oralene Marie (Hall) Winchell
Sep. 24, 1943 - July 6, 2024. McCOOK, Neb. - Oralene Marie (Hall) Winchell, age 80, passed away in the early hours of Saturday, July 6, 2024, after a short losing battle with cancer. She was born in Mitchell, Neb. on Sep. 24, 1943. Daughter of Oral and Pansy (Trauernicht) Hall.
Sheridan-born inmate dies while serving life sentence
SHERIDAN — Daniel Johnson died July 8 at the Wyoming Medium Correctional Facility in Torrington. Johnson was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced in Natrona County by Judge Sullins to life imprisonment.
Gering Platte Valley Companies Sweeps McCook MNB Bank Seniors in Double Header
Miles Pollmann collected three hits in four at bats, but McCook MNB Seniors lost to Platte Valley Companies 12-7 on Saturday at Gering. Pollmann doubled in the fourth inning, singled in the third inning, and singled in the sixth inning. McCook MNB Seniors were the first to get on the board in the first when Boston Gable induced Pollmann to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored. Platte Valley Companies made the score 3-1 in the bottom of the first after an error scored one run, and Gable grounded out, scoring two runs. McCook MNB Seniors tied the game up in the top of the second thanks to two fielder's choices. McCook MNB Seniors tied the game at three on a fielder's choice by Bryson Gullion. In the bottom of the second, Platte Valley Companies broke up the tie when Kellen Dunn doubled, scoring one run. Then a single by Tanner Gartner followed to extend the lead to 5-3. Platte Valley Companies added to their early lead in the bottom of the third inning after Gable singled, and Colter Shellito grounded out, each scoring one run. Gable earned the win for Platte Valley Companies. The starting pitcher gave up seven hits and seven runs (four earned) over five innings, striking out five and walking three. Gabe Roberts took the loss for McCook MNB Seniors. The starting pitcher went four innings, giving up nine runs (five earned) on eight hits, striking out none and walking one. Espn Hall and Pollmann each drove in two runs for McCook MNB Seniors. Gullion collected two hits for McCook MNB Seniors in four at bats. Platte Valley Companies piled up 11 hits in the game. Gable drove the middle of the lineup, leading Platte Valley Companies with three runs batted in. They went 2-for-3 on the day. Leadoff hitter Gartner led Platte Valley Companies with three hits in four at bats. Isaiah Murillo and Barron Williams each collected multiple hits for Platte Valley Companies. Gable and Williams each stole multiple bases for Platte Valley Companies.
New lead in Chance Englebert disappearance case
(NewsNation) — There has been an update in the case of missing Wyoming man Chance Englebert. The former rodeo star went missing in Gering, Nebraska, five years ago and has not been seen since, leaving behind his wife and young son. A new lead places Englebert two miles from...
Henry H. Meter 1931 - 2024
GERING, Neb. — Henry H. Meter, 93, of Gering, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. His funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 8, 2024, at Gering Zion Church in Gering, Neb., with Pastor Tim Hebbert officiating. Interment will follow at West Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, July 7, 2024, from 4-7 p.m. at Bridgman Funeral Home in Scottsbluff. It is respectfully requested that in lieu of any flowers, memorials in Henry’s honor have been established in care of the church. Online condolences may be made by viewing Henry’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com.
Public reminded of outdoor warning siren testing
Region 22 Emergency Management and Scotts Bluff County Consolidated Communications Center will test the outdoor warning sirens in Gering, Scottsbluff, Terrytown, Lyman, McGrew and Harrisburg on Wednesday, July 10. Sirens will sound at 10 a.m. This test will only last for approximately one minute and will include the Western Nebraska...
Find The Adventurous Spirit Of America At Nebraska’s Scotts Bluff National Monument
GERING, NE – Imagine standing at the edge of a towering bluff, where pioneers once gazed westward with dreams of new beginnings. Scotts Bluff National Monument is not just a landmark; it’s a living testament to the adventurous spirit of the American frontier. With breathtaking vistas and trails...
Public Notice No. 9031
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing on the proposed budget for the Goshen County Tourism Joint Powers Board for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 will be held at the Goshen Economic Development, 110 West 22nd Avenue, Torrington, WY, on Tuesday, the 16th Day of July, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., at which time any and all persons interested may appear and be heard regarding such budget.
Country Store (7/5)
Torrington, WY July 5th, 2024 — Here’s some items that were listed on the Country Store this week:. You can hear the Country Store – a live classified call-in radio show – every weekday at 9:05AM on 98.3FM. Call us during the show with your classified items at (307) 532-2158.
Commissioners Discuss Gorilla Waste Solutions
Torrington, WY (by Cindy Sheeley) July 5th, 2024 — The Goshen County Commissioners held their first July meeting on Tuesday, July 2nd. After departmental updates, the commissioners heard information on Gorilla Waste Solutions, approved a special improvement district for the Cottonwood Estates, and listened to the WYDOT STIP presentation.
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