Travis Morris
Reporter
Travis Morris joined the NBC Nebraska Scottsbluff news team in August 2022. He graduated from Scottsbluff High School in May 2022, and plans to attend the local community college to get a degree in Paramedicine. His journalistic experience comes from the local high school, and at that high school he was the sports and broadcast editor.
The Oregon Trail Community Foundation will be offering four new scholarships.
The Box Butte County Retired Senior Volunteer Program is encouraging the community to participate in the Tree of Love.
Scotts Bluff and Kimball County have made an agreement for veteran services.
The Mitchell City Council appointed a new councilmember at their meeting on Tuesday.
The Gering Civic Center will be under new management.
The Scottsbluff City Council has approved three land improvement projects, including the construction of a new Dollar General on West Overland, the consolidation of Regains Auto Center on E 27th Street, and the establishment of a new building for Reverence Funeral Parlor on Char Avenue.
The Scotts Bluff county has awarded Dan Morford for his years of service to the community.
The Carpenter Center received a grant from the Oregon Trial Community Foundation.
Staff from the office of U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) will be hosting mobile offices hours in Garden and Deuel County next week.
The fundraiser is Friday at 6 p.m. at Hotel 21.
Three new sculptures were unveiled for public viewing at the Gering Plaza on Tuesday.
Each church assisted with food and the logistics of getting SWAT teams and FBI agents to the area during the Gering standoff in late September.
The Western Community College Area Board of Governors has filled its at large vacancy.
The City of Scottsbluff has a new Finance Director.
A Gering artist, Jenifer Berge Sauter, is creating pet portraits to raise money for the Panhandle Humane Society.
A Gering author will be showcasing a new children’s book on Saturday.
The first Thanksgiving in the Valley took place on Nov. 22, 1984, at the Mayflower Moving Company.
The city of Scottsbluff has approved a bid to start repairs on Sixth Avenue.
Platte Valley Bank is warning members of fraudulent texts.
The Farmers Cooperative and Panhandle Cooperative are discussing a potential merger.
The Gering Fire Department provided an update on Wednesdays mobile home fire.
Six churches across the panhandle will be collecting shoeboxes full of gifts for children around the world.
First responders were on the scene of a mobile home fire in Gering Wednesday morning.
The Gering City Council has approved Keno funds to be used for the Riverside Discovery Center.
The Scottsbluff High School Play Production team has had a strong start to its performing season.
Gering High School students will be building a new preschool.
The Minatare Fire Department has received a grain rescue tube.
The Chadron State College president stopped in Scottsbluff to discuss the college’s future plans.
The City of Mitchell has accepted the resignation of councilmember Angie Preston.
The Department of Labor will be hosting a job fair for veterans.
The City of Scottsbluff has approved emergency repairs for a water main.
Scotts Bluff County has started work on sections of Experimental Farm Road.
Multiple races will be returning for the annual Warrior Run.
Five community events will take place in November and December at both the Scottsbluff and Gering branches of Riverstone Bank.
The renovations were done to the front of the building and include new paint, new doors, a security system, and handicapped accessible ramps with railings.
The City of Scottsbluff is currently searching for a new Parks and Rec Director.
A former Scottsbluff Police captain has surrendered his law enforcement certificates.
The Terrytown City Council is looking to fill a vacancy.
Gering Police Department’s K-9 unit receives a protective vest.
The DOVES Program is offering an art exhibit highlighting the stories of domestic violence survivors.
Goshen County Weed and Pest is offering assistance to limit the population of prairie dogs.
Nebraska Medicaid makes a stop in Scottsbluff to discuss the upcoming changes to Medicaid.
The one-year plan will feature two projects and the six-year plan will feature nine projects.
Western Nebraska Community College will be hosting its PAWzitively Pink Fundraiser to support Breast Cancer Awareness.
Pinnacle Bank will be hosting a free costume closet to help families celebrate Halloween.
Scotts bluff County will be improving its 911 reliability and Lander Soccer Complex.
The Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution will welcome a new Deputy Warden.
The City of Scottsbluff has approved future events across town.
Scotts Bluff County will see a change in its county assessor and health director positions.
