Regional Coverage

The Panhandle

News from Nebraska's westernmost region, from Scottsbluff to Chadron.

Open CountryThe Panhandle

A Slow Drive Down Highway 61 Through the Panhandle

This stretch of two-lane highway connects some of western Nebraska's most striking rock formations and small-town landmarks.

The ExchangeThe Panhandle

Uneven spring moisture left some Panhandle wheat fields thriving and others well below average.

Tom Hollis · Jul 24, 2026 · 1 min

Open CountryThe Panhandle

Nebraska's oldest state park offers pine-covered buttes and trail options for every skill level.

Jacob Kinsella · Jul 20, 2026 · 1 min

NebraskaThe Panhandle

Even as some Panhandle communities shrink, new energy and agricultural investment is reshaping what remains.

Claire Osborne · Jul 20, 2026 · 1 min