Western NewsLocal news for Western, NE continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Council approves anti-drug funds- May 30, 2008 Meeting in special session, members of the Gering City Council approved $30,554 for a Gering police officer to work with the regional WING drug task force.http://www.topix.net/city/western-ne/2008/05/council-approves-anti-drug-funds?fromrss=1 Theatre West opens new season- May 28, 2008 A Dog's Life will play at 7:30 p.m. on May 28-31 and June 4-7 in the Little Theatre at Western Nebraska Community College.http://www.topix.net/city/western-ne/2008/05/theatre-west-opens-new-season?fromrss=1 Initial Report Indicates Work Release Inmate Suffered A Heart Attack- May 23, 2008 The official report has not been submitted, but the initial indication is that a Minatare man who died while on work release from the county jail suffered a heart attack.http://www.topix.net/city/western-ne/2008/05/initial-report-indicates-work-release-inmate-... Commissioners approve lodging tax increase, Hewgley abstains- May 20, 2008 The two-percent hike was strongly opposed two weeks ago by the Western Nebraska Taxpayers Association during a crowded public hearing.http://www.topix.net/city/western-ne/2008/05/commissioners-approve-lodging-tax-increase-he... Central, Western Nebraska voters make many decisions Tuesday- May 15, 2008 A number of local races from bond issues to sales taxes did get decided Tuesday night. via KHGIhttp://www.topix.net/city/western-ne/2008/05/central-western-nebraska-voters-make-many-dec... |