News for Mitchell NE - AmericanTowns.com AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Mitchell Nebraska. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/mitchell-ne News for Mitchell NE - AmericanTowns.com 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/mitchell-ne https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 16 May 2024 18:31:39 -0500 Scotts Bluff County Fair 2022 Schedule: Saturday, July 23, 2022 8am: Shooting Sports 8am: Clothing Entry 9am: Fashion Show Judging 3am: Table Setting Contest 6am: Public Clothing https://www.americantowns.com/news/scotts-bluff-county-fair-2022-31405276-mitchell-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/scotts-bluff-county-fair-2022-31405276-mitchell-ne.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Old West Balloon Fest Craft Fair 2023 The Craft Fair is held on the main street of Mitchell, NE, and will feature over 75 craft vendors. Look for your local favorites as well as some new https://www.americantowns.com/news/old-west-balloon-fest-craft-fair-2023-31532558-mitchell-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/old-west-balloon-fest-craft-fair-2023-31532558-mitchell-ne.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Scotts Bluff County Fair 2023 Schedule: Saturday, July 29, 2023 7:00AM: 4-H Horse Check-in 8:00AM: 4-H Horse Show Historic Saddle Club 10:30AM: Scotts Bluff County Fair Parade https://www.americantowns.com/news/scotts-bluff-county-fair-2023-31596938-mitchell-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/scotts-bluff-county-fair-2023-31596938-mitchell-ne.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Ricketts Comments on Record-High April Tax Receipts LINCOLN – On May 16th, Governor Pete Ricketts commented on the State’s revenue receipts for April 2022, which topped projections by over https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-comments-on-recordhigh-april-tax-receipts-31368350-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-comments-on-recordhigh-april-tax-receipts-31368350-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Ricketts Hosts 70th Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on 'The Nebraska Way' Podcast Listen to episode thirty-eight of “The Nebraska Way” podcast by clicking here.  Lincoln – On May 17th, Governor https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-hosts-70th-secretary-of-state-mike-pompeo-on-the-nebraska-way-podcast-31368357-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-hosts-70th-secretary-of-state-mike-pompeo-on-the-nebraska-way-podcast-31368357-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Ricketts Seeks Applicants for Legislative District 31 Vacancy The Legislative District 31 map is available by clicking here.  LINCOLN – On May 16th, Governor Pete Ricketts announced that he will seek https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-seeks-applicants-for-legislative-district-31-vacancy-31368326-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-seeks-applicants-for-legislative-district-31-vacancy-31368326-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Nebraska Backs the Blue 100% The Good Life we all enjoy is made possible by the courageous men and women in blue.  After traveling the state for the past 7 ½ years as https://www.americantowns.com/news/nebraska-backs-the-blue-100-31368373-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/nebraska-backs-the-blue-100-31368373-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Nebraska Records Billion Dollars in Monthly Gross Receipts for First Time in State History LINCOLN – Nebraska’s April revenue receipts are out, and the results are record-smashing. The State’s gross receipts for last https://www.americantowns.com/news/nebraska-records-billion-dollars-in-monthly-gross-receipts-for-first-time-in-state-history-31371254-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/nebraska-records-billion-dollars-in-monthly-gross-receipts-for-first-time-in-state-history-31371254-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Nebraska Achieves Record-High Employment LINCOLN – On May 20th, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that Nebraska’s preliminary employment for April 2022 reached an all-time https://www.americantowns.com/news/nebraska-achieves-recordhigh-employment-31371255-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/nebraska-achieves-recordhigh-employment-31371255-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Mortal But Unconquerable: Memorializing Our Fallen Heroes On Memorial Day, we honor men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in military service to our nation. Time and again throughout our https://www.americantowns.com/news/mortal-but-unconquerable-memorializing-our-fallen-heroes-31374925-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mortal-but-unconquerable-memorializing-our-fallen-heroes-31374925-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Ricketts to Host 'Legislative Wrap-Up' Town Halls in Chadron and Lexington Lincoln – On May 27th, Governor Pete Ricketts announced that he will host town halls in Chadron and Lexington on Wednesday, June 8th. At the https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-to-host-legislative-wrapup-town-halls-in-chadron-and-lexington-31378284-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-to-host-legislative-wrapup-town-halls-in-chadron-and-lexington-31378284-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Ricketts to Host 'Legislative Wrap-Up' Town Halls in Grand Island and Wahoo LINCOLN – On May 27th, Governor Pete Ricketts announced that he will host town halls in Chadron and Lexington on Wednesday, June 8th. At the https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-to-host-legislative-wrapup-town-halls-in-grand-island-and-wahoo-31378286-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-to-host-legislative-wrapup-town-halls-in-grand-island-and-wahoo-31378286-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 A Letter to Nebraska’s Graduates by Governor Pete Ricketts Dear College Graduates, Congratulations!  You did it!  You persevered through a once-in-a-century pandemic to earn your degree. Your https://www.americantowns.com/news/a-letter-to-nebraskas-graduates-by-governor-pete-ricketts-31379254-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/a-letter-to-nebraskas-graduates-by-governor-pete-ricketts-31379254-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Ricketts, First Lady Debut 2023 Nebraska License Plate Design LINCOLN – On May 31st, Governor Pete Ricketts and First Lady Susanne Shore revealed the design of the next general issue Nebraska license plate. https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-first-lady-debut-2023-nebraska-license-plate-design-31379256-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-first-lady-debut-2023-nebraska-license-plate-design-31379256-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Three Nominees Forwarded for the District Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District LINCOLN – The Judicial Nominating Commission for the District Judge in the Fourth Judicial District (consisting of Douglas County) has provided https://www.americantowns.com/news/three-nominees-forwarded-for-the-district-court-judge-in-the-fourth-judicial-district-31381276-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/three-nominees-forwarded-for-the-district-court-judge-in-the-fourth-judicial-district-31381276-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500