Scottsbluff City Council to Consider Liquor Licenses

Council to review applications for The Dugout and Great Plains Distillery

Feb. 28, 2026 at 2:15am

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The Scottsbluff City Council will hold public hearings and consider two liquor license applications at their regular meeting on Monday. The applications are for The Dugout and Great Plains Distillery.

Why it matters

Liquor licenses are an important part of the business operations for restaurants, bars, and distilleries in Scottsbluff. The council's decisions on these applications will impact the ability of these establishments to serve alcohol and operate their businesses.

The details

The Scottsbluff City Council will review liquor license applications for The Dugout and Great Plains Distillery at their upcoming meeting. The council will hold public hearings to gather input from the community before making their decisions on whether to approve the licenses.

  • The Scottsbluff City Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 28, 2026.

The players

The Dugout

A local restaurant and bar in Scottsbluff that has applied for a liquor license.

Great Plains Distillery

A distillery in Scottsbluff that has applied for a liquor license.

Scottsbluff City Council

The governing body of the city of Scottsbluff that will review and decide on the liquor license applications.

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What’s next

After the public hearings, the Scottsbluff City Council will vote on whether to approve the liquor license applications for The Dugout and Great Plains Distillery.

The takeaway

The council's decisions on these liquor license applications will have a significant impact on the ability of these local businesses to operate and serve alcohol to customers in Scottsbluff.