15 years in the making, the Cowboy Trail project set to connect final portion

By Scott Bidroski A project that began almost 15 years ago to provide a safe, convenient place for citizens to walk, run, and bike is moving very close to a milestone.

Work has begun on the final portion of the Cowboy Trail West as crews extend the limestone trail from Rushville to just east of Chadron.

When the project is completed, there will be 40 miles of safe, smooth trail to be utilized by cit…