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Ryschon named Student of the Month

Piper Ryschon of Scottsbluff, Neb., is Chadron State College’s Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month for January.

Hastings city councilman apologizes for insensitive comments made during recent meeting

Valentine woman’s unexpected connection to L.A. wildfires

High school baking class organizes first Cupcake Wars competition

A class of high school students showcased their baking talent and creativity in the first-ever Cupcake Wars competition last week.

Newcomers among 43rd QuackOff duck racers

McKenna Myers-Staack of Avoca is best dressed with Avoca Super Duck

Newspaper editor dies due to injuries from crash

63-year-old Jay Prauner has died following injuries he'd gotten from a car accident Jan. 16.

NDOT has maintenance work scheduled on U.S. 77

Surface preservation work planned

Sen. Strommen introduces four bills, takes on key legislative roles in busy session

Nebraska State Senator Paul Strommen, representing District 47, has announced the introduction of three new legislative bills this session, bringing his total to four.

Suspected drunk driver crashes into river

Law enforcement in northeast Nebraska responded to a single-vehicle injury accident Saturday evening.

Cooper Foundation community grants awarded for 2024

The Jim B. and Lillian F. Cooper Foundation and Midwest Bank proudly announce the 2024 grant recipients.

Norfolk woman killed in two-vehicle crash

A Norfolk woman has been killed in a weekend two-vehicle accident.

Emergency plane landing on Highway 136 Near Hebron

Emergency plane landing on Highway 136 Near Hebron on Sunday

Drivers asked to avoid Highway 83/20 intersection after semi crash

The Cherry County Sheriff’s Office is urging drivers to steer clear of the intersection of Highways 83 and 20 south of Valentine on Sunday evening due to a semi-truck crash.

Alliance police locate missing 14-year-old girl

14-year-old Adriana L. Whirlwind Horse returned home safely Sunday after she was reported missing Sunday morning.

Beatrice Area Chamber names award winners

Businesses, individuals and a non-profit receive awards

Two Sidney residents arrested in connection with recent stolen vehicle

A Sidney man and woman were arrested January 23 in on charges in connection with a car stolen near Sidney.

Tax Credit is finally on the way for 179,000 family caregivers in Nebraska

Support is finally on the way for Nebraska’s 179,000 family caregivers and the parents, spouses, and other loved ones they care for with a tax credit provided by the Caregiver Tax Credit Act.

Fairbury presents annual short and long-term Street Improvement Plan

This week, the city of Fairbury unveiled its 1- and 6-year Street Improvement Plan for 2025-2030, identifying at least six road projects the city will work to improve this calendar year.

Porcupine man found guilty of killing girlfriend and unborn baby

A 20-year-old Porcupine man has been found guilty in the shooting death of his girlfriend and her unborn baby.