On June 2, Colonel Bryan Waugh will begin his new job with Nebraska State Patrol. His previous job was chief of police in Kearney.
Some ag leaders said they oppose Gov. Jim Pillen's LB246 but would a more open market approach. Pillen signed the measure Tuesday.
KEARNEY — Johnson Lake in Gosper County has tested positive for E. coli bacteria, according to the Two Rivers Public Health Department.
Nebraska health officials on Monday confirmed the state's first measles case of the year in the Panhandle's Sheridan County.
Greta Rickertsen of Lexington was the gold medal winner in the Dawson County 4-H Meats Contest conducted May 12 at Plum Creek Market Place in Lexington, according to Dawson County 4-H Meats coach Curt Rickertsen of Lexington.
POLLOCK PINES, CA — The Pony Express National Re-Ride, an annual tribute to the legendary mail service of 1860–61, begins on June 18 when the Wyoming Division hands off the mochila (the leather mail pouch) to the Nebraska Division at Lyman.
LEXINGTON — On Memorial Day, the Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles and the Lexington community came together in remembrance and gratitude.
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COZAD — On Thursday, May 29, at 5:30 p.m., the Joel Carlson family will share photos and stories from their fall Nordic adventure. Tour Norway, Denmark and Sweden from a family perspective.
COZAD — Award-winning magician Jeff Quinn will be at the Wilson Public Library at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 28. He will present an interactive magic show suitable for both children and adults.
Overton Public School released its second-semester honor roll and honorable mentions for the 2024-2025 school year.
If a picture is worth 1,000 words, take a look at the 8-x-4-foot handmade Nebraska map at MONA. Students in all 93 counties created artwork representing their county.
LINCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen recognized May as Foster Care Month during a proclamation g ceremony on May 13 at the Nebraska State Capitol. He expressed appreciation for foster parents across Nebraska.
LEXINGTON — Kenneth Harbison has resigned from the Lexington Regional Health Center Board of Directors.
LEXINGTON — The west gym at Lexington High School on Monday night filled with families, friends and community as they gathered for the annual spring band and choir concert.
Lexington Community Foundation has awarded 2025-26 Norall collegiate scholarships to seven recipients.
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