Bertrand 5-Plex Ribbon Cutting May 23 with Governor Pillen officiating

Bertrand 5-Plex Ribbon Cutting May 23 with Governor Pillen officiating

BERTRAND - The Village of Bertrand, Bertrand Housing Authority in partnership with South Central Economic Development District, Inc. (SCEDD) is excited to announce the Ribbon Cutting event for the new Sunset View Villa 5-Plex apartments, officiated by Governor Jim Pillen. This housing project is owned and managed by the Bertrand…
“Flank Straps to Rhinestones” – Micah Barnes on Breaking the Barrier

“Flank Straps to Rhinestones” – Micah Barnes on Breaking the Barrier

Competitor, coach, and contractor are just a few hats third-generation cowgirl Micah Barnes wears. From qualifying for the American in the breakaway roping, to serving as an assistant coach for the storied Cal Poly rodeo team, to carrying on her family's legacy through Barnes PRCA Rodeo, Micah Barnes has truly…
CCC-Holdrege Holding Open House

CCC-Holdrege Holding Open House

Central Community College - Holdrege is hosting an open house at the former Great Western Bank Building in Holdrege on May 15th to get community input on the possibility of a CCC relocation at that building. Attendees will see proposed remodeling ideas and provide input on the possible relocation. The…
Neb. AG leads multi-state coalitions in two lawsuits against electric-truck mandates

Neb. AG leads multi-state coalitions in two lawsuits against electric-truck mandates

Lincoln--Attorney General Hilgers is leading multi-state coalitions in two lawsuits to stop both the Biden Administration and the State of California from imposing electric-vehicle mandates on truck owners and operators throughout the country. Today, a coalition of 24 states filed a petition for review in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the…
Huskers to host Colorado at night

Huskers to host Colorado at night

Nebraska and Colorado will meet under the lights at Memorial Stadium this fall, with the game broadcast to a national audience by NBC.  The network announced the matchup on Monday morning, marking the first Huskers’ game time set for the 2024 season. Kickoff time for the matchup between Nebraska and…
Boys district golf results

Boys district golf results

C-5 Boys District Individual Qualifiers: 1. Nash Malone (10), Kearney Catholic, 69 2. Tate Redinger (11), Kearney Catholic, 73 3. Cael Peters (12), Mitchell, 75 4. Cope Smith (10), Amherst, 76 5. Jackson Dunham (11), Kearney Catholic, 76 6. Austin Adelung (12), Amherst, 76 7. Broc Berry (12), Chadron, 76…
Rural Curtis man sentenced in felony child abuse

Rural Curtis man sentenced in felony child abuse

A rural Curtis man was sentenced to 36 months of probation in Frontier County District Court after being found guilty of one count of Child Abuse With No Injury. The charge is a Class 3a Felony. The sentence was handed down on April 24, 2024 to 47-year-old Matthew D. Farr.…
Broken Bow celebrates groundbreaking on school renovations

Broken Bow celebrates groundbreaking on school renovations

BROKEN BOW - Students and staff at Broken Bow Public Schools filed onto the lawn south of the middle school Monday afternoon to celebrate a groundbreaking ceremony for renovations to the high school and middle school buildings. Voters approved a $26.5 million bond issue last fall. The project will involve…
Secretary of State predicts 35% turnout for May 14th primary election

Secretary of State predicts 35% turnout for May 14th primary election

Lincoln -- Nebraska’s statewide primary election is Tuesday, May 14. Secretary of State Bob Evnen predicts voter turnout will be around 35%. The estimate is based on early voting and turnout trends in recent primary elections. “Nebraska’s polling places will be fully staffed and prepared for voters on Election Day,”…