Andrew Jackson Higgins, designer and manufacturer of World War 11 landing craft known as “Higgins boats,” was born August 28, 1886, at Columbus, Nebraska. His parents were John Gonegle Higgins, a prominent lawyer and judge, and Annie Long O’Connor Higgins. Both parents are buried in Columbus. Higgins attended schools in…
Holdrege, Neb. -- After lengthy discussion, The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District’s (CNPPID) board of directors approved a motion to direct staff to prepare an agreement to allow Central property to be used for a shooting range southeast of Lexington. The action at Monday’s regular monthly meeting, subject…
Cambridge Arapahoe Seniors over Ravenna Seniors 8-7 Minden Seniors over Holdrege Inspire Rehabilitation Seniors 1-0 Ravenna Juniors over Cambridge Arapahoe Juniors 9-8 Minden Juniors over Holdrege Wilkins ADP Juniors 10-9 Overton Bandits Juniors over Alma Juniors 11-1
On Tuesday, District Court Judge Jodi Nelson ordered Kenneth Jason McCants to pay $87k in restitution to the victims of the Nebraska Game Day Experience. Judge Nelson also ordered McCants to pay $252k in civil penalties and additional fees. Judge Nelson previously found McCants liable for the Nebraska Game Day Experience and…
Former Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez was rewarded for having a huge season as this week he was named to the UFL's all league squad. Although he did not begin the year as the Birmingham Stallions' starter, Martinez finished the season as one of just two players to throw for 300…
The NSAA has announced the winners of the Buckle Up Phone Down Cup – a program designed to recognize the most successful interscholastic high school activities programs in Nebraska State Championship level competition. Schools in four classifications of three divisions earn awards. Southern Valley high school won the title for…
Advanced ag technology has gained important momentum in recent years, and Nebraska is playing a key leadership role. A panel of entrepreneurs and business analysts spoke in detail on that theme during a May 29 symposium at Nebraska Innovation Campus. The presentations and discussions, part of the Heuermann Lecture series, described…
Courtesy/ Frontier Co Extension. Curtis 4-H Clover Kid Camp making “Leap Into 4-H” posters. “Leaping into 4-H where the Sky is the Limit" camp was attended by 27 Frontier County Clover Kids recently. These camps are part of the summer workshops provided by the Nebraska Extension Frontier County Office. One…
United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that George Lesley Weaver, Jr., 38, of Lincoln, Nebraska, was sentenced on June 5, 2024, in federal court in Lincoln for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute 5 kilograms or more of cocaine, 400 grams or more of fentanyl and 50…
Holdrege, Neb. - The Minden First Bank Seniors came to Landmark Field with hopes of keeping their perfect season alive. The Holdrege Inspire Rehab Seniors were playing with the exact same mission. As both undefeated teams clashed on Wednesday night, it didn't take long for fans to see this would…
