March 22, 2023 (Grand Island, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a David City man following a pursuit near Grand Island Wednesday morning. At approximately 7:15 a.m., a trooper observed an eastbound Chevrolet Equinox traveling at over 100 miles per hour on Interstate 80 near mile marker…
PENDER - Pender Community Hospital announced it has been recognized as a 2023 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, this annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX™. “I’m…
Nebraska and Iowa filed intent to sue the EPA over the lack of response to authorize E-15 for 2023 and Governor Pillen gives us an update on that. The Governor was in West Point, Fremont, and Creston yesterday for a National Ag Day tour. Tensions are high as the Nebraska…
Nebraska and Iowa filed intent to sue the EPA over the lack of response to authorize E-15 for 2023. Gov. Jim Pillen gave an update on the legal process. Pillen made a stop at Oak Barn Beef in West Point on Tuesday afternoon, and was also in attendance at the…
Governor Pillen addressed bank security in Nebraska and the proposed Epic Tax during his monthly call-in show. NPPD is out inspecting wooden poles with the project expected to be completed in June. A 32 year old woman was injured in Omaha during an exchange with a juvenile male who she…
WASHINGTON — Bipartisan momentum is building in Congress to restrict China and other foreign adversaries from purchasing U.S. farmland, a reflection of a similar push by some states as well as apprehension over Chinese spy balloons, rising land prices and growing international competition. “Foreign ownership of agricultural land threatens small…
Cuming County Area Relay for Life will be held on Friday, April 14th at the Nielsen Center in West Point. Carly Salak has more information about the Survivor Meal. Salak says the meal starts at 5 with opening ceremonies beginning at 6.
Columbus, Neb. – Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has contracted with Alamon Utility Services and Osmose Utility Services to inspect wood poles on its distribution system and subtransmission and transmission facilities during the calendar year 2023. Crews from the contractors are expected to begin inspections this week and aim to complete…
41 minors, ranging in age from 17-20 years old, were busted at an underage drinking party southwest of Pilger. Those in the OPPD service area might see drones near power lines for the next couple of weeks. West Point Community Theatre's Spring production "Church Basement Ladies: A Second Helping" runs…
At about 10:00 p.m. on Saturday night the Stanton County Sheriff’s office responded to a complaint of an underage drinking party at a Willer’s Cove lake residence, southwest of Pilger. Upon arriving the Sheriff’s office verified the large presence of minors inside consuming alcoholic beverages. The host of the party…
