The U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court's judgment in favor of an Omaha police officer who filed a civil rights lawsuit against the city of Omaha and the chief of police. After finding out in 2017 that a 2010 sexual harrassment complaint wasn't adequately investigated,…
The Beverly Hillbillies Musical is coming up this weekend and next at the West Point Community Theatre. Cast members Jed and Granny Moses tell us what it's all about. Showtimes are this Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., this Sunday at 2:00 p.m., next Friday at 7:30 p.m., and next…
Last night the West Point-Beemer School Board approved raises for some staff and gave an update on the Ag Facility Project. The cost of a gallon of regular unleaded gas in Nebraska has risen $0.13 in the last week. Bronze plaques have been stolen from area cemeteries, parks, and other…
The West Point-Beemer School Board met for their regular monthly meeting Monday night. Superintendent DJ Weddle provided an update on the Ag Facility Project. Also at Monday night's meeting, the board approved Classified Staff and Administrative raises not to exceed 3.5% for the 2024-2025 school year.
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.0 percent in January, down from the 3.2 percent announced in December but unchanged from a revised December rate. The state’s jobless rate was 2.9 percent one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate remained at 3.7 percent in January.The total…
LINCOLN - Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for January 2024 is 2.5 percent, seasonally adjusted. The rate was unchanged from the revised December 2023 rate of 2.5 percent and is up 0.4 percentage points from the January 2023 rate of 2.1 percent. Nebraska was ranked fifth in the nation. National unemployment rate…
The Entertainment has been announced for the Burt County Fair in Oakland on Saturday, July 20th. Zack Janus, owner of Flexed Entertainment. Janus says tickets are available right now online through outhouse.com.
The West Point Park Board is offering a Free Tree Program to West Point Residents. Dave Wimmer talks about how the program works. Wimmer would like to hear from people within the next 10 days at 402-380-8237.
The Craig Alder Grove Parish chicken and ham dinner is being held on Sunday at the Craig Fire Hall. Pastor Gregg Gahan tells us what's all going to be served. The suggested donation is $15 with kids 6 and under free. There will also be a live auction at 12:30.
In the early hours of March 8, 2024, the McCook Police Department received a report of loose cattle at the Red Willow County Fairgrounds. Officers quickly coordinated with a Red Willow County Deputy and sought assistance from the Mid Plains Community College (MPCC) Rodeo Team to corral the wandering cattle.…