A 34-year-old Albion man will serve 2 years of probation following his conviction for Misdemeanor Motor Vehicle Homicide following a Phelps County Court jury trial earlier this year. On Tuesday morning, Phelps County Judge Michael Mead also ordered Andy Eickhoff to complete 20 hours of community service, pay $1,000 fine…
Students across Nebraska are returning to school this month and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division is reminding families to make time for conversations about the unintended consequences of drug experimentation before kids head out the door for a new year of learning. Fentanyl and methamphetamine remain the top…
Holdrege, Neb. - Sometimes law enforcement and emergency service personnel need to face harsh realities and prepare for those unlikely, but real, situations. That was the goal for area officers and first responders on Thursday when they held an active shooter training session at the Holdrege Middle School. Just over…
A Heartwell man has been sentenced on sexual assault of a child charges. Kearney County District Court records say 61-year-old Alan Mais was sentencedyesterday to six years in prison for two counts of 3rd degree Sexual Assault of aChild and Felony Child Abuse. He was also ordered to register as…
As they ramp up for another 11-day run, the Nebraska State Fair is reminding guests that all visitors can look forward to free parking on the Fonner Park Campus and off-site shuttle service during the Nebraska State Fair. Courtney Glock, Nebraska State Fair Marketing Director, said on-site parking is available…
Lincoln, Nebraska – DG Fuels, a U.S.-owned sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) company, in cooperation with the Nebraska BioEconomy has selected Phelps County, Nebraska for its first Midwest production facility. The plant will produce 193 million gallons of zero or low CO2 lifecycle emissions SAF per year and meet ASTM fuel standards.…
The Nebraska Prairie Museum will be holding a grand opening for its new faux sod house on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. The program will feature sod house history, information on the National Sod House Society, and the museum’s future programs plans will be highlighted. After much planning…
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Gov. Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Timothy E. Hoeft as district court judge in the 10th Judicial District. That district includes Adams, Clay, Franklin, Harlan, Kearney, Nuckolls, Phelps, and Webster counties. Hoeft has been a county court judge in the 10th Judicial District since 2013. He was the county…
KEARNEY- Because of the extreme heat, Two Rivers Public Health Department is recommending everyone take precautions to avoid heat illnesses. As temperatures soar and the summer heat wave continues, it's important to remain vigilant about the risks of heat-related illnesses. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are serious conditions that can…
Lincoln – July 2024 marks the second anniversary of 988, the three-digit suicide prevention and mental health crisis national lifeline. 988 provides a direct connection to care and support for anyone experiencing a suicidal, substance use, and/or mental health-related crisis, or any form of emotional distress. This free and confidential mental…
