University of Nebraska President Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., announced today that he has named H. Dele Davies, M.D., the chief academic officer at the University of Nebraska Medical Center for more than a decade, as UNMC’s interim chancellor. Dr. Davies’ appointment is effective immediately, subject to formal approval by the…
(LINCOLN, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is proud to congratulate Pam Zilly on her retirement after 37 years of service to the people of Nebraska. Zilly has spent the last 16 years as Director of the Nebraska State Patrol Crime Laboratory. “Pam has been an incredible public servant for nearly…
Grand Island, Neb. — In 2021, the National Fire Protection Association estimated fireworks were involved in 12,264 reported fires, including 2,082 total structure fires, 316 vehicle fires and 9,866 outside and other fires. These resulted in an estimated $59 million in direct property damage. In addition to property damage, the…
TeamMates Mentoring and the Miss Nebraska Organization are proud to team up in support of Mentoring and Literacy among Nebraska students. TeamMates Mentoring was co-founded by Dr. Tom Osborne and hs wife Nancy in 1991 and since then more than 49,000 matches have been made. TeamMates mission is to impact…
GRAND ISLAND, NE – After nearly five years of planning, the Central Platte Natural Resources District’s (CPNRD) Board of Directors approved the low bid from Rogge General Contractors Inc. of Lincoln to build a new office with an education center at their monthly meeting on Thursday. The overall cost will be…
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division hosted its third annual Family Summit at Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa, June 27, bringing together families from Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota representing 41 loved ones lost to a fentanyl poisoning. “This is a somber day,” DEA Omaha Division…
A semi and train collided around 3:47pm Thursday in Phelps County. It occurred near the intersection of 733 Road and Highways 6 & 34, or about 3 miles east of Holdrege. Initial reports from Phelps County Sheriff's Office were that there were no injuries and the tanker trailer being pulled…
HOLDREGE – Two Holdrege native artists will be featured in the Iron Horse Creative Art District’s July pop-up art gallery. The artwork of Holdrege High School 2023 graduate Jillian Bailey and the late Brad Pearson will be displayed at the Spirit of Grace Church, 413 West Ave. The church will…
Lexington, Neb. -- The 73rd Annual Meeting of the Nebraska Rural Radio Association (NRRA) Tuesday, June 11, 2024, included election of three individuals to the Board of Directors for three-year terms. For Director from District #5, incumbent Tracy Zink of Indianola ran unopposed. District #5 includes 18 counties in south…
HOLDREGE – Pop-up art, a mural, and a new all-day art and music festival will bring downtown Holdrege to life this summer as part of the new Iron Horse Arts District. Cassie Ehrenberg, project manager for the district, said one of the long-term goals of the arts district is to…
