Broken Bow, Neb. -- Broken Bow City Offices remained closed Friday, May 3, due to flooding in the Municipal Building and will remain closed Monday, May 6. City Administrator David Schmidt said Friday, "The phone system is slated for repairs on Monday. Fingers crossed, if they are able to bring…
Keiser 4-H Scholarship Two Dawson County 4-H’ers received the Donna and Daryl Keiser 4-H Scholarship. Lexi Johnson, daughter of Mike and Erica Johnson of Gothenburg and Emma Luther, daughter of Gale and Jill Luther of Overton were the recipients of $500 scholarships. These $500 4-H Scholarships were given by the…
Courtesy photo — Patriot Guard members, local officials & citizens celebrate the dedication of the recently completed Elwood Veterans Memorial — 5-2-24 Elwood, Neb. -- April 2 was a day to remember when the new Veterans Memorial in Elwood was dedicated. Located at 405 Ripley Street in Elwood, it is…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, in a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) praised the spirit of Nebraskans in pulling together after 14 tornadoes devastated Nebraska. “I want to thank our first responders, especially those in Douglas and Washington County, for the work that they did,” Ricketts said. “I…
Grand Island, Neb. — The future of Camp Augustine in Grand Island is starting to take shape, and the architectural firm Big Muddy Workshop is helping the city craft that future. On Monday, May 6, the city will be holding an open house for the public to view informational drawings,…
OMAHA – (May 1, 2024) – Next week, the American Lung Association is turning Nebraska turquoise to raise awareness of lung cancer and encourage residents to take action to end the disease. The Lung Association is also celebrating the 10th anniversary of LUNG FORCE, a nationwide movement to end lung cancer.The annual…
Lincoln – Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined a coalition of 21 states in a lawsuit opposing an ATF rule that would prevent law-abiding Americans from privately selling firearms. The rule seeks to require a federal firearms dealer license for every individual who sells a firearm for anything the ATF sees…
City Administrator David Schmidt issued this statement about flooding in the Municipal Building that has prompted closing of the City Offices: "Due to the extensive flooding in the Municipal Building, the City Offices will remain closed to the public Friday, May 3rd, 2024. It is yet to be determined if…
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has submitted a request to President Joe Biden requesting a federal disaster declaration for the state. It includes a request for federal assistance for a wide range of emergency relief costs, including debris removal, emergency protective measures and individual assistance. The affected area includes multiple counties…
LINCOLN, Neb. – By order of Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, the Nebraska National Guard will deploy personnel to fulfill multiple requests for resources by Douglas County officials and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Earlier this week, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (NE) and the Omaha Police Department both submitted…
