Courtesy Stanton Co Sheriff

Stanton County Pickup-Tractor Collision

On Thursday afternoon just before 5:00 p.m. the Stanton County Sheriff’s office investigated a pickup-tractor accident that sent one passenger to the hospital for treatment. The accident on Hwy 35 about 1.5 miles North of Woodland Park occurred when a southbound pickup driven by Phillip Ford, ...

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Courtesy Stanton Co Sheriff

Stanton County Pickup-Tractor Collision

On Thursday afternoon just before 5:00 p.m. the Stanton County Sheriff’s office investigated a pickup-tractor accident that sent one passenger to the hospital for treatment. The accident on Hwy 35 about 1.5 miles North of Woodland Park occurred when a southbound pickup driven by Phillip Ford, ...

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Courtesy/Christina Bennett. Pilge aftermath

Lutherans Raise $100,000 To Rebuild Pilger

The Nebraska Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America announced Friday that it is sending $100,000 to assist in the rebuilding of homes lost in the June 2014 tornadoes that struck the town of Pilger. Bishop Brian Maas said the gift is the result of funds collected by the Synod from ind...

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Governor Ricketts Stands by Ibach Reappointment

Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts says he stands by his decision to reappoint the state's agriculture director despite protests from animal welfare groups that want him removed. Ricketts said Thursday that he thinks Department of Agriculture director Greg Ibach will continue to improve his agency's polic...

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COURTESY/Nebraska Chief Justice Mike Heavican

Chief Justice Says More Rural Attorneys Needed

Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Heavican says the state has a growing need for rural attorneys and for language interpreters to serve the courts. Heavican told lawmakers Thursday that a shortage of lawyers in rural areas has contributed to an increase in Nebraskans who represent them...

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MARLIN PETERMANN PAPIO-MISSOURI RIVER NATURAL RESOURCES DISTRICT

No Explosives Needed On Platte After All

A Platte River ice jam near Omaha has broken up on its own, so officials have canceled plans to attack it with dynamite. The 11/2-mile-long jam had backed up river water in western Douglas County, just west of Omaha, and parts of Saunders County, threatening homes, well fields and a National Guar...

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Jan
30
Fri
all-day Nebraska Tourism Commission Annu...
Nebraska Tourism Commission Annu...
Jan 30 all-day
Nebraska Tourism Commission Annual Agri/Eco-Tourism Workshop Monday, February 23rd through Wednesday, February 25th at Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center in Kearney. The event is designed for those who want to learn more about the[...]
all-day Walk Stars Valentines Ladies Nig... @ West Point
Walk Stars Valentines Ladies Nig... @ West Point
Jan 30 all-day
Relay For Life Walk Stars Ladies Night Out Monday, February 9th at 6pm at HideAway Bar & Grill in West Point. Light supper, style show, door prizes, raffle baskets, Pampered Chef & Signature Homestyles. Advanced[...]
Feb
1
Sun
all-day Annual Ground Hog Chicken & Bisc...
Annual Ground Hog Chicken & Bisc...
Feb 1 all-day
The First United Methodist Church in Oakland will hold their annual Ground Hog Chicken & Biscuits Dinner on Sunday, February 1st, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Oakland City Auditorium. Dinner also includes[...]
Feb
3
Tue
all-day Beemer Senior Center No Bake Bak...
Beemer Senior Center No Bake Bak...
Feb 3 all-day
Beemer Senior Center No Bake Bake Sale going on now through February 3rd. Any or all donations can be dropped off or mailed to the Beemer Senior Center at 213 N Main St, , PO[...]
12:00 pm American Red Cross Blood Drive
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Feb 3 @ 12:00 pm – Feb 3 @ 6:00 pm
American Red Cross Blood Drive Tuesday, February 3rd from noon to 6 p.m. at the Wisner City Auditorium in Wisner. To learn more and make an appointment to donate blood, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED[...]
2:00 pm Car Seat Inspection
Car Seat Inspection
Feb 3 @ 2:00 pm – Feb 3 @ 6:00 pm
Car Seat Inspection Station Tuesday, February 3rd at from 2pm to 6pm at St. Franciscan Hospital in West Point. Call 402-372-4064 to make an appointment and leave message and tech will call you back to[...]
Feb
4
Wed
9:00 am American Red Cross Blood Drive
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Feb 4 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
American Red Cross Blood Drive Wednesday, February 4th from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., at Northeast Community College Lifelong Learning Center in Norfolk. To learn more and make an appointment to donate blood, visit redcrossblood.org[...]
10:00 am Wisner WIC & Immunization Clinic
Wisner WIC & Immunization Clinic
Feb 4 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Wisner WIC and Immunization Clinic Wednesday, February 4th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership Building (1118 Ave E) in Wisner. For an appointment or for more information regarding[...]

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