05/10/2021 Heather Bussard of Omaha: Possession of a Controlled Substance; Possession of a Controlled Substance Morphine; Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Prohibited Person; Possession of a controlled Substance Marijuana 1 ounce or less Possession of drug paraphernalia; Pos Possession of drug paraphernalia; Possess or Consume open alcohol container; Preliminary Hearing May 21, 2021 @ 9 A.M. Darius Harris of Omaha: Possession of a Controlled Substance; Possession of a Controlled Substance Morphine; Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Prohibited Person; Possession of a controlled Substance Marijuana 1 ounce or less; Possession of drug paraphernalia; Possess or Consume open alcohol container; Preliminary Hearing May 21, 2021 @ 9 A.M.

Nebraska has long been known as the Beef State and May is Beef Month, so it’s the perfect time to enjoy a delicious burger or steak. Agriculture is our state’s largest industry, and beef is the biggest segment of Nebraska agriculture.

Artists and medical personnel both know the importance of art. The famous nurse Florence Nightingale once said, “Variety of form and brilliancy of color in the object presented to patients are an actual means to recovery.” Elaine Poggi, Founder of the Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals agrees and stated “The mood changes when our beautiful nature photos are placed on the walls, providing color, comfort, and hope to patients, caregivers, and loved ones.”

The Executive Board Committee held a hearing on LR 107 last Thursday. The intent of the resolution, introduced by North Platte senator, Mike Groene, is to maintain and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Nebraska against foreign and domestic acts of aggression and abuse of power. The committee received approximately 40 letters in support and 6 opponent letters. We had about an even number of people come in and testify both for and against the bill. The committee heard from 11 proponent testifiers and 7 opponent testifiers, there was no one testifying in a neutral capacity. A resolution like this must have a hearing and if it is advanced from committee, it will have one round of debate on the floor of the legislature.

Graduates from Cambridge, Elwood, Southern Valley and Southwest closed their high school days with commencement activities this weekend, celebrating accomplishments and the beginning of a new journey.

More than 10 years ago - November 29, 2010 - Duckwall’s made the announcement they would be closing all of their stores in early January of 2011. The news was a shock to everyone in Cambridge as Duckwall’s served as the primary general retail option in Cambridge.

On April 11, 2021, William Quinn filed an Amended Motion for Change of Venue to move his upcoming trial out of Furnas County. The matter came for decision before District Judge David W. Urbom on April 29, 2021.

Since President Joe Biden signed his Climate Change Executive Order (EO) 124008 in January, the section that seeks to conserve 30% of U.S. lands and water by 2030 (30 x 30) has generated controversy and led to local communities fighting back against what has been coined “a landgrab.” A group of area citizens are holding a meeting to garner more opposition to the measure on Wednesday, May 19 at 7:00 pm at the Red Willow County Community Building in McCook.

WILCOX - With a first-place relay and individual titles in all three sprint races, the Hi-Line boys track and field team finished runner-up at the Fort Kearney Conference Meet Friday. “It was agreat day to compete,” Coach Kurt Banzhaf said.

PAXTON - With six individual champions, 25 total medalists and 156 team points, the Cambridge girls track and field team dominated the RPAC Championship Meet Friday, beating out runner-up Medicine Valley by 91 points for the title.