Shelbi Hopkins of Grand Island: Driving Under Suspension; Speeding 21-35 MPH; Plea: No Contest; Found: Guilty; Sentence: Pay $300.00 in fines and court costs. Amberlee Wilmot of Arapahoe: Issuing a Bad Check; Defendant Failed to Appear; Continued to May 3, 2021 @ 9:30 A.M.

This has been an exhausting year for moms. Last spring, we had no idea we would still be dealing with this pandemic a year later.

Last week was deemed ‘Revenue’ week here at the capitol. More long days and nights of passionate and sometimes angry debates ensued as we tackled taxation issues among other things.

The Southern Valley Journalism team returned from state competition with a Class C NSAA State Journalism runner-up trophy for the second year in a row. They competed for the on site portion of the championship on Monday, April 26 .

Julia Holdcroft is one of two national recipients of the 2021 Kristen Caperton Inspiration Award through Academic Decathlon.

The Arapahoe Public Library has been selected to receive a $20,000 grant from the Kreutz Bennet Donor-Advised Fund, an affiliated fund of Nebraska Community Foundation, to complete their extensive renovation project.