Betty L. Davis age 84 of McCook passed away in North Platte on April 26, 2022. She was born in Greeley, CO on September 14, 1937, to Harold and Lula M. (Cumley) Sothman. The family move to McCook in 1970. On September 27, 1952, she wed Gene Ellenwood.

The act of breathing is essential to life and can be done with or without thinking about it. You can control your breath and vary it, but eventually air must come in, and air must go out. The breath of life and breathing exercises are an important aspect of many religions.

BEAVER CITY - In the aftermath of two harrowing wildfires that burned thousands of acres in Furnas County earlier in the month, a tree planting ceremony was held in the town square of the county seat on April 29, 2022.

LINCOLN, Neb. (April 28, 2022) - Officially proclaimed National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) by Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts, the annual celebration showcases the contributions of the tourism industry to the state’s and nation’s economy.

INDIANOLA - After a pair of local wildfires had brought awful destruction to local farmers and rachers, Indianola’s John O’Dea and Jon Harris thought a fundraiser was in order. The idea was simple.

Each year, District Nine of the Nebraska American Legion selects a member with a long and distinguished record of service for its Cornerstone Award. Part of the certificate reads, “by providing service to post, community and state above and beyond expected duties.”

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Service Centers in Furnas and Red Willow counties are hosting a disaster assistance workshop on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 5 p.m. at the Cambridge Public High School gymnasium in Cambridge.