Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) is encouraging everyone to review how they wash their hands. Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps to take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Many diseases and conditions are spread by not washing hands with soap and clean running water, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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People planning to launch boats in Nebraska this fall should beware of low-water conditions across the state. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission advises boaters to be patient and cautious when launching and loading a boat.

(GRAND ISLAND, NE)- Planting tall grass prairies and wildflowers is vital for Nebraska’s wildlife. The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) will hand out native prairie seed to the public on Friday, October 20th to increase grassland awareness and improve wildlife habitat in Nebraska.

Karen Philips of Holdrege and Doris Bellamy were in Phillipsburg, KS. on Saturday to watch Hayden Bellamy of Colby, KS play in a Regional Tennis Tournament.

Alyse Foster was crowned Queen during Peru State College’s Homecoming. Alyse is the daughter of Mike Foster and Peru State alumni Katie Foster and is the granddaughter of John and Sara Gilbert. She is from Indianola, Nebraska. Alyse is a Criminal Justice Administration major with a minor in theater. Her post-graduation plans include victim advocate or detective work. She is involved in Peru Theatre Company, Residence Hall Association, Women’s Choir, PRIDE, working as a student worker and student ambassador in the admissions office, and is the 2nd floor RA for Morgan Hall. Homecoming Crowning on the football field (Left to right) Tobin Wingender, Jami Mans, Garrison Dodge, Sarah Davis-Kovarik, Lara Wells, Carson Vinsky, Elaina Riley, Past King of 2022 Andrew Black Elk, 2023 King Devin Adams, 2023 Queen Alyse Foster, President Michael Evans, Past Queen of 2022 Daniela Lagunas, Carson Maas, Laini Fullerton, Sawyer Kinnison, student representative to fill-in for Jackson White (Yovone Perez), Gracie Wenzel, Lucas Hrabik, and Halle Thompson.

Lincoln, Neb. – Producing more and doing it with less is sustainability in Nebraska. As farmers are working long hours to bring their crops in this harvest, Nebraska Corn celebrates the vital work each of them does this National Farmer’s Day on October 12.

Harvest of Harmony Parade results Class AA 1 Kearney High School 2 Grand Island Senior High Class A 1 Crete High School 2 Northwest High School (Grand Island) Class B 1 Aurora High School 2 Pierce High School 3 Minden High School Class C 1 Crofton Community Schools 2 Alma High School 3 Heartland Community Schools 4 Hastings St. Cecilia Class D 1 Palmer Public Schools 2 Osmond Community School 3 Fullerton Hr.

Cambridge School Board met in regular session on Monday. In the Superintendent report, Jarod Albers held a conversation with the Board about safety training for the entire staff.

The Oxford Fire Department was called to the 600 block of Central Street in Oxford for a house fire on Sunday, October 8th at just before 3:30 pm. The main fire was quickly extinguished and mutual aid from Beaver City, Edison and Arapahoe was requested to assist with overhaul of the structure.