Body ALMA - Houston Billeter scored 12 of his game-high 29 in the fourth quarter and led sixth-seeded Southwest to a consolation win over fifthseeded Hi-Line to close out the RPAC Tournament Friday in Alma. Southwest improved to 7-10 while the Bulls fell to 8-11 this season.

Body Katherine Jo (Stewart) Tellus of Cambridge, Nebraska, passed away from complications due to Alzheimer’s on Friday, January 31st, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home in Bloomfi eld, Nebraska. She was seventy-six years old.

Body William Charles “Bill” Strackbein, age 55, of Overton, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the Grand Island Regional Medical Center, Grand Island, Nebraska surrounded by his loved ones.

Body Helen Joan (Ruppert) Magee, age 92, of McCook, died on January 31, 2025. When God whispered her name and called her to join his heavenly choir for all eternity, Helen was ready and gladly went.

Body This “sweet”lady is going to be 95 on Valentine’s Day!!! Send her a card to tell her how amazing she is: DONNA SHAFER 402 Pine Street Arapahoe, NE. 68922.

Body I was so very blessed by the Open House for my 90th birthday that my dear family hosted for me on January 18. It was so special to see friend, family members, and acquaitnences at my Open House. I would like to thank everyone for the visits, flowers, cards, and gifts.

Body January 31, 2025 For the first time this century, Nebraska’s property taxpayers opened their statements in December and saw a reduction. The state’s economy continues to grow at a near record pace and our population has surpassed two million.

Body In 2022, the Justice Department charged two people for allegedly attempting to obstruct a government investigation into Huawei, a Chinese-owned company. Both defendants, thought to be Chinese intelligence officers, orchestrated a plot to steal sensitive case material from the U.S.

Body Nebraska 4-H celebrates February as 4-H Month to unite youth, parents, volunteers, and alumni to honor past, present, and future outcomes developed through 4-H.

Body The most recent survey of teen mental health by the Centers for Disease Control in 2023 revealed that 20.3% of adolescents in the United States have been diagnosed with a mental health condition. This reflects a 35% increase since 2016.