Early Saturday morning, Furnas County deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash at the Shady Rest motel in Arapahoe. Just after 4 a.m.

MCCOOK – Community Hospital has announced the difficult decision to close Curtis Medical Center, located in Curtis, Nebraska. An exact date for the closure is yet to be determined. Inflation over the past few years combined with the current uncertainty of future federal funding has led to this decision.

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ESTHERVILLE, Iowa (June 25, 2025) - Iowa Lakes Community College proudly recognizes the outstanding academic accomplishments of students named to the Spring 2025 Honors Lists. This semester, 141 students earned a place on the prestigious President’s List, while 242 students were honored on the Dean’s List.

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) will be offering Vaccines for Children at public clinics in July. Anyone two months of age and older are invited to get their vaccinations. School and college start next month so now is the perfect time to get your kindergartner, 7th grader, college student or any child who may be behind on their shots up to date before the back-to-school rush.

HAYS, Kan. (June 25, 2025) - Fort Hays State University has named 1,841 students to the Deans’ Honor Roll for the Spring 2025 semester.

List includes students enrolled in nursing, dentistry, pharmacy and allied health professions programs. The University of Nebraska Medical Center has announced its spring 2025 dean’s list for students enrolled in nursing, dentistry, pharmacy and the allied health professions of medical imaging and therapeutic sciences program and medical laboratory science.

(Includes Date, Ministers, Layaperson and special music) July 13: Rev. Gene Clayton, Holdrege; Pam Sandy; “Masego Brown” July 20: Rev. Doug Cline, Shelton; Dave Stoddard; “Kearney Area Barbershoppers” July 27: Rev. Aaron Witt, Elwood; Rick Bergman; “Deb & Roger Wells” August 3: Bishop William J. Dendinger, Grand Island; Nancy Harms; “Levi Lawson” August 10: Rev. Dr. Kirwin Stewart, Holdrege; Pam Sandy; “NE Pride Chorus” August 17: Rev. Chad Anderson, Kearney; Dave Stoddard; “Jeannie Homan” August 24: Rev. David Leraaen, Lexington, Rick Bergman; “Chordhuskers” August 31: Rev. Dr. Luke Biggs, Grand Island; Dan Thayer; “Jackie Henderson”

OMAHA, Neb. (June 25, 2025) - College of Saint Mary (CSM) announced its president’s honor roll and dean’s list for outstanding academic performance for the spring 2025 semester.

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) encourages anyone planning to travel out of the country to make sure they are protected against polio. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently elevated the polio risk to a Level Two Travel Advisory, meaning travelers should practice enhanced precautions for 41 countries in Europe, Africa, and parts of the South Pacific.