We’ve had some beautiful showers! The Hill received .87” on one and 76” on another plus several sprinkles. And there’s good chances for more in the forecast. It may be too late to help the wheat a whole lot, but it’s sure making the pastures show some green.

After an eight-year closure, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is preparing to reopen the lodge (now named the Medicine Creek C Store) at Trail 1, bringing new services and conveniences back to area lake visitors.

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Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Jennifer A. Huxoll of Palmyra as district court judge in the Third Judicial District.

OMAHA - While it would sometimes rain and sometimes shine, the weather conditions couldn’t dampen the performances of local athletes at the State Track and Field Meet in Omaha last weekend. Twenty-two athletes won 18 medals at the State Meet and two teams finished in the top ten.

ARAPAHOE – After being vacant for several years, the Old Allen Building located at 403 Nebraska Avenue, is being renovated to serve as the Furnas-Gosper Museum. Located next door to the current museum, the 13,950foot structure was donated earlier this month by its owner, Bryan McCormick of Arizona.

The 7th Annual Arapahoe Gala lit up the Ella Missing Community Center on April 11th, uniting community members for an evening of celebration, generosity, and hometown pride.

KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney announced students who earned a place on the dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester. Students who are on the dean’s list must have completed 12 credit hours or more of classes with a 3.5 grade-point average or better on a 4.0 scale.

LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (May 20, 2026) - University of Saint Mary Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Michelle Metzinger has announced the Spring 2026 Dean’s List. The following USM students from this area ended the semester with a 3.5 GPA or better.