CURTIS, Neb. — Graduates of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture were celebrated May 7 during the Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony at the Curtis Memorial Community Center, marking the culmination of two intensive years in preparation for careers across the agriculture and animal health...

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

Since the landmark 1998 study conducted by the CDC and Kaiser Permanente, it has been understood that Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), traumatic events occurring before age 18, have a profound and lasting impact on adult health.

A funeral service for Shirlee A. Poyser washeld on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Alma, Nebraska, with Pastor Curtis Simonson officiating. Interment followed at the Orleans Cemetery in Orleans, Nebraska.

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.

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.

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) encourages residents to learn about the resources available in their area.

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.

Meeting Minutes, May 20, 2026 The meeting was called to order at 12:02 p.m. Open meeting laws noted in the City Office.