ROGER BROGHAM
Roger Brougham, of Cambridge, passed away on May 2, 2026 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. He was 89 years of age.
DON M. SPANGRUD
A funeral service for Don M. Spangrud was held on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Oxford, NEwith Pastor Eric Soure and Pastor Duane Duley officiating.
Indianola’s Wilcox is UNK Grad Student of the Year
Communications KEARNEY – Kailey Wilcox wants to make a difference in people’s lives.
High school commencements begin this weekend
Cambridge - Saturday, May 9 at 2 pm Arapahoe - Saturday, May 16 at 2 pm Southern Valley Saturday, May 9 at 1 pm Southwest - Saturday, May 9 at 10:30 am Elwood - Saturday, May 9 at 2 pm Maywood - Saturday, May 9 at 1 pm Medicine Valley Saturday, May 9 at 2:30 pm Eustis-Farnam - Saturday, May 9 at 11...
Farnam Volunteer Fire Department receives $100,000 donation
FARNAM — First State Bank has announced a $100,000 donation to the Farnam Volunteer Fire Department to aid in recovery efforts following the Cottonwood Wildfires.
Nebraska Drought Persists: Water Planning Groups Urge Conservation
HOLDREGE – The Platte Basin Coalition, the Republican River Basin NRDs, and the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) are urging the public to utilize water conservation best practices due to the ongoing presence of drought conditions throughout Nebraska.
Leah Downer received Clara Altman award
HASTINGS, Neb. (April 30, 2026) - During Hastings College’s Honors Convocation April 29, 2026, students and faculty were recognized for their outstanding achievements during the academic year.
District 7 Districtwide Paint Striping
April 29, 2026 (McCook, Neb.) — Weather permitting, roadway paint striping will begin May 11, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Contractor Services, Inc., of North Platte, is the contractor for this project.
