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In recognition of Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month this June, Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) encourages residents to learn about brain health, recognize the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease, and support individuals and families affected by dementia.

Tri Valley Medical Foundation recently awarded scholarships totaling $14,750 to 20 area students who are pursuing careers in nursing and other medical fields. Tri Valley Medical Foundation applicants had wonderful career goals, outstanding scholastic records, and favorable recommendations from medical professionals and instructors. The Foundation is fortunate to be able to support these students in our service area to assist them in achieving their future career goals.

As temperatures rise and schools let out, Nebraskans across the state are mapping out their summer plans. And if you’re looking for ideas, you’re in luck because the Good Life is full of wonderful places to visit. Here are a few highlights worth putting on your calendar.

Many equate pain with injury and thus assume that pain should be a straight line when recovering. So, if pain flares up a bit, they worry that something is wrong.

May was Mental Health Awareness Month. We recommit to helping one another and fighting against social isolation.

Six years ago, Washington managed to do something many people thought was impossible. Amidst President Trump’s first term and Democrat leadership in the U.S.

Albert Sayer passed away in Superior, Nebraska on May 24, 2026. He was 72 years of age.

Doris Lynn Stritt was born on June 30, 1958, at St. Catherine Hospital in McCook, Nebraska, to Orville and Ruth (Schamel) Stewart. A lifelong resident of Indianola, she graduated from Republican Valley High School, laying the foundation for a life deeply rooted in her community.

LouAnn Broz, of Mc-Cook, passed away at Highland Park Retirement Center in McCook on Monday, May 18, 2026. She was 71 years of age.