Body NCTA students had the opportunity to sharpen their horsemanship, roping and livestock-handling skills during a two-day Ranch Roping and Stockmanship Clinic led by Ryan Sexson of Nenzel, Nebraska.

Body Douglas Gale Covey, 79, passed away on July 17 2026, at Mira Loma, California. Douglas was born in Maywood, Nebraska on July 25, 1946 to parents Donald and Marie (Carstens) Covey.

Body PIERCE – Private family service for Loren L. Rogers, 86, of Pierce will be held at a later date. Loren passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Accura Health Care in Pierce. Stonacek Memorial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Body Carlyle Burton, of North Platte, passed away at the North Platte Care Center on September 27, 2026. He was 90 years of age.

Body Leonard L. Wood, 83, of Maywood, was called home by his Lord on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Mc-Cook, surrounded by his family.

Body Randy Dean Arms, age 55, of Apache Junction, Arizona, passed away September 20, 2026. Randy was born March 20, 1971, in Cambridge, Nebraska, to Avon and Linda (Butter) Arms of Arapahoe, Nebraska, and grew up as part of a large family.

Body With the postseason looming, area cross country runners hit courses at Maywood/ Hayes Center and Kearney as they prepare for state. On the girls’ side, Hi-Line (22) was first in the team standings with Hailey Edwards, 23:23.2, in seventh, Marjorie Koopman, 23:29.

Body ARTHUR - Playing a bit beat up and shorthanded, the Southwest football team fell flat at Arthur County Friday, suffering its first defeat of the season, 52-19.

Body The Southern Valley/Alma softball team split a triangular Monday, downing Chase County, 19-7, before falling to Kearney Catholic, 11-0. The Saints, now 14-10 on the season, have one game remaining Thursday at Kearney Catholic before entering postseason play Monday.

Body CURTIS - With a great amount of service pressure and offense, the Cambridge volleyball team rolled past Medicine Valley Thursday, taking a 25-14, 25-14, 25-10 victory over the Raiders. Cambridge hit .389 in the match as Brooklyn Holtze smashed 15 kills and Joslyn Holtze added 11.