This February for Heart Health Month, Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) is encouraging everyone to learn how to care for their heart and prevent heart disease.

I have dreaded news! In just a few days, you will be needing to reset your clocks! Sunday, March 2nd, will see the beginning of Daylight Savings Time. Remember, its Spring ahead an hour.

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy has sent invitations to schools across the state, seeking students’ entries for the 2026 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It!” environmental calendar.

The Medicine Valley Raider Cheer Camp was held the first week of February with the group performing during halftime of the February 4th basketball game. .

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) encourages parents to know if their child is protected from rotavirus. Rotavirus is a very contagious virus that causes severe diarrhea. It is most common in babies and young children but can affect older children and adults.

Congratulations to Abby Helms, Lilly Helms, Brodie Heying, Kahlia Killough, and Kylee Odell on earning 6th place intermediate team honors at the 2025 Cattlemen’s Livestock Judging Contest!

LINCOLN, Neb. – Members of Nebraska LEAD Program’s Class 43 recently embarked on a 10-day National Study/Travel Seminar, gaining firsthand exposure to national and regional agricultural systems, policymaking and advocacy.

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Winter weather persisted into the week, holding its grip on recent weather with almost-daily snow and frigid cold temperatures. An extreme cold warning last into Thursday, where low termperatures were forecast to be as far as 20 degrees below zero.

More than 200 of the best area high school students from 12 area high school were on the McCook Community College campus Wednesday competing for team and individual honors in the annual Inter-High Day Scholastic competition.