The West Central Research, Extension and Education Center will host its 20th annual Water, Crops and Soil Health Field Day on September 5 at 8:30 a.m. All area producers are encouraged to attend the field day free of charge to learn more about water, crops and soil health.

Several local pool players were recognized for winning the Spring Session of the American Poolplayers Association (APA) 8-Ball and 9-Ball Pool Leagues. Winning the Sunday 8-Ball titles were “Shooters 8-Ball” out of Eagles Club in McCook and “Just 1 More” in Hayes Center.

People who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than urban counterparts and have a 40% higher likelihood of developing heart disease and face a 30% increased risk for stroke mortality — a gap that has grown over the past two decades. [1],[2] Tri Valley Health System is committed to changing that.

Kenneth and Ginger Adkisson attended the Gosper County Fair in Elwood on Saturday. Trent, Olivia and Luke Cox of Mullen were Sunday houseguests of Great-Grandparents, Kenneth and Ginger Adkisson.

The big day had finally arrived after two years of not seeing some of our cousins. The date had been set six months ago and by the Grace of God it happened to coincide with the Dickmeyer’s Special 100 year Heritage & Pioneer Award at the Gosper County Fair.

KEARNEY- Because of the extreme heat, Two Rivers Public Health Department is recommending everyone take precautions to avoid heat illnesses. As temperatures soar and the summer heat wave continues, it's important to remain vigilant about the risks of heat-related illnesses.

LINCOLN, NE (07/24/2024)-- Kolby Hunt of Beaver City is among 114 Husker undergraduates who have been awarded stipends by the University of Nebraska- Lincoln to participate in research with a faculty mentor this summer.

July 25, 2024 -- The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Nebraska on the 2024 spring semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls. The honor rolls consist of regularly enrolled undergraduates above freshman standing who earned a 3.4 or better grade-point average, and freshmen who have earned a 3.25 or better grade-point average.

Furnas County Fair celebrates 140th.

OXFORD - Five Southern Valley Jr. Shooters traveled to Mason, Michigan to compete in the USA High School Clay Target League National Championship. Those on the team qualifying were Kody Collins, Dean Collins, Jaxen Fletcher, Coby Noel, and Gabe Grove.