OMAHA, Neb. (February 10, 2026) - College of Saint Mary (CSM) announces its president’s honor roll and dean’s list for outstanding academic performance for the fall 2025 semester.

Trenton, Neb. — January 30, 2026 — Baleigh Lashley, local Health & Wellbeing Instructor, is participating in a new pilot partnership with the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center aimed at strengthening cancer prevention and screening efforts in rural communities.

Weather! Still not talking about it except to say that the days are nice for creature comfort. St.

(Pictures top to bottom) Arapahoe placed first, Cambridge placed second, and Medicine Valley placed third at the Southwest Junior High Quiz Bowl. .

St. John Lutheran Church, Ashcreek, south of McCook is pleased to announce the installation of their new Pastor, Reverend James Helms Jr. He is pictured here with his wife Jessica and their three children. Their Sunday schedule is Bible class at 9:30 a.m. and Divine Service at 10:30 a.m.

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) has seen a large increase in reports of Influenza A and COVID-19 cases over the past few weeks. Respiratory illnesses like these affect your lungs and airways and share common symptoms like fever and cough. As cold weather continues and people spend less time outdoors, respiratory illnesses spread more easily.

Tuesday, the Elwood preschool celebrated 100 days of school by dressing up as adorable little old people — 100 days smarter and 100 times cuter! .

For Children’s Dental Health Month this February, Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) encourages parents to teach good dental habits and get regular dental care for their children. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that children visit their dentist no later than their first birthday and every six months after that. When children learn how to care for their teeth early in life, their families save on costs and prevent future problems.

The Cub Scout Pack 236 held their annual Pinewood Derby at the Ella Missing Community Center in Arapahoe on Saturday night. (Above) Scouts include Madison Leising, Jack Snyder, Ryker Stark, Kaylee Leising, Jentzen Soncksen, Owen Houser and Henrey Barnes. (Left) First place was Kaylee leising, second place went to Owen Houser and third place went to Jentzen Soncksen.

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) is reporting a third case of Avian Influenza (bird flu) in a 7-month period within the nine-county health district. This case was identifi ed in chickens in a backyard flock. According to Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), bird flu is a disease caused by certain influenza viruses that are commonly spread between birds, not people.