Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body On January 28th, Casie Helms, Arapahoe-Holbrook Public School Backpack Program Director, accepts a $1,984 donation, from Paige Hyke, Laura Frink, Jared Shafer, Justin Stagemeyer, and Mark Stagemeyer (not pictured) of MNB Insurance Services, Inc.

Body On Thursday night, at approximately 10:44 p.m., the Furnas County Sheriff’s Office received multiple 911 calls generated by an automated crash alert system reporting a possible motor vehicle accident in the area of Road 425 near Drive 724.

Body After taking time away from real estate for the past three years, LeahAnn Brell of Brell Realty & Auction is back in business. Brell initially stepped away from real estate to help manage the family farm and ranch.

Body With the filing deadline for incumbent candidates for May’s Primary Election less than two weeks away, almost all county officials in the coverage area have filed for re-election. In local legislative races, four new candidates have filed for Legislative District 38.

Body LINCOLN, Neb. (January 20, 2026) - Nebraska Wesleyan University has announced its 2025 fall semester academic honors list recognizing undergraduate students with superior academic performance.Students earning at least a 3.

Body SEWARD, NE (01/20/2026)-- Concordia University, Nebraska recently named 267 students to its honors list for the Fall 2025 semester.

Body Southern Valley 5th and 6th graders celebrated the 100th day of school with a snack mix, special “glasses” and telling everyone what we say or hear 100 times a day. Most often reported was “clean your room” from a parent.