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.

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

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.

HAYS, Kan. (January 27, 2026) - Fort Hays State University has named 2,066 students to the Dean’s Honor Roll for the fall 2025 semester. The Dean’s Honor Roll includes undergraduate students only.

The Village of Stockville Board of Trustees met in regular session on January 26, 2026 in the Village Office, Stockville, Nebraska. Advanced notice of the meeting, time and place was given to each board member and was posted in three public places in accordance with law.

Weather! Well, we did get enough of the white stuff to cover the ground. But a wheat crop, that won’t make.

By Teresa Wiiest | NCTA News When Sarah (Patton) Munk graduated from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in 2013 with a degree in Veterinary Technology, she carried with her more than classroom knowledge.

A Solemn Assembly on the Equal Protection of All Humans in the Womb was held at the Nebraska State Capitol on Thursday, Jan. 22 at noon in the Capitol’s Rotunda during the Nebraska Legislative session. A peaceful gathering of citizens praying and singing hymns was followed by a few speakers.

The Stamford community is taking an important step toward strengthening public safety and community connection with plans underway for a new combined fire hall and community building.