Body There will be ample opportunities for fireworks throughout the region this Fourth of July weekend with two different fireworks shows on Friday night, July 3rd, and two more on Saturday, July Fourth.

Body From our founding pioneers to today, Nebraskans have always been known for our grit, determination, and resilience. Unfortunately, this year those characteristics have been tested like never before as communities across our state faced the worst wildfires in Nebraska’s history.

Body In 1789, the same year the first United States Congress met in Federal Hall in New York to declare the Constitution in effect, France was undergoing its own revolution.

Body Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) will be offering Vaccines for Children at public clinics in July. Anyone two months of age and older are invited to get their vaccinations.

Body ARAPAHOE — Ag Valley Co-op has begun receiving grain on a newly installed scale at its Wilsonville grain facility, an investment designed to improve efficiency and better serve producers during harvest.

Body On June 26, 2026, Gosper County Highway Department will open the newly constructed read which will bypass the Johnson Lake Inlet Bridge. Road 749A, an east-west road, connects to Johnson Lake Drive with Road 425.

Body Harvest is finally underway but without the usual anticipation and excitement. In most of The Valley area, there just wasn’t enough moisture last winter and spring to make a decent crop.

Body ✩ didn’t NOTICE? MCCOOK — Weather permitting, work will begin July 6 on U.S. Highway 6 (US6), at reference post 93+69, 6 miles east of McCook, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

Body LINCOLN – The Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation (NCF) awarded over $104,800 awarded to 81 students to grow the next generation of the cattle industry in their academic pursuits. This is the largest amount of scholarships awarded in the foundation's history.

Body The Cambridge Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is happy to announce the recipients of the 2026 Maxine Price nursing scholarships. Kelsey Landreth of Wilsonville is a third year student at Central Community College, pursuing a nursing education degree.