Body The Platte Basin Coalition, the Lower Platte River Drought Consortium, the Republican River Basin NRDs, and the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) are urging the public to utilize water conservation best practices due to the ongoing presence of drought...

Body Special recognition awards were presented April 28 at the Student Recognition and Award Ceremony at Central Community College-Hastings. Resident assistants (RAs) are responsible for promoting and maintaining an inclusive and collegiate community in the residence halls.

Body About 320 incoming and returning students have received scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year at Central Community College-Grand Island. Area students are: Academic Opportunity Scholarship -OXFORD: Tytus Hall.

Body The Cambridge High School Seniors worked together on their annual service project recently. They cleaned up trash and trimmed trees at the cemetery.

Body April 29, 2026 (McCook, Neb.) — Weather permitting, roadway paint striping will begin May 11, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Contractor Services, Inc., of North Platte, is the contractor for this project.

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Body HASTINGS, Neb. (April 30, 2026) - During Hastings College’s Honors Convocation April 29, 2026, students and faculty were recognized for their outstanding achievements during the academic year.

Body HOLDREGE – The Platte Basin Coalition, the Republican River Basin NRDs, and the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) are urging the public to utilize water conservation best practices due to the ongoing presence of drought conditions throughout Nebraska.

Body FARNAM — First State Bank has announced a $100,000 donation to the Farnam Volunteer Fire Department to aid in recovery efforts following the Cottonwood Wildfires.