By Andela Taylor | NCTA News As high school students across the country take advantage of early access to college credit, a growing number are turning to dual enrollment programs that offer a direct, affordable path into college and careers.

A team of high school artists from Norton claimed the team title Friday at McCook Community College’s 51st annual Paint-In Competition. Also the results of the Paint-In exhibition were announced and McCook High School’s Hanna Huff received this year’s “Best of Show” award.

Arapahoe had 10 students attend Invention Convention at the Holdrege Prairie Museum recently. The 6th grade team of Emma Houser and Neligh Robinson earned 3rd place in their circle with their invention of The Broom Buddy.

Eustis Farnam 9th graders attended a career fair recently where they visited numerous booths. Each booth was representing a company and the multiple careers within it.

BEAVER CITY - Just a week before Paul D. “Doug” Brooks, age 67 of Arapahoe, was to be tried before a jury on two counts of First Degree Sexual Assault and a third count of Sexual Assault of a Child, he and prosecutors from the State Attorney General’s Office reached a plea agreement.

ARAPAHOE – During the monthly meeting on April 13, the Arapahoe school board discussed ways to streamline their budget for the upcoming school year.

One person was arrested Thursday, April 9th, 2026, following a two-vehicle headon accident in Red Willow County that occurred just before 2:30pm between mile markers 108 and 109 on the Grand Army of the Republic Highway.

Aggie graduates and guests will hear reflections rooted in resilience, leadership, and student success from honored guests and commencement speaker Nathan Nicklas at the upcoming University of Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture commencement.

3rd Quarter Honor Roll *Denotes Merit Honor Roll Seniors: Lauren Moore*, Isabelle Roberts*, MaKenna Schrock*, Ryleigh Tidyman*, Brooke Wendland. Juniors: Grace Andrews*, Desi Farner*, Clara Hilker*, Ruby Mc-Cune*, Adellyn Hoefs*., Carter Blickenstaff.

April 8, 2026 The meeting was called to order at 12:01 p.m. Open meeting laws noted in the City Office.