Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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Back in the day, the Omaha World-Herald provided me with a company car and the instructions: "Drive across the state and find some stories." It was obviously a more formal command than that, something like, "If you like your job, you'll write something interesting." It was an incredible adventure in various vintages of Ford Taurus'. On the road, you realize that there are fascinating stories – sometimes tragic and sad, sometimes heart-warming and uplifting – in every corner of the state. You rec...
The Cowboy Recreation and Nature Trail section west of Norfolk now has reopened to the public after repairs were made to stabilize the embankment and trail surface from the 2019 flood. The damage occurred near the trail bridge over the Elkhorn River about 3.75 miles west of the Ta-Ha-Zouka Park trailhead in Norfolk. Beginning in Norfolk and spanning 321 miles west to Chadron, the Cowboy Trail is one of the largest Rails-to-Trails projects in the United States. The trail is developed between...
They’re back in Nebraska exploring more state parks. Join hosts Patrice and Kevin McCabe as they return to Nebraska to explore Fort Robinson State Park and Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area during the third season of “RV There Yet?” The McCabes travel in their motorhome to destinations throughout the U.S. The show highlights special places for their culture and history and chats with local business owners who keep their communities thriving. At Fort Robinson, the McCabes went on a sunset hike, took a guided Jeep ride to top of Cheyenne Butte...
Summerland Public Schools could announce who will serve as superintendent for the next school year as soon as Wednesday, Feb. 7, once interviews for the position conclude. Four candidates were slated to interview Feb. 6 and 7. Those candidates are Molly Aschoff, assistant administrator at Educational Service Unit #8, Chris Lecher, Franklin Public Schools superintendent; Nick Mumm, Ph.D., Giltner Public Schools superintendent and Nathan Weaver, K-12 principal and transportation director at...
John Lajba has grown accustomed to having Lady Liberty loom over him while he works in his downtown Omaha studio. Still, the sculptor would rather see the weathered 9-foot copper statue depart his studio shelf – its home for the past 30 years – and placed back where it belongs. "It's been ... out of sight and out of people's memories for too long," Lajba said. He might get his wish. Momentum appears to be building to restore and return the statue to its pedestal in Omaha's Turner Park, whe...
"For it's a long, long while from May to December But the days grow short when you reach September And the autumn weather turns the leaves to flame..." -- September Song I decided it was time to get out of the office and go see Nebraska. It's been a post-pandemic while since I have done so. I jumped at the chance to ride to Chadron with a friend with numerous stops along the way. Call it a visual checkup to see how the Cornhusker State is holding up amid almost daily reports of increasing...
An open letter to Colorado. It's fitting that I am writing this on the 22nd Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on America, the day that hatred manifested itself openly on American soil. I am writing about a now-past football game and the comments made by the showboat coach of the University of Colorado and his son the star quarterback who said to more than one media outlet "We don't like Nebraska." That comment is somewhat toned down from Saturday evening reports that he uttered that he "hated" Neb...
Two hundred-plus cowboys and cowgirls converged on Clearwater, June 23 to 25, entertaining large crowds during the three nights of rough-and-tumble competition. More than 50 took home prize money and bragging rights from the 56th annual Clearwater Rodeo, which drew large crowds each evening, according to Clearwater Chamber of Commerce president Curt Thiele. "The crowds are absolutely amazing. We built a church for roughly 3,500 people and who would think some nights we need more spacing."...
Funeral services for Merle J. Sehi, 83, of Elgin, were held Tuesday, March 21, at St. John's Catholic Church, rural Clearwater, with Rev. John Norman officiating. Interment followed at St. Patrick's Cemetery, rural Clearwater. Merle died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Levander Funeral Home, of Elgin, was in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.levanderfuneralhome.com. ~~~~~ Merle John Sehi, son of Albert J. and Erma (Zegers) Sehi, was born...
Funeral services for Merle J. Sehi, 83, of Elgin, will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 21, at St. John's Catholic Church, rural Clearwater, with Rev. John Norman officiating. Interment will follow at St. Patrick's Cemetery, rural Clearwater. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Monday at the church, with a 7 p.m. wake service. Merle died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Levander Funeral Home, of Elgin, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at...
Nebraska is more than cows and corn — and really may be for everyone after all. The state will get its Discovery Channel debut Jan. 8 when “RV There Yet?” airs episode two, “Not just Cows and Corn,” featuring Arbor Lodge State Historical Park, Platte River State Park and Chadron State Park. The new reality show comes just at the right time. State and national parks saw record levels of visitors in the past few years, with more people investing in recreational vehicles and campers to travel and explore nature, according to the RV Industry...
Ramey Vachal, Hanna Christensen, Chin Tung Tan Nebraska News Service State Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks announces run for Congress State Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks of District 28 announced her bid for Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District. Brooks cannot run for her state senate seat in 2022 due to term limits. The incumbent of the first district is Congressman Jeff Fortenberry. Fortenberry is under indictment for allegedly lying to the FBI and has not said if he will run again in 2022. Three snow leopards die at Lincoln Children’s Zoo due to COV...
JONATHAN HLADIK Policy director Center for Rural Affairs With a nearly-unanimous vote last month, the Nebraska Legislature retained and improved one of the only incentives available to businesses of five or fewer employees. After a year when many small businesses shuttered and others were forced to pause plans for future growth, the approval of Legislative Bill 366 also sends an important message to microentrepreneurs-the services they provide are a worthy and important part of our state's...
Summerland Public School Board of Education will interview four candidates to fill the superintendent's position beginning Monday, Feb. 8. Candidates, narrowed from a field of 17 applicants, were announced during a Feb. 3 special meeting, in Ewing. Kyle Finke, elementary principal at Battle Creek Public Schools, will interview Monday. A Peru State graduate, Finke earned a Masters of Education 7-12, from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, in 2003 and added PK-8 in 2006. Finke earned an...
A memorial visitation service for Lamont Larson, 93, of Tilden, will be held Saturday, Jan. 9, from 3 to 5 p.m., at Peace United Church of Christ, in Tilden, with Pastor Melanie Miller officiating. A remembrance service is planned for 3 p.m. Private graveside services at the Oakdale Cemetery, in Oakdale, will be held at a later date. Per Lamont's requests, visitors are asked to wear red or Husker apparel to the visitation. Lamont died Thursday, Dec. 31, at Community Pride Care Center in Battle...
A memorial visitation service for Lamont Larson, 93, of Tilden, Nebraska, will be held Saturday, Jan. 9, from 3 to 5 p.m., at Peace United Church of Christ, in Tilden, with Pastor Melanie Miller officiating. Private graveside services at the Oakdale Cemetery, in Oakdale, Nebraska, will be held at a later date. Per Lamont's requests, visitors are asked to wear red or Husker apparel to the visitation. Lamont died Thursday, Dec. 31, at Community Pride Care Center in Battle Creek. Lamont Larson was...
A dad, who had been remanded to the county sheriff’s custody to serve a jail sentence, drove away from the courthouse in a private vehicle last Wednesday, with his children as passengers. Shane Sleister did not go directly to jail. Instead of proceeding north toward the Antelope County Law Enforcement Center, Sleister’s vehicle headed west on 5th Street, followed by Antelope County deputy and courtroom bailiff, Lyle Juracek, The 46-year old Oakdale man faced Taylor for sentencing on a Class 3 misdemeanor count of disturbing the peace, a cha...
The Honorable Donna Taylor presided over an array of cases last Wednesday, stemming from fights, traffic crashes, driving while intoxicated or under suspension, to dog attacks. In a rare move, Taylor chose not to follow a sentencing recommendation county attorney Joseph Abler offered as part of a plea deal. Abler recommended a fine only for Smokie J. Pike, 24, of Kearney, in exchange for Pike's no contest plea to third-degree assault, fight by mutual consent, a Class 2 misdemeanor. After...
Chadron State College honored 315 graduates in a virtual commencement exercise, May 9. Opening and closing moments of reflection were provided by Taylor Osmotherly of Crawford and Kelsey Brummels, of Ewing, respectively. Eighty-nine students earned master's degress and 226 students received bachelor's degrees. Brummels received a Master of Science Degree in organizational management....
Organizations and institutions across Nebraska are taking precautionary measures amidst concerns about COVID-19. While no cases have been reported in Antelope, Holt or Wheeler counties, the North Central District Health Department has identified a presumptive positive case in Knox County. NCDHD received notification a Cherry County individual tested negative for the disease. Here is a list of cancellations, as of Friday, March 13: Fish fries On Thursday, the Archdiocese of Omaha requested its...
