Southwest Iowa search crews combed miles of creek Friday for a missing man whose vehicle was pulled from the water after flash flooding washed out a nearby road section.
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- Ashley Mohler
COZAD — “Benny Strong” and “Benny-Fit” have become familiar slogans in Cozad over the past few months as the community has rallied to support one of its own.
- Ashley Mohler
COZAD — Two years ago, Julie Griffis considered closing her pumpkin patch for good. She took a year off in 2025, and that fall, tragedy struck. Her husband, Steven Griffis, died Oct. 19, 2025.
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See photos as heavy rain causes flooding in Omaha.
- Jessica Kennedy
The Robert Henri Museum and Art Gallery announced that well-known French artist Leslie McAllister will be its Artist of the Month for October 2026. Her work will be on display at the museum’s art gallery with many available for purchase until Oct. 31.
- Jessica Kennedy
KEARNEY — The trumpets sound their opening fanfare, bright and bold, and it doesn’t take long for Loper fans to recognize what’s coming next.
The Robert Henri Museum and Art Gallery announced that well-known French artist Leslie McAllister will be its Artist of the Month for October 2026. Her work will be on display at the museum’s art gallery with many available for purchase until Oct. 31.
KEARNEY — The trumpets sound their opening fanfare, bright and bold, and it doesn’t take long for Loper fans to recognize what’s coming next.
KEARNEY — As Loper fans fill the stands during homecoming week, Nikki Sonthana will be in a familiar spot — on the sidelines, cheering on the blue and gold.
KEARNEY — Starting Oct. 1, CHI Health Orthopedics (Good Samaritan) will offer walk-in care for orthopedic injuries and concussions, featuring exclusive weekday hours and Saturday availability.
GRAND ISLAND — At its Sept. 24 meeting, the Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) Board of Directors voted to donate 116 round hay bales to producers in the western part of the District affected by this summer’s wildfires.
HOLDREGE — The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District’s board of directors voted unanimously during a special board meeting Friday, Sept. 25, to select Timothy Cerveny as the District’s next general manager.
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In a nation dominated by a two-party system, independent candidates such as Mark Cohen are challenging Republicans and Democrats, hoping to “put both parties’ feet to the fire.”
The Lexington City Council adopted the city’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget and authorized the signing of annual state forms during a brief meeting Tuesday, Sept. 22.
A joint public hearing for Dawson County political subdivisions seeking to collect more property tax revenue than allowed under their growth percentages was held Wednesday evening in Lexington.
KEARNEY — No other school in Nebraska can claim this distinction.
Impending rain and wind forced Pink Fest to change locations, but Dawson County residents still turned out in support, lining the walkway in front of Mac’s Creek Winery before the event began.
Before Sam's Club or Costco existed, before shoppers could go online and order groceries from literally around the world and before delivery DoorDash and Grubhub drivers could pick up a dozen eggs and a pound of bacon and drop them off at your front door, there were neighborhood markets.
The Dawson County Democrats are holding their Volunteer Fair from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Lexington Public Library.
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Nebraska Kearney women’s soccer blanked Newman 2-0 in Wichita as Shaeley Reichmuth and Aspen Steen scored second-half goals. UNK next visits No. 24 Washburn.
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Sixth-ranked Nebraska Kearney hit .351 and extended its school-record streak to 51 straight sets in a sweep of first-year Northeastern State at Buckle Court.
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Glass artist Tim Spurchise gives public demonstrations and a lecture Oct. 6-7 at the UNK hot glass studio, drawing on his M.F.A. training and teaching experience.
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Celebrate American Archives Month with behind-the-scenes tours of the UNK Archives at the CTR Library, featuring collection highlights from 1691 to today.
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The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will accept submissions for the 2026 Nebraskaland Magazine photo contest starting Oct. 1.
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Douglas County aid cards meant for basic necessities were used for alcohol, tobacco, toys and other improper purchases, a Nebraska audit found.
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Public Service Commission, on Tuesday, Sept. 22, approved an order dismissing a complaint against The Andersons Inc., and accepted a stipulated agreement between the Ohio-based agribusiness and the PSC’s Grain Department.
NORTH PLATTE — Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska received a $2.4 million Rural Health Transformation Grant to help remodel its existing facility at 120 E. 12th St., in North Platte.
Jovita Neliupsiene, Ambassador of the European Union to the United States, visited Creighton University on Tuesday.
KEARNEY — With the arrival of fall, CHI Health Good Samaritan is alerting the community of a “silent epidemic” that threatens the independence of millions of older adults: accidental falls.
LYONS – Nebraska farmers and ranchers interested in signing up for the Conservation Stewardship Program and Environmental Quality Incentives Program have until Oct. 16 to apply to be considered for 2027 funding.