Alert Top Story Spotlight Former Lexington teacher, counselor remembered for her unwavering commitment to students Jessica Kennedy Dec 17, 2025 Dec 17, 2025 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save From a young age, Diana Underwood knew exactly what her future would hold.kAm%6249:?8]k^AmkAmp=E9@F89 96C ;@FC?6J E@ E96 4=2DDC@@> H2D 8C25F2=[ :E H2D 2 42C66C 49@:46 E92E H@F=5 :>A24E >2?J =:G6D 2=@?8D:56 96C @H?]k^Am Underwood Courtesy Photo kAm&?56CH@@5 >@G65 E@ {6I:?8E@? :? `hfe[ H96C6 D96 D=@H=J 3682? E@ ?@E @?=J 72== :? =@G6 H:E9 E96 4@>>F?:EJ 3FE 2=D@ E@ DE2CE 96C :>A24E E9C@F89@FE E96 4:EJ]k^AmkAmx? 2 a_`b r=:AA6C\w6C2=5 2CE:4=6 3J z6G:? +6=2J2[ &?56CH@@5 D2:5[ Qx 42>6 96C6 7@C @?=J 2 4@FA=6 @7 J62CD[ 3FE x DE2J65 :? 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Dancing with the Stars GOTHENBURG — The Sun Theatre could be considered the heart of Gothenburg. With free summer movies for kids, affordable weekend movies, play pe…
Missoula Children's Theater brings 'Hansel and Gretel' to Lexington Forty-five local youths are part of Missoula Children's Theatre's production of "Hansel and Gretel," which will be staged at 2 p.m. Saturday a…
Gothenburg family forever grateful that firefighters saved their home It's a call that no family ever wants to get.
Red Flag Warning from SAT 9:00 AM CDT until SAT 10:00 PM CDT Red Flag Warning: High Fire Risk Due to Strong Winds and Low Humidity Today
Dawson County rallies behind fire efforts with donations High winds and dry weather made for a dangerous combination that helped fuel the fires spreading across Nebraska.
Concerns raised over Trump’s daily Iran war briefings; Philadelphia DA has warning for ICE agents at airport
Concerns raised over Trump’s daily Iran war briefings; Philadelphia DA has warning for ICE agents at airport
