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Early primary voting begins

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

FULLERTON — Early voting has begun ahead of the May 12 primary election.Monday marked the first day that Nebraska residents could vote in person at their county courthouses.

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Gov. Pillen issues new order rescinding burn ban

News Staff

Thursday, April 2, 2026

LINCOLN — Today, Governor Jim Pillen rescinded his most recently issued burn ban, which clears the way for burn permits to be issued through the authority of local fire chiefs or designated department members.

Local donations help with wildfires

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Nance County residents can continue to help those affected by the western Nebraska Wildfires.A donation account has been established at Genoa Community Bank to help people impacted by the Nebraska fires. Checks can be made payable to Western Nebraska Fire Fund.

Firefighters from Belgrade have been battling the fires in western Nebraska. Photo provided

Belgrade firefighters deploy to battle blaze

Ncj Staff Report

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Several members of the Belgrade Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) have been deployed to assist with the Brady Wildfire, joining other regional firefighters working to contain the fastmoving blaze.

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Nebraska Corn Board and Nebraska Soybean Board to partner for grain bin rescue equipment and training in 2026

Ncj Staff Report

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

LINCOLN — The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) and Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) are partnering once again to encourage grain bin safety by donating two grain rescue tubes and training sessions to fire and rescue departments in Nebraska.

Open houses scheduled for nitrate management

Ncj Staff Report

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The Lower Loup NRD is hosting a series of Nitrate Management Information Open House events.Two meetings are scheduled for later this month. The first is Monday, March 23 in St. Edward from 4-7 p.m. at the community building, located at 206 N. 5th St.

Gov. Pillen declares emergency, mobilizes guard as wildfires burn in central and western Nebraska

News Staff

Friday, March 13, 2026

LINCOLN — Today Governor Jim Pillen issued an emergency proclamation to unlock state resources and support the response to multiple wildfires in central and western Nebraska that have burned hundreds of thousands of acres of land across multiple counties and resulted in evacuations in nearby...

Make sure you stay in game & get screened for colon cancer

Ncj Staff Report

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

LINCOLN — During the month of March, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services encourages Nebraska residents age 45 and older to get screened for colon cancer. Both men and women over the age of 45 are at increased risk, and regular preventive health screenings save lives.

Loup Power District renews memberships

Ncj Staff Report

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

COLUMBUS — Loup Power District renewed its membership in Community Clubs and Chambers of Commerce in towns throughout its service area.Checks totaling $34,736 were presented to communities in Boone, Colfax, Nance, Platte, and Madison counties.

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Final candidates add name to ballots

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

FULLERTON — There was a flurry of activity ahead of the filing deadline for the May 12 primary.Gary G. Juracek filed to run for Nance County Supervisor. Juracek, who previously held a seat on the board of supervisors, joins a field that features incumbents Timothy C.