Genoa

Open houses scheduled for nitrate management

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.

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State races take shape

Ncj Staff Report

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

The filing deadline for the May 12 primary has passed, and the statewide races are beginning to take shape.Five candidates are running to be the Republican nominee for U.S. Senator.

Community to gather to discuss ballot initiatives

Ncj Staff Report

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

FULLERTON — A community meeting will take place on March 16 to discuss proposed ballot initiatives.The informational meeting is set for 7 p.m. on March 16 at the Nance County Event Center at the Nance County Fairgrounds. There will be 3-4 speakers discussing different ballot initiatives.

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Nebraska delegation announces upcoming Military Service Academy Days

Ncj Staff Report

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

WASHINGTON — Last week, U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and U.S. Representatives Mike Flood (NE-01), Don Bacon (NE-02), and Adrian Smith (NE-03) announced four Military Service Academy Days across Nebraska.

Wade Brandenburger, 39, of Genoa, was arrested in a camper Friday morning. Officers located him hiding in a small compartment under his bed. Photo provided

Genoa man arrested on warrant

News Staff

Friday, February 13, 2026

GENOA — A Genoa man was taken into custody after the Central Nebraska Special Response team was called to a camper on the north side of Genoa. Wade Brandenburger Wade Brandenburger, 39, of Genoa, was arrested on a felony arrest warrant for domestic assault with bodily injuries (Class IIIA felony).

Neal C. Reardon

Sheriff: Man arrested for sexual assault, enticement

News Staff

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

On Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 The Nance County Sheriff’s Office arrested Neal C. Reardon of St. Edward on one count of First Degree Sexual Assault and one count of Enticement by Electronic Communication Device, both felony offenses. The offenses occurred between November 2025 and February 2026.