Fullerton, Twin River students earn medals at Speech State

KEARNEY — Nance County was well-represented at the State Speech meet.On Saturday, Fullerton’s Everett Gleason and Lylla Sabata competed in the Class D Speech Competition. Sabata was the runner-up in Persuasive Speaking and finished fifth in Extemporaneous Speaking.

Reeg trial pushed back again

COLUMBUS — The murder trial in connection to the shooting death of a Fullerton woman has been pushed back again.Jack Reeg, 25, of Columbus, has waived his right to a speedy trial and his attorney, Glenn A. Shapiro with the Omaha law firm Shapiro Riha Law, asked for additional time to obtain and...

Local donations help with wildfires

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.

Reardon appears in court

FULLERTON — A St. Edward man has pled not guilty to charges in the Nance County District Court.Neal C. Reardon, 23, of St. Edward, is accused of sexual assault and sending inappropriate text messages to two underage girls.He is charged with sexual assault – 1st degree (Class II Felony), enticement...

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

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...

Final candidates add name to ballots

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.