State Fair celebrates growth in key areas for 2024

The Nebraska State Fair recently announced a successful 2024 event, with increased attendance and participation across multiple categories, highlighting the fair’s strong showcase of Nebraska’s agricultural heritage and its talented youth.

Norfolk man arrested with drugs

NORFOLK — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol, working with the SNARE Drug Task Force, have arrested a Norfolk man as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation.Thursday morning at approximately 7 a.m.

BCHC: One of nation’s cleanest hospitals

ALBION — Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has been named one of the cleanest hospitals in the United States by Becker’s Hospital Review.

CCC full-time enrollment increases

GRAND ISLAND — Central Community College has announced its total college-wide enrollment for the 2024 fall semester is 6,553, comprised of 1,820 full-time and 4,733 part time students. Full-time equivalent student numbers are up over three percent which is positive news for CCC.

Death due to possible rabies infection reported out west

LINCOLN — The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Panhandle Public Health District (PPHD) are responding to a recent death due to a possible rabies infection. There is no risk to the public at large.

NDOT announces RFP opportunity for electric vehicle charging stations under NEVI program

LINCOLN — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is pleased to announce the opening of a procurement bid opportunity under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program.

Help save a life: Give blood

CEDAR RAPIDS — Did you know that one unit of whole blood can help save up to three lives? It’s true! Just think, if you give up one hour of your life to donating blood, what a difference you make! Yet many people don’t give that time.

Zarek marks 25 years at Loup Power

COLUMBUS — Loup Power District recently recognized Andy Zarek for 25 years of service to Loup Power District.Zarek joined Loup in 1999 as a Maintenance Man at the Genoa Headworks. He was promoted to Equipment Operator in 2005 and was named Dredge Operator in 2015.

SEARCH & RESCUE

On September 4, 2024, The Nance County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the Greeley County Sheriff requesting assistance in locating a missing person in Wolbach.