Gov. Pillen issues new order rescinding burn ban

LINCOLN — Today, Governor Jim Pillen rescinded his most recently issued burn ban, which clears the way for burn permits to be issued through the authority of local fire chiefs or designated department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

Loup Power District earns national award

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Loup Power District has earned the American Public Power Association’s Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2025. The utility earned a Gold award in the category for utilities with 110,000 to 249,999 worker-hours of exposure.

Smith announces mobile office hours area counties

GRAND ISLAND — Congressman Adrian Smith (NE03) announced today that his staff will hold a mobile office hour for constituents in Grant, Antelope, and Nance counties on Tuesday, April 14.

Pillen discusses dismissal of detention facility lawsuit

LINCOLN — Governor Jim Pillen provided the following statement upon dismissal of a lawsuit filed in Red Willow County challenging the authority of the state to enter into a contract with the Department of Homeland Security to utilize the Work Ethic Camp in McCook as a detention facility.

Donations & Memorials

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The Bible Says . . .

And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: and yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.

Community Builders to meet in Leigh on April 22

Community Builders announces the next town tour to be held in Leigh on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The tour begins at 12:30 p.m. for lunch at Park Place 130 County Rd V. During lunch, a presentation will be given by the Leigh Legacy Fund.

Lifetime Recognition

LINCOLN — Galen Frenzen of Fullerton was honored with induction into the Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement during a ceremony held Friday, March 27, in Lincoln.

Water restrictions still in effect

FULLERTON — As the weather gets nicer, the city of Fullerton wants to remind residents that water restrictions are still in effect.“Just a reminder that watering restrictions are still in force this year,” April Sack, deputy clerk and ordinance official with the city of Fullerton, said.