Olson/Wolf loan application deadline set for July 1

Graduates from high schools in Antelope, Boone, Greeley, Nance, and Wheeler Counties are encouraged to apply for the Olson/Wolf Loan Program, which offers low-interest educational loans to support post-secondary education.

Center for Rural Affairs to hold events on cooperatives, grant writing, conservation, and more

The Center for Rural Affairs will soon hold the following events:Crete, Nebraska - Cooperatives 101: The Basics, Thursday, June 19, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Crete Public Library.

Nebraska Department of Economic Development to Kick Off “Growing Nebraska” Tour in Wayne

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) will conduct a statewide summer tour, starting Monday, June 23rd in Wayne.

Trooper’s patrol vehicle struck while directing traffic on I-80

OGALLALA  — A Nebraska State Trooper narrowly escaped injury after his patrol vehicle was struck on I-80 overnight in western Nebraska.At approximately 12:00 a.m. MT Thursday, troopers were called to the scene of a broken down semi blocking a lane of travel on I-80 between Roscoe and Ogallala.

Columbus Community Hospital to host crucial suicide prevention training: CALM

COLUMBUS — Columbus Community Hospital's Occupational Health Services (OHS) will host a vital Lunch & Learn event focused on suicide prevention, titled CALM (Conversations on Access to Lethal Means).

Troopers arrest Chicago homicide suspect in North Platte

NORTH PLATTE  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested an Illinois man wanted in connection with a Chicago homicide investigation.Wednesday afternoon, NSP was alerted that a homicide suspect was believed to be traveling through Nebraska, driving a semi.

Bloodmobile collects 53 units

Bloodmobile was held June 3 in Fullerton. We collected 53 units from our great donors and walk-ins. Those giving doubles were Jack Nelson, Brandon Welch, Mike Liesch, Kenny Jasa, and Lisa Lassek. Thank you everyone. Next Bloodmobile will be Tuesday, August 19. We can sign you up to donate anytime!

Center for Rural Affairs announces upcoming events

The Center for Rural Affairs will soon hold the following events: Columbus, Nebraska Cooperatives 101: The Basics, Tuesday, June 17, from 5:45 to 7:15 p.m., at Centro Hispano. Offered in Spanish.