Twin River One-Act places 5th at CRC competition

Twin River’s Play Production team finished fifth at the Crossroads Conference competition last week. Austin Anderson (left) portrays Katurian and Parker Zabka portrays Mikaela in the Titan’s production of The Pillowman. 

State announces national ‘Make it Click’ mobilization

LINCOLN — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office remind drivers and passengers to buckle up as we approach the holiday season.

Kohl named NMEA Young Music Educator of the Year

LINCOLN — Fullerton band and choir director Colton Kohl has seen a lot of growth in the music program in his five years.

Loup Power delivers lease payments

COLUMBUS — Loup Power District recently delivered lease payments totaling nearly $1.7 million to area communities. Each of these communities owns their electric distribution systems. These payments compensate them for the use of those systems for the third quarter of 2024.

Samantha Weeder of Genoa wins prize in 3-2-1 Quick Pitch competition

LINCOLN — Samantha Weeder of Genoa, a senior majoring in agribusiness at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, won a $500 prize in the university’s recent 3-2-1 Quick Pitch competition.

Larry the Cable Guy is coming to Central City for January performance

CENTRAL CITY — Larry the Cable Guy is coming to Central City in January.The Nebraska native is making a local stop on his “Larry’s Nebraska Road Trip” tour when he performs at the Central City Performing Arts Center on January 25, 2025, at 7 p.m.

Nebraska Public Media airs archival episodes of ‘33rd Street Sessions’

LINCOLN — Nebraska Public Media is reimagining its legendary concert series “33rd Street Sessions” with two more programs airing Nov. 30 and Dec. 5.More than 30 years ago, the series brought the state’s most talented bands to the Ron Hull Studio at Nebraska Public Media on 33rd Street in Lincoln.