State News

Loup Power District renews memberships

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
COLUMBUS — Loup Power District renewed its membership in Community Clubs and Chambers of Commerce in towns throughout its service area.Checks totaling $34,736 were presented to communities in Boone, Colfax, Nance, Platte, and Madison counties.
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Final candidates add name to ballots

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
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. Juracek, who previously held a seat on the board of supervisors, joins a field that features incumbents Timothy C.
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State races take shape

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
The filing deadline for the May 12 primary has passed, and the statewide races are beginning to take shape.Five candidates are running to be the Republican nominee for U.S. Senator.

Community to gather to discuss ballot initiatives

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
FULLERTON — A community meeting will take place on March 16 to discuss proposed ballot initiatives.The informational meeting is set for 7 p.m. on March 16 at the Nance County Event Center at the Nance County Fairgrounds. There will be 3-4 speakers discussing different ballot initiatives.
Wade Brandenburger, 39, of Genoa, was arrested in a camper Friday morning. Officers located him hiding in a small compartment under his bed. Photo provided

Wade Brandenburger, 39, of Genoa, was arrested in a camper Friday morning. Officers located him hiding in a small compartment under his bed. Photo provided

Genoa man arrested on warrant

News Staff
Friday, February 13, 2026
GENOA — A Genoa man was taken into custody after the Central Nebraska Special Response team was called to a camper on the north side of Genoa. Wade Brandenburger Wade Brandenburger, 39, of Genoa, was arrested on a felony arrest warrant for domestic assault with bodily injuries (Class IIIA felony).
Neal C. Reardon

Neal C. Reardon

Sheriff: Man arrested for sexual assault, enticement

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
On Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 The Nance County Sheriff’s Office arrested Neal C. Reardon of St. Edward on one count of First Degree Sexual Assault and one count of Enticement by Electronic Communication Device, both felony offenses. The offenses occurred between November 2025 and February 2026.
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Reeg case pushed back to March 23

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
COLUMBUS — Justice is on hold in the shooting death of a Fullerton woman.Jack Reeg, 25, of Columbus, has hired a new attorney and has next court appearance was moved to March 23, with his jury trial scheduled for March 30. His original pretrial hearing was set for Monday.Glenn A.

Nelson, Wetovick file to seek re-election

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
FULLERTON — Two more incumbents have thrown their hats into the ring for the upcoming election.Republican Rodney Wetovick is seeking re-election as county attorney. Republican Darren Nelson is seeking re-election as county supervisor.
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Another candidate joins field

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
FULLERTON — Another candidate has announced his intention to run for office in Nance County.Bob Voichoskie will run for re-election as a Republican for Nance County Supervisor.He is the third candidate to file for the May 12 primary. Two candidates filed for re-election on Jan.