Preliminary investigation shows explosion was accidental
Ncj Staff Report
FREMONT — A preliminary investigation is calling the explosion that leveled a Fremont manufacturing plant accidental.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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World famous photographer to speak at Peru State
Ncj Staff Report
Joel Sartore is a photographer, speaker, author, teacher, conservationist, National Geographic explorer, and a regular contributor to National Geographic magazine. His hallmarks are a sense of humor and a Midwestern work ethic.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
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Pawnee Nation members visits area
Ncj Staff Report
GENOA — Members of the Pawnee Nation visited the Genoa/ Nance County area on July 15, 2025. Walter Echo-Hawk, an Elder, lawyer and author, organized the tour along with former State Archaeologist Rob Bozell.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Lawrence Burman of Rockville won first place for his image of a deep blue, cloud-streaked sky reflected in the tranquil waters of a Middle Loup River slough in Sherman County.
Lower Loup NRD Announces 2025 Photo Contest Winners
Ncj Staff Report
Winning photographs have been chosen in the Lower Loup NRD’s 2025 Photo Contest.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Cardiopulmonary Rehab Annual Report
News Staff
COLUMBUS — Columbus Community Hospital is proud to announce the release of its 2024-25 Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Annual Report, highlighting a year of profound dedication to patient well-being, significant program growth and inspiring recovery stories.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Beaver Valley Days Saturday
Ncj Staff Report
People have occupied the area of the Loup, Cedar and Beaver waterways of Nebraska for hundreds and even thousands of years.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
A delegation from Boone and Nance Counties recently returned from a three-state trip that saw stops in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. Photo provided
‘ONCE IN A LIFETIME’
Rick Holtz
A delegation from Nance and Boone counties recently attended the Citizenship Washington Focus program in Washington, D.C., and the trip is being described as “the opportunity of a lifetime.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
All-star schedule announced
Ncj Staff Report
LINCOLN — The best athletes from the senior class of 2025 showcase their skills in the state’s yearly all-star games for softball, volleyball and basketball. Nebraska Public Media will bring high school sports fans live coverage on its WORLD television channel.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
First human case of West Nile Virus reported
Ncj Staff Report
LINCOLN — The first reported human case of West Nile virus (WNV) for the 2025 season has been detected in the East Central District Health Department.East Central District Health Department serves Boone, Colfax, Nance and Platte counties.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
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DHHS urges communities to prepare for summer heat
News Staff
LINCOLN — With temperatures expected to soar over 100 degrees this weekend in many parts of our state, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is reminding residents to take precautions to stay safe during periods of extreme heat.
Friday, June 20, 2025