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State Fair concludes with strong attendance

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The Nebraska State Fair wrapped up its 2025 run with a total attendance of 334,383, marking an increase of 6% year over year.Opening weekend was bolstered by phenomenal weather, with Saturday and Sunday providing some of the best conditions the Fair has seen in recent years.

Nebraska’s updated Move-Over Law now in effect

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) reminds drivers that the state’s updated move-over law takes effect Wednesday, Sept. 3.Previously, the move-over law applied only to emergency and roadside assistance vehicles.

Two Arrested After Pursuit in Omaha

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
OMAHA  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Omaha Police Department, have arrested two people after a pursuit in Omaha early Wednesday.At approximately 12:45 a.m. today, a trooper saw a Volkswagen Passat speeding on Highway 75 just north of downtown Omaha.
Members of the Central Nebraska Special Response Team complete training last week. Photos provided

Members of the Central Nebraska Special Response Team complete training last week. Photos provided

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Fullerton OKs contract for police services

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
FULLERTON — The Fullerton City Council approved an agreement that will provide police services by the Nance County Sheriff’s Department within the city limits.Under the agreement, the city will pay the county $250,000. Previous contracts between the city and county were for three years.
Cornhusker Public Power District Goodwill Fund Trustee Abie Czapla (right) presents $500 to the Genoa Fire Department for rescue ropes and atmospheric monitors. Accepting the check is Fire Chief Shawn Strain (left).

Cornhusker Public Power District Goodwill Fund Trustee Abie Czapla (right) presents $500 to the Genoa Fire Department for rescue ropes and atmospheric monitors. Accepting the check is Fire Chief Shawn Strain (left).

Cornhusker Public Power District customers give $3,325 to help their communities

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Cornhusker Power Goodwill Fund trustees awarded $3,325 to 11 organizations at the August 11 meeting.Cornhusker Public Power District CEO/GM Clay Gibbs said, “These organizations are doing great things in the community, and we are very proud to be a part of it.
Owen Kimble received the scholarship check and certificate from Mrs. Jan Cruise on Aug. 21. Photo provided

Owen Kimble received the scholarship check and certificate from Mrs. Jan Cruise on Aug. 21. Photo provided

Ron Cruise Memorial scholarship winner announced

News Staff
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
The family of Ron Cruise is pleased to announce the winner of the 2025 Ron Cruise Memorial Scholarship. The family awarded the annual scholarship to Owen Kimble. Owen is an undergraduate student at Nebraska Wesleyan University majoring in History.
LCC recertification presentation (pictured from left to right): Kelsey Knehans, Office & Compliance Coordinator, Development Council for Buffalo County; Kevin Kraenow, Gibbon City Councilman; Derrick Clevenger, Gibbon City Councilman; Leon Stall, Gibbon Mayor; Robert Krier, Gibbon City Councilman; Armando Hernandez-Perez, Gibbon City Councilman; Matt Smallcomb, Gibbon City Administrator; Trevor Lee, President of the Development Council of Buffalo County. Photo provided

LCC recertification presentation (pictured from left to right): Kelsey Knehans, Office & Compliance Coordinator, Development Council for Buffalo County; Kevin Kraenow, Gibbon City Councilman; Derrick Clevenger, Gibbon City Councilman; Leon Stall, Gibbon Mayor; Robert Krier, Gibbon City Councilman; Armando Hernandez-Perez, Gibbon City Councilman; Matt Smallcomb, Gibbon City Administrator; Trevor Lee, President of the Development Council of Buffalo County. Photo provided

City of Gibbon strengthens infrastructure, paves way for growth through leadership certified community program

News Staff
Monday, August 25, 2025
Ongoing investments in an industrial park, city services, and downtown development in the City of Gibbon (pop.1,886) have earned recognition from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED).
Photo provided

Photo provided

Giving Week coming September 1

News Staff
Monday, August 25, 2025
Peru State College, Nebraska’s first postsecondary educational institution and proudly known as the Campus of a Thousand Oaks, is excited to celebrate our upcoming Giving Week. This special time highlights the spirit of generosity and community that has sustained our College for more than 155 years.
The University of Nebraska at Kearney Pride of the Plains Marching Band has announced its season schedule, which begins with the Sept. 6 football game against Chadron State. Photos provided

The University of Nebraska at Kearney Pride of the Plains Marching Band has announced its season schedule, which begins with the Sept. 6 football game against Chadron State. Photos provided

UNK Pride of the Plains Marching Band announces show theme, performance schedule

News Staff
Monday, August 25, 2025
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Pride of the Plains Marching Band has announced its season schedule, which begins with the Sept. 6 football game against Chadron State.In addition to performing at all Loper home football games, the Pride of the Plains will perform Sept. 20 during the...

Free Community Education–Aug. 28

News Staff
Monday, August 25, 2025
GRAND ISLAND — CHI Health St. Francis, in partnership with CHI Health Clinic: Nebraska Heart Institute, is offering a free community education session, “The Secrets to Understanding Medicare,” on Thursday, Aug. 28 at 6:30 pm.