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Stay safe on Independence Day

News Staff
Friday, July 3, 2026
LINCOLN — However you choose to celebrate Independence Day this year, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) urges you to stay safe using these tips.Firework SafetyFireworks are fun, but they can also be dangerous.
Mari Sandoz is pictured at the Van Vleet ranch in Colorado in 1942. Photo courtesy of the Mari Sandoz Society

Mari Sandoz is pictured at the Van Vleet ranch in Colorado in 1942. Photo courtesy of the Mari Sandoz Society

A New Chapter: UNK partners with nonprofit to preserve legacy of Nebraska author Mari Sandoz

News Staff
Friday, July 3, 2026
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is taking on a central role in a statewide effort to preserve and expand access to the legacy of one of Nebraska’s most celebrated writers.Through a new partnership with the Mari Sandoz Society, significant portions of the organization’s archival...
Assistant psychology professor Rachael Turner, front, and UNK senior Blaine Tewahade are studying the cognitive challenges faced by caregivers and support systems that may help reduce those impacts. Photo by Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications

Assistant psychology professor Rachael Turner, front, and UNK senior Blaine Tewahade are studying the cognitive challenges faced by caregivers and support systems that may help reduce those impacts. Photo by Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications

UNK students turn summer break into research opportunity

Tyler Ellyson - UNK Communications
Friday, July 3, 2026
KEARNEY — Research at the University of Nebraska at Kearney doesn’t stop when the academic year ends.A dozen students are working one-on-one with faculty mentors this summer to investigate real-world questions while developing skills that extend well beyond the classroom.The Summer Student Research...

Two arrested after pursuits on Friday

News Staff
Sunday, June 28, 2026
NORTH PLATTE — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested two people following separate pursuits Friday.At approximately 10:40 a.m. Friday, a trooper attempted a traffic stop in Thayer County, near Bruning on County Road 6300.
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City falls prey to wire fraud scheme

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
FULLERTON — The city of Fullerton is cooperating with the Nebraska State Patrol regarding a $174,086.55 wire fraud scheme.The Fullerton City Attorney Katie Sharp released the following statement:The City of Fullerton announced that it fell victim to a sophisticated wire fraud scheme.
Fullerton grad Steve Dubas was crowned king at the Swedish Festival on Friday. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

Fullerton grad Steve Dubas was crowned king at the Swedish Festival on Friday. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

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Fullerton grad crowned Swedish Festival king

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
STROMSBURG — A Fullerton grad was crowned Swedish Festival king on Friday in Stromsburg. The following is the biography that was read at his coronation: Steve R. Dubas, youngest child of seven, was born to Steve and Mildred Dubas of Fullerton. He graduated from Fullerton High School in 1989.
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BCHC nurses trained to help navigate car seat safety

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
ALBION — Boone County Health Center is continuing its commitment to keeping children safe by certifying two registered nurses as Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs).Angie Schalk, RN, and Maria Kinney, RN, completed the nationally recognized certification program in April.