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Nebraska State Patrol promotes new major and lieutenant

News Staff

Thursday, April 30, 2026

LINCOLN — The Nebraska State Patrol is proud to announce the promotion of two NSP leaders to the ranks of Major and Lieutenant.• Capt. Andy Ecklund has been promoted to Major of the Eastern Operations Division.• Sgt.

Center for Rural Affairs to host QuickBooks workshops, Cleaning Academy, and networking event

News Staff

Thursday, April 30, 2026

The Center for Rural Affairs will soon hold:Grand Island, Nebraska - QuickBooks Beginners - From Chaos to Clarity, Tuesday, May 5, and Thursday, May 7, from 6 to 8 p.m., at College Park, 3180 W. Highway 34. This two-day workshop is designed for people who are brand new to QuickBooks.

Fischer accepting applications for U.S. Service Academy nominations

News Staff

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

OMAHA — Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) announced that her office is accepting applications for a nomination to a U.S. Service Academy for the Class of 2031.“I’m proud to once again accept applications from young Nebraskans who are interested in attending one of our prestigious U.S.

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NCJ honored in newspaper contest

Ncj Staff Report

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

LINCOLN — The Nance County Journal was among the newspapers recognized Saturday night in the Nebraska Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest.The contest awards capped a multi-day event where journalists from around the state of Nebraska gather to network and learn new tricks to the trade.

Early primary voting begins

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

FULLERTON — Early voting has begun ahead of the May 12 primary election.Monday marked the first day that Nebraska residents could vote in person at their county courthouses.

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Gov. Pillen issues new order rescinding burn ban

News Staff

Thursday, April 2, 2026

LINCOLN — Today, Governor Jim Pillen rescinded his most recently issued burn ban, which clears the way for burn permits to be issued through the authority of local fire chiefs or designated department members.

Community Builders to meet in Leigh on April 22

Ncj Staff Report

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Community Builders announces the next town tour to be held in Leigh on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The tour begins at 12:30 p.m. for lunch at Park Place 130 County Rd V. During lunch, a presentation will be given by the Leigh Legacy Fund.

Alda woman dies in Sunday accident

Ncj Staff Report

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

A 54-year-old Alda woman died on Sunday after her motorcycle struck a deer on Highway 22 north of Fullerton.Emergency responders were called to the scene at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday after a deer ran across the highway and struck the motorcycle that Penny Earl, 54, of Alda, was driving.

Jack Reeg was arrested in connection to the Sept. 16, 2025, shooting death of his girlfriend, Kennedi DeMuth, 25, of Fullerton.

Reeg trial pushed back again

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

COLUMBUS — The murder trial in connection to the shooting death of a Fullerton woman has been pushed back again.Jack Reeg, 25, of Columbus, has waived his right to a speedy trial and his attorney, Glenn A.

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Grow smarter with new season of ‘Backyard Farmer’

Ncj Staff Report

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

LINCOLN — “Backyard Farmer” is back for its 74th season to help gardeners and lawn care enthusiasts keep their landscapes healthy and thriving. The new season premieres at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2 on Nebraska Public Media and continues throughout the summer.