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KMAland Girls Golf (8/29): Mills, Ashland-Greenwood place second at Syracuse
(KMAland) -- Ashland-Greenwood and Jenna Mills both had second-place finishes at the Syracuse Invitational to highlight KMAland girls golf on Thursday. Syracuse Invitational — 2. Ashland-Greenwood 453, 3. Elmwood-Murdock 477, Humboldt-TRS NTS, Johnson County Central NTS, Palmyra NTS, Syracuse NTS. Area Top 15:. 2. Jenna Mills, Ashland-Greenwood (99) 3....
Tabitha Offers a Variety of Support Groups in September
Tabitha, Nebraska’s industry-leading Senior Care provider, offers a variety of support groups throughout Hall, Hamilton, Merrick, Clay, Buffalo, Kearney and surrounding counties. Helpful for many people processing their grief, grief groups give participants the opportunity to connect with others who are experiencing kindred feelings of loss. Tabitha offers online...
KMAland Softball (8/29): North Andrew beats Maryville, Nebraska City, Ashland-Greenwood, Auburn land wins
(KMAland) -- North Andrew knocked off Maryville while Nebraska City, Ashland-Greenwood and Auburn were other area winners in KMAland softball on Thursday. Check out the complete rundown from Thursday’s softball below. AREA MISSOURI. North Andrew 7 Maryville 5. •Gracie Wilmes, North Andrew: 3/4. •Emma Curran, North Andrew: 3/3, 2...
Lourdes Central Catholic looking to build on strong 2023
(Nebraska City) -- Lourdes Central Catholic football is hopeful a strong 2023 will turn into an even better 2024. The Knights were 8-2 last season, and Coach Jon Borer believes this year’s group can be even better. “We finished the year pretty strong,” Borer said of 2023. “We lost...
Thirty Nebraskans Selected for Nebraska LEAD Class 43
UNL Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Lincoln, Neb. August 28, 2024 — The Nebraska Leadership Education/Action Development (LEAD) Program is pleased to announce the selection of 30 outstanding individuals who will join the program as Fellows of Nebraska LEAD Class 43. These fellows were selected based on their demonstrated leadership potential, commitment to agriculture and dedication to their communities.
Peru State College Athletics Announces 2024 Hall of Fame Honorees
The Peru State College Athletic Hall of Fame selection committee has announced its 2024 Hall of Fame class, which includes four individuals and one team. This will be the 32nd class to be inducted into the College's select group since its inception in 1986. John Creamer, Jr., Jerry Eickhoff, Pat...
Kickoff to football in the forecast; delightful drop in temperatures
Thunderstorms riding along a cold front from Thursday into early Friday morning managed to drop almost a half an inch of rain for most around I-80 and areas south. Locally higher amounts added up to over an inch toward Hebron and Pawnee County. That cold front has brought us cooler...
Lewis and Clark Center turns 20
More than 1,100 people celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center this past weekend. On Friday, August 25, almost 600 students, teachers and chaperones participated in a special Living History Day that focused on activities at the Center’s new fort, which is still under construction.
Blair High School Band Marches into New Era
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 AUGUST 28) – The Applejack Festival, an annual celebration of the apple harvest in Nebraska City, has been a beloved event for decades. Held over two weekends in September, the festival draws between 60,000 and 80,000 visitors to the city. It features a wide array of apple-themed activities, including orchard visits, apple picking, cider tastings, and various competitions. The festival also includes craft fairs, car shows, and live entertainment, making it a comprehensive community event that showcases Nebraska City’s rich agricultural heritage.
Gov. Pillen Seeks Applicants for Underground Excavation Safety Committee
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is accepting applications to fill positions on the Underground Excavation Safety Committee. Created through the passage of LB683 (2023), the committee is charged with reviewing complaints filed with the state fire marshal when there is an alleged violation of the Nebraska One-Call Notification System. State law requires that anyone involved in excavating or digging must call 8-1-1 to have all underground utilities identified in advance of that work.
Bulldogs Shut Out Clippers in Home Opener, Start Season 3-1
Auburn softball is off to a winning start following a win in a defensive battle during their home opener against Malcolm. On Friday, August 23, Auburn had a 2-1 showing at a tournament in Aurora with their second win over Malcolm and win number three over Gering. Their only loss of the season so far was to tournament host Aurora in Friday’s first game.
Big Red Buzz opens season with capacity crowd
NEBRASKA CITY – Husker Radio Network color voice Damon Benning gave a capacity crowd Thursday at the Big Red Buzz at Valentino’s Restaurant in Nebraska City his keys to watch for in Nebraska’s season opener and reasons for optimism that an eight-win campaign will end the streak of seven straight losing seasons.
Grotrian grand slam lifts Pioneers past Ralston
Reese Grotrian’s two-out grand slam home run put Nebraska City in position to top Ralston, 12-9, in home opening action on Tuesday, Aug. 27. The Pioneers were down early in the game, 2-0, when Hanna Marth smashed a two-run home run that tied the game and sparked the Pioneers to post five runs in the frame for a 5-2 lead.
Nebraska City to test itself in season opener with C1 No. 1 Wahoo
(Nebraska City) -- The 2024 football season is here and with it comes Nebraska City's third coach in as many years. As Dave Purdham prepares to take over the Pioneers program, he and his team are ready for what the new year may hold. "It's a great time for excitement,"...
Fritch: proposed special session bills would've left Nebraska City with $4 million shortfall
NEBRASKA CITY - Nebraska City Public Schools Superintendent Mark Fritch offered gratitude to State Sen. Julie Slama for her work in the special legislative sessions saying bills initially proposed would have meant a revenue shortfall of $4 million. Fritch said the district appreciates Sen. Slama’s support for local control of...
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