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It's full steam ahead for the 41st edition of the Royal Fire Department ice fishing tournament. The event is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 4. First cast is set for 9 a.m., at the north end of Grove...

A conference realignment, of sorts, will include Summerland Bobcat activities. The decision to join a yet-to-be-named new conference, including seven other area school districts, was approved during...

As a licensed practical nurse, Alyx Kurpgeweit recognizes when a patient is in distress. As a mother, Kurpgeweit realized her son, Rhett, who was six months old at the time, was struggling. "He...

Summerland Public School patrons and staff will have an opportunity to share qualities they envision for the new superintendent, note positive aspects of the district and offer what they see as challe...

A rural Elgin woman was found deceased, Wednesday, Jan. 17, according to Wheeler County Attorney Joe McNally. According to a press release issued by McNally, at approximately 12:45 p.m., on Jan. 17,...

Several items I cherish most in life are found in a recipe box atop the refrigerator. The other, tucked away in my office in the file cabinet. The items have two common threads. They are handwritten...

Omaha Senator Justin Wayne, chair of the Judiciary Committee, has offered a bill that would put Nebraska's Legislature in charge of the state's prison system, which is currently under the purview of t...

Nebraska lawmakers are gathering once again in Lincoln for another year of debating and passing legislation. The democratic process is something America prides itself on and one that requires input...

On Thursday of this past week, Governor Pillen delivered his State of the State address. The governor began his speech by thanking members of law enforcement, first responders and road crews who have...

Three new League Association of Nebraska members began three-year terms on the LARM board of directors this month. LARM is a Nebraska risk- management pool providing risk management services and...

Volleyball is set to start a new chapter in Nebraska and at the helm is a woman who quietly helped establish the game's stronghold in the state. Few own the imprint on Nebraska volleyball that Diane M...

The temperatures may have been sub-zero, Friday, but the action in Elmer Lindahl Gymnasium, in Neligh, was hot. Five Summerland girls' wrestling team members left the Neligh-Oakdale Invite with...

Bobcat senior Barrett Stearns looks to dish a place to teammate during Friday's 60-16 victory over Osmond/Randolph. Stearns scored two points in the contest. Preston Hoke led the offensive effort,...

Ella Bolling sends a three-point shot toward the bucket. Bolling scored six points in Friday's 45-32 win over Osmond/Randolph. Ady Mlnarik led the Bobcats with 20 points and nine rebounds. Lydia...