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A 44-year-old man will spend at least the next 24 1/2 years behind bars after being convicted of several burglaries in multiple northeast Nebraska counties in 2024. In Antelope County District Court on Oct. 29, Judge James Kube sentenced Suni Raine Moone, also known as Jeshua Divis, to 31 to 43 years in prison for four counts of burglary and two theft charges. Since Moone has previously been convicted of felonies and sentenced to prison, each of these sentences includes a habitual criminal enhancement, which means Moone faces a mandatory...
Outdoor renovations at Clearwater Public Library are complete. The entrance now sits in the center of the building, and two new windows were added. Library Trustees President LuAnn Schindler said the project originated after an indoor upgrade proved unfeasible and a downtown revitalization study suggested updating the façade. "We hoped to begin an expansion project indoors, with a move into the old ambulance bay; however, that project proved to be financially unfeasible," she said. During that...
Summerland Public School board members will consider an early graduation application and review the 2024-25 school audit when they meet Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m., at the school. Also on the agenda are discussions and possible action on early resignation incentives, application for a U.S. Bank One Card, and technology purchases for the 2025-26 school year. Board members will review obsolete weight room equipment and discuss football classification for the 2026-27 season. A report from the...
Several Summerland-area events will honor local veterans. On Sunday, Nov. 9, Clearwater Sons of the American Legion will host its annual veterans dinner. Serving will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Veterans eat for free. Summerland Public School will host a Veterans Day program, Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m. The public is invited to attend....
The Nebraska Attorney General's Office is notifying consumers of a fraudulent text message circulating claiming to be from the Nebraska Department of Revenue. The message states that your tax refund request has been processed and approved and instructs you to provide payment information via a suspicious link that you must activate by replying on your mobile device. The Attorney General's Office urges do not follow the instructions provided, do not click on any links, or reply to the message in...
Holt County Supervisors received frightening news on Halloween when they learned health insurance premium costs for county employees are projected to increase 24.1%, effective Jan. 1. During Friday's scheduled meeting, Anson Insurance Agency representative Steve Anson told supervisors that current-year losses have been more than expected. According to Anson, Meritain Health expected $1.3 million in claims. "We already have $1.3 million," he said. Typically, three to five individuals on the plan...
Taste test a variety of chili, compete in games and support the New Moon Community Theater during the Ultimate Tailgate Bash. The event will be Saturday, Nov. 22 at the Neligh American Legion. A time will be announced once the kickoff is set. Attendees will sample chili from competitors, receive bowls of house chili, and cinnamon rolls. Prizes will be awarded and a cash bar will be open. Tickets for the chili cook-off are $10. Teams of two may participate in the beer Olympics. Cost is $25....
On Monday, Gov. Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Joey Spellerberg to the position of state treasurer. Spellerberg fills a vacancy due to the departure of Tom Briese, who is resigning to spend more time with his family. "In terms of having someone ready to jump into the role of state treasurer, I could not be more pleased in announcing my appointment of Joey Spellerberg," said Pillen. "He expressed interest in the role two years ago. He has strong credentials as a fiscal conservative,...
Celebration of Life services for Dianne (Herley) Kent, 83, will be 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater, with Pastor Bruce Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Clearwater Cemetery. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater. Dianne died on Nov. 2, 2025, at her home in Bentonville, Arkansas. Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be directed to...
Hunters are reminded they may donate whole field-dressed deer to the Hunters Helping the Hungry program at 10 processor locations in Nebraska. Participating meat processors are: Amherst – Belschner Custom Meats Elmwood – Elmwood Meat Plant Lindsay – Melcher Locker & Produce Minden – Midwest Meat Company Norfolk – R&M Meats North Platte – Kelley's Custom Pack Plattsmouth – Meat Garden Butchery Table Rock – Den's Country Meats Ulysses – The Butchery Wahoo – Wahoo Locker LLC Hunters pay no processi...
An attorney representing a 38-year-old Plainview man facing one count of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person - 1st, a Class 1D felony, requested a continuance during Antelope County District Court, on Oct. 29, after his client did not appear in the courtroom. Attorney James Walz told the Honorable James Kube that Christopher Beltz’s failure to appear was due to a family emergency. Kube called a recess so Walz could contact his client. Following the recess, Walz made a motion to continue the pretrial conference. Antelope County A...
Individuals interested in making Quilts of Valor for area service men and women are encouraged to attend an organizational meeting. The group will meet Nov. 12 at 10 a.m., at American Legion Post 170, 207 E. 2nd Street, in Tilden. For more information, contact DeAnna Martensen at 402-649-9900....
Tri-County Titan and Orchard resident Ryan Rifer signed a national letter of intent to play baseball at York University last week. The university competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and are members of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference....
Summerland wrestlers will learn discover if their state-qualifying dreams are secured or dashed when they compete in the Class C-3 district on Valentine's Day at Centura Public Schools. In addition to the Bobcats, Battle Creek, Centura, Crofton/Bloomfield, Cross Couty/Osceola, Elkhorn Valley, Grand Island Central Catholic, Johnson County Central, Logan View, Norfolk Catholic, Red Cloud/Blue Hill, Scotus Central Catholic, St. Paul, Superior, West Point-Beemer, and Winnebago will...
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will accept applications for the Nebraska Elite 11 veterinarian program. Applications are due by Feb. 2. Applicants must be Nebraska residents who have been admitted to UNL’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, with plans to major in animal science or veterinary science. The Elite 11 program offers financial assistant and hands-on experiences. Selected students must be incoming freshmen and residents of Nebraska, and show a strong commitment to the well-being of production animals and a...
Nathaniel T. Eckstrom, Chelsey R. Hartner, both of Madison; Patrick P. Carney, Matthew A. Headley, Dennis W. Morland, all of Norfolk; Jerrod P. Jaeger, Fremont, and Christian H. Mirch, Omaha, have submitted applications for appointment as County Court Judge in the Seventh Judicial District which consists of Antelope, Cuming, Knox, Madison, Pierce, Stanton, and Wayne counties. The vacancy is due to the appointment of Judge Michael L. Long to the District Court. The second public hearing of the Judicial Nominating Commission will be held at the...
When it rains, it pours. Right now, I would settle for a few sprinkles. The engine in my Kia is kaput. At least that’s what a highly-qualified mechanic told me. It does have approximately 200,000 miles. (The first Kia we owned racked up almost 375,000 before the transmission caused trouble. Scott hopes it’s just a sensor, the one the dealership’s mechanic said “could” mean the sensor needs replaced or could mean the timing chain and engine are failing. Looks like the second option is closer to...
In recent years, the U.S. has shifted to using a wider mix of energy sources located across the country. These resources help make our electric grid stronger, keep power flowing during disruptions, and create new jobs and business opportunities. However, a sharp increase in energy demand is on the horizon. According to the Brattle Group, it is estimated that by 2035, the amount of electricity Americans use each year will increase by about 53% compared to 2024, while the highest levels of...
Nebraska is cattle country. We used to be known as "The Beef State" – a nickname I always liked. But recently, cattle producers have raised a beef with the president over his ideas to reduce the cost of beef at the grocery store. Every media has covered the cattle kerfuffle: President Trump proposed to quadruple beef imports from Argentina, so that record-high prices in our country might come down. (He also sent a $40 billion bailout to the struggling South American country – a country that is...
A decade ago, Nebraska's corrections department allowed hundreds of inmates to leave prison early through a program that few - including judges, lawmakers and the public - knew existed. Corrections leaders eventually scrapped the early-release scheme shortly after probing lawmakers revealed it. Now, as the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services continues to grapple with overcrowding and converts one prison into an immigration detention center, it is trying to create a similar program....
On Nov. 3, Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers, joined by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to preserve a long-standing rule that helps ethanol producers earn clean-energy tax credits for capturing and storing carbon. EPA recently proposed to eliminate key parts of its national greenhouse-gas reporting system to cut bureaucratic red tape and unleash American energy. Hilgers supports EPA’s deregulatory efforts but pointed out the potential unintended consequences the repeal would have for e...
Luke Kester, a sophomore at Summerland Public School, will perform with the 2025 All State Choir. He will spend three days in Lincoln rehearsing and preparing for a concert with 400 other musicians from around the state. A concert will be held Nov. 22, at 4:30 p.m. at the Lied Center....
The first-ever Neligh Catrina-Fest was held on Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Neligh American Legion. The event was organized to celebrate Día de los Muertos - Day of the Dead - while raising funds for the New Moon Theatre and the Neligh Public Library Foundation. Guests enjoyed a vibrant celebration of culture and tradition, featuring folklore dancers along with skilled charros performing intricate rope tricks. The festivities also included a Catrina and Catrin costume contest for both adults and...
Don’t wait to begin buying Nebraska Game and Parks Commission permits for the upcoming year. The 2026 annual hunt (small game), fishing, fur harvest and state park entry permits are available online, at district offices and state park areas beginning Nov. 15. These permits are valid Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2026. A Nebraska vehicle park entry permit is an affordable way to have fun outdoors. Access more than 75 state park, recreation areas and state historical parks for an entire year or explore miles of trails, watch wildlife and get in touch with n...
The Antelope County Commissioners met yesterday, Nov. 4, for the first of two November meetings. Commissioner Neil Williby was absent. Front and center on the agenda was a public hearing in response to a potential road closure. The road in question, 512th Avenue between 846th and 847th Roads, had a petition signed by landowners for closure. The hearing had one party present for closure and another party present in favor of keeping it open and having it fixed. JEO consultant and county highway superintendent Brian McDonald urged the ACC to get...
