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The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is seeking applications for an emergency medical services (community or county-based) member, an emergency medical services (hospital-based) member, and an ancillary healthcare provider member on each of the six newly-established Rural Health Transformation Program Health Care Advisory Regions in Nebraska. HCARs are being established across Nebraska to provide structured, region-specific health care insight and coordinated input into RHTP....
Congressman Adrian Smith announced that his staff will hold a mobile office hour for constituents in Antelope County on Tuesday, April 14. Smith, who has offices in Grand Island, Scottsbluff, and Nebraska City, will provide a staff member at the Antelope County Courthouse, 501 Main Street, Neligh, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. These office hours are an opportunity for constituents to meet directly with a member of Smith's staff about federal issues, receive assistance with a federal agency, or take advantage of the services available through his...
The April meeting of the Northeast Nebraska Chapter of Compassionate Friends will meet on Thursday, April 16 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at O'Neill Methodist Church, at 404 West Cedar Street in O'Neill. Anyone dealing with the loss of a child, sibling, or grandchild is invited to attend. The Compassionate Friends provides highly personal comfort, hope, and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or a daughter, a brother or a sister, or a grandchild, and helps others better assist the grieving family. For more...
Antelope Memorial Hospital will hold laboratory blood draws at discounted rates on Wednesday, April 22 and Friday, April 24. Appointments may be scheduled between 6 and 9 a.m. Lab screenings include a hemoglobin A1c for $20; CBC, TSH, Chem and Lipid panel for $45; and a PSA for men, $30. The regular price of these total more than $400. Cash or check will be required at time of service as insurance will not be billed. To set an appointment, call 402-887-6257....
Central Valley Ag recently announced a donation of $2,757.15 to the Nebraska FFA Foundation following its Fuel Up for FFA campaign during National FFA Week. During this time, CVA donated five cents from every gallon of fuel purchased at CVA fuel sites with a CVA fuel card. Through this promotion, CVA and its fuel customers helped support the next generation of agricultural leaders. “FFA students represent the future of agriculture, energy, and leadership,” said Jeff Ingalls, SVP of Energy at CVA. “When customers purchased fuel at CVA locat...
The Holt County Historical Society will host “Tea, Tales and Traditions," Sunday, April 19, at the Holt County Historical Society Museum, 4th and Douglas streets in O’Neill. Organizers invite the public to a tea party discovering and celebrating customs and fun of a traditional tea time. Tickets are available for $10 for adults and $5 for up to age 12. Tickets are payable at the door. Seating is limited. RSVPs may be sent to Marci Zegers by calling or texting 402-699-1424....
Area Easter egg hunts were held Saturday, April 4. In Ewing, four youngsters found the golden egg in their respective age divisions and claimed an Easter basket filled with goodies. Winners of the Ewing Young Members Club Easter Egg Hunt, nclude Macklin Kaczor, Theresa Wright, Lainey Fry, and Granite Pilcher. Six youngsters located special eggs at Saturday's Easter egg hunt in Clearwater, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Finding the winning eggs were Trenton Wright, Oliver Waldow, Mason...
This story is made possible through a partnership between Flatwater Free Press and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Mike Wintz was nearly four miles away and in the thick of fighting the Morrill Fire when he heard over the radio that the flames were headed for his home. "A couple of the other outfits were headed to the house to kind of head it off ... I just put my trust in the neighbors and the other firefighters," he said. The group stopped the fire near Wintz's front...
The old Antelope County Courthouse may be getting a "Back to the Future" look soon. Meeting yesterday, the Antelope County Commissioners were presented with a proposal by Neligh attorney Jim McNally. McNally is representing an anonymous donor who has offered to pay for the restoration of the old county courthouse's clock-tower and dome. The donor will contract an engineering/architect company, based in Italy, to do the design and building of the project. A figure of up to $750,000 for the work was mentioned by McNally. The ACC, excited about...
ServeNebraska is now accepting nominations for the 12th annual Step Forward Awards, the state’s highest honor recognizing volunteer service. These awards celebrate individuals and groups who strengthen Nebraska communities through service. Award recipients will be selected by the Governor and honored at the 2026 Step Forward Awards Luncheon in October. Nominations are open statewide to individuals and groups, including those affiliated with businesses, civic organizations, schools, and nonprofits. The deadline to submit nominations is June 1...
During Distracted Driving Awareness Month, troopers are partnering with officers and deputies across the state to encourage safe driving in Nebraska. The Put the Phone Away or Pay national campaign is organized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, with local partnership from the Nebraska Department of Transportation – Highway Safety Office. "Distracted driving can have tragic consequences," said Colonel Bryan Waugh, superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. "While d...
In a season that celebrates hope and new life, Brooke Bartak-Jensen - a Ewing native who lives in Omaha - is living her own version of a miracle. Two days after tying balloons for her daughters' birthday party, Bartak-Jensen's body began to shut down. What started as a sore finger turned into a medical catastrophe - sepsis, a rare blood-clotting disorder, and flesh-eating infection - that left doctors giving her just a 1% chance to live. Before the first weekend in November, two days before goin...
Nebraska Public Power District sought public input during an open house Tuesday in Clearwater on a proposed 345-kV transmission project spanning about 27 miles across Antelope County. The project would use steel single-pole structures and the process will take about three years to complete, connecting a substation in southeast Holt County near the Antelope County line to an existing substation northeast of Neligh. According to Grant Otten, NPPD media relations specialist, 72 people attended the...
The Judicial Nominating Commission for County Court Judge in the Seventh Judicial District advanced five names for consideration by Gov, Jim Pillen: Benjamin D. Borgmann, Beemer; Bradley A. Ewalt, Stanton; Danielle J. Fliam, Lincoln; Chelsey R. Hartner, Madison; and Ted M. Lohrberg, Pierce. The Seventh Judicial District consists of Antelope, Cuming, Knox, Madison, Pierce, Stanton, and Wayne counties. The vacancy is due to the retirement of Judge Donna Farrell Taylor....
A Neligh resident, charged with one count of terroristic threats, a Class IIIA felony, appeared for arraignment, March 25, in Antelope County District Court. Martin Klein requested to withdraw as counsel for Jonathyn Gunderson, which Judge Michael L. Long granted. The judge appointed Nate Stratton to represent the defendant. Gunderson entered a not guilty plea. Long set a pretrial hearing for April 29 and a jury trial for May 18. Gunderson was arrested Feb. 20, after writing threatening posts...
J and M Displays will hold a certification/training class on the art of planning, setting up, and shooting display fireworks on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Chambers Community Center. Attendees must be 18 years old. The class is recommended for beginners, as well as a source for seasoned technicians. To register, contact Ray Sandoval at ray@jandmdisplays.com or call 402-980-1800. Seating is limited. Registration by April 23 is preferred; however, walk-ins will be...
Low humidity and gusty winds created unwelcome conditions - and a fire - that burned approximately 660 acres, consumed nearly 5.5 miles of tree lines, and destroyed an abandoned farmhouse, Saturday, northeast of Ewing. View video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1UA8qnaoj4/ Ewing and Orchard Fire departments responded to a call at approximately 3:20 p.m., Saturday, near 510 Avenue and 859 Road, after National Weather Service in North Platte detected a hot spot. The fire quickly spread...
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman, a program that empowers women with the knowledge of outdoor skills, will host Ladies Day on the Range on April 25 at five locations across Nebraska. Ponca State Park, in northeast Nebraska, will host an event from 9 to 11 a.m., which will include archery, pellet gun and shotgun training. Ladies Day on the Range event isn't just about hitting targets; it's about equipping women with knowledge and skills to feel confident and secure operating a firearm or archery...
Gene Leahy didn't like what he saw. Rushville's baseball field was one of the finest in Nebraska, thanks to the generosity of two bachelor brother ranchers. But the diamond saw little action. So, Leahy - big brother to Frank, Notre Dame's legendary football coach - convinced the Milwaukee Braves in the mid-1950s to host an annual summer baseball school in this Sandhills town of only 1,200 residents. Teens and young men traveled hundreds of miles to attend. "It was the thrill of my lifetime to...
Michael F. Doty, 32, of Orchard, appeared for a preliminary hearing before the Honorable Kale Burdick, March 26, in Antelope County Court. Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith announced a plea agreement had been reached, which included Doty's entry of a guilty plea to an amended charge, no additional charges from the incident will be filed. Two charges against the defendant were dismissed with prejudice, including one count of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, a Class IB felony, and...
The Holt County Animal Shelter hosted a chili cook-off, Sunday, March 29, at Dirty Hands Tap and Coffee in O'Neill, in honor of the organization's 20th anniversary. Event video at: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17CBkSN6wU/ Winners included Megan Argueta, second place; Rhonda Hurtig, first place; and Teresa Baker, third place. Hurtig also won the People's Choice Award. Eight contestants participated in the event....
A Plainview man accepted a plea deal, March 25, in Antelope County District Court. Christopher Beltz, 39, appeared before Judge Michael L. Long and agreed to the deal, spelled out by Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith. Beltz agreed to plead guilty to amended information, charging one count of criminal attempt - possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, a Class II felony. In exchange, the State will not file additional charges. Beltz waived his right to one-day notice of the 2nd amended inf...
The Clearwater Chamber of Commerce is offering an exciting opportunity to win a 2026 Can-Am Outlander DPS 500 as part of this year's Clearwater Rodeo festivities. The drawing will take place June 28, 2026, during the rodeo event. Participants must be present to claim the prize. The ATV, presented by Motoplex USA, combines power and durability, making it ideal for both work and recreation. Tickets are available through the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce. Community members and visitors alike are...
York University continues to expand its athletic opportunities with the addition of powerlifting, as President Timothy Westbrook announced that the Board of Trustees has officially approved the new program. The plan for powerlifting is to start as a club sport and grow into a full collegiate program. Leading the new program will be head coach Jeff Shabram, a respected name in Nebraska's powerlifting community. Shabram brings more than 25 years of experience in education and over two decades of...
Maria Velasquez, a Summerland Public Schools junior, has been selected to attend American Legion Auxiliary Cornhusker Girls State, May 31 to June 6, on the campus of the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Velasquez will study local, county and state government processes in this nonpartisan political learning experience. Every spring, the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program provides approximately 25,000 young women with a hands-on educational opportunity designed to instruct tomorrow's...
