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'RV There Yet?' features Fort Robinson SP, Wildcat Hills SRA
They’re back in Nebraska exploring more state parks. Join hosts Patrice and Kevin McCabe as they return to Nebraska to explore Fort Robinson State Park and Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area during the third season of “RV There Yet?” The McCab...
iHub dedication held in Norfolk
Northeast Community College renewed and expanded partnerships as it celebrated the groundbreaking for its iHub technology and innovation center in downtown Norfolk. About 120 people attended the...
By Driver jailed after stuck twice on muddy county road
A plea agreement was initiated in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh last week, prior to a Beatrice man’s arraignment on March 28 charges. Christopher A. Palmer, 29, pleaded guilty to Count I as charged, obstruct a peace officer, a Class 1 m...
Tire amnesty event extended to Friday
The tire amnesty event held April 1 to 3 in Newport was successful. Better news: There is still room for tires. Kim Burge, director for RC&D, reports, "There is a lot of room for more tires. Our goal...
Poker tournament winners announced
Winners in the Lanny Williby Texas Hold' em Tournament, sponsored by the Royal Volunteer Fire Department, are Blake Cunningham, first; Brock Williby, second; and Paiton Hoefer, third. The annual...
Supervisors approve land purchase for future site of district six shop
The District 6 shop, located in Stuart, will eventually have a new home. Holt County Supervisors approved the purchase of eight acres, from the village of Stuart, for the project. The county will pay...
In the cards
Poker fans are invited to the Lanny Williby Memorial Texas Hold-em Tournament, sponsored by the Royal Fire Department. Saturday's event will begin at 8 p.m., at the Royal Auditorium. Trophies will be...
Clouds could spoil celestial event
Summerland-area residents won't be in total darkness, Monday, during the solar eclipse. Mark Urwiller, director of Honey Creek Observatory, in O'Neill, said the eclipse will have 70% coverage in this...
Former student sentenced for 2022 Summerland bus incident
Koda Fernau, 20, of Neligh was an 18-year-old Summerland High School student when he made comments on a school bus and at a Neligh workplace in September 2022, comments that resulted in his arrest on a felony terroristic threat charge. According to...
AMH Move It 2 Lose It winners announced
This year, Antelope Memorial Hospital's "Move it 2 Lose it Challenge" was held for 10 weeks, from Jan. 8 through March 18. It was coordinated by Vanessa Carpenter, AMH wellness director. A total of...
Vinyl collecting alive in Lincoln as popularity rises
Passion for music and its format fuels the decision to purchase and sell music physically every day. A MusicWatch study in March 2022 estimated that 18 million consumers ages 13 and older, purchased...
Local judge passes case to Madison County judge
County court cases in Antelope County are routinely heard by the Honorable Donna Taylor, one of three county court judges presiding from benches in the Nebraska’s Seventh Judicial District. Last week, Taylor passed a case to one of her peers. The H...
Nominations accepted for state's Step Forward awards
ServeNebraska is now accepting volunteer nominations for the 10th annual Step Forward Awards. The Step Forward Awards are the most prestigious awards given to volunteers in Nebraska and highlight the...
Bighorn sheep lottery applications begin April 15
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will accept applications for one 2024 bighorn sheep lottery permit beginning April 15. A $29 nonrefundable application fee must accompany each application. Only Nebraska residents 12 years and older are...
Convicts accused of violating post-release terms
Two defendants who are accused of absconding from post-release supervision appeared in front of the Honorable James Kube in the Antelope County district courtroom in Neligh last week. Haiden Sleister denied information to revoke his post-release...
Public reminded of roadside campaign signs regulations
With the approach of the 2024 primary election, more and more political campaign signs are appearing in front lawns and roadside locations with each passing day. The Nebraska Department of...
South Dakota men sentenced to prison, ACJ
Two South Dakota men were sentenced to prison last Wednesday, March 27, by the Honorable James Kube in the Antelope County district courtroom at the courthouse in Neligh. Christopher Barta, 29, Irene, was sentenced for aiding the consumption of a...
NSP receives new mobile command post
The Nebraska State Patrol recently unveiled a new vehicle that will be utilized in several ways to keep Nebraska safe. The vehicle was donated to NSP by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of...
Dempsters donate antique jail to Village of Orchard
The Lois and Duard Dempster family gave the antique city jail to the Orchard village board and it is now located at the schoolhouse. Previously, the antique city jail was located at Green Gables....
Area pharmacy bridges gap by offering delivery to Antelope County communities
Individuals who have Optum or United Healthcare insurance will have a new option for filling prescriptions. Optum and United Healthcare no longer cover prescription costs at Blood Pharmacy locations....
New date, time set for Orchard Easter egg hunt
Orchard's Easter egg hunt will take place a day early. The annual event will be held Friday, March 29, at 6 p.m., at the Orchard Community Center. The hunt was originally planned for Saturday, March 30. Orchard Community Club, Northeast NE Heating...
Single-vehicle accident reported south of Ewing
A one-vehicle rollover accident occurred Monday, March 18, at approximately 7:30 a.m., on 508 Avenue, south of Ewing. According to a report from chief deputy Ed Nordby, a 2014 Freightliner, driven by...
Teen made 'very bad decisions,' sent to prison
A 19-year-old O’Neill man, originally accused of committing 11 crimes last April, was sentenced to prison for five of the offenses last week in the Holt County district courtroom in O’Neill. The Honorable Mark Kozisec sentenced Ethan J. Peterson to...
The rise of Broken Bow's self-taught barrel racer
Shayla Staab buried the brim of her suede hat into her phone, pushing through disappointment to see what went wrong. The 16-year-old barrel racer had just completed her first run of the competition...
Texas man bound over to district court on meth charge
Joaquin S. Echeverria, 28, of Brenham, Texas, (in custody) appeared in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh last week for preliminary hearing. Escheverria is accused of a Class 1C felony, possession of more...
