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A 19-year-old Neligh man will serve 90 days in the Antelope County Jail on one count of assault-threaten/menacing manner, a Class I misdemeanor. Judge Donna Taylor announced the sentence April 16 during Antelope County Court. Austin R. Klabenes will receive credit for one day previously served. Taylor ordered Klabenes to pay court costs and released bond to be applied to fines and costs. Klabenes was remanded to the custody of the Antelope County Sheriff. Tyler R. Bellar, 21, of Elgin, appeared for sentencing on one count of domestic violence...
Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation announced the 2025 WanderNebraska Travel Adventure Program will begin May 1. WanderNebraska was created to promote the work of local museums, historical societies and libraries and increase awareness of what is found in the local sites along Nebraska's backroads and in communities that are often overlooked by the typical tourist. This fourth year, running May 1 to Nov. 30, includes more than 210 sites across Nebraska, with more than 50 new locations....
On April 4, members of the Antelope County Health Care Foundation present a $7,500 check to Diane Carpenter, EMT, and Tom Carothers, paramedic, who accepted the gift on behalf of Antelope Memorial Hospital. The check will go toward the purchase of a new ambulance. The new ambulance will offer many special safety features and added benefits for both the patients and providers while helping to ensure its reliability for years to come....
Melissa Harrell watched from the crowd as members of Nebraska's congressional delegation presented an oversized check for $1.3 million to her City of Wahoo colleagues. The federal grant would allow the city of 5,000 to replace two miles of century-old, leak-prone natural gas pipes. Sen. Deb Fischer, a Republican who voted for the bill that created the grant program, touted the award as proof that "real, bipartisan, and responsible infrastructure reform is possible." Less than a year later,...
The Summerland Board of Education learned several staff members will depart at the end of the school year. Board president Nate Schwager read a resignation letter from Lisa Cook, a mathematics teacher. Superintendent Molly Aschoff said Ashley Koenig, a Ewing graduate, will fill the vacancy. Koenig currently teaches business at Creighton Community Schools. “She will be teaching junior high math and will take the Praxis test to get that certification,” Aschoff said. “With a strong math depar...
Participate in the third Nebraska Birding Bowl and learn about birds and contribute data toward bird conservation. This fun, free statewide competition returns this May for Nebraska Bird Month. The Birding Bowl is a great opportunity to try out this hobby, improve skills, and share a love of birding with others. Participants of all experience levels are invited. Birders can compete as individuals or teams, registering online in April or May. They may participate in one of the following...
Ed. note: This article originally appeared in the Insights section of the Norfolk Daily News. For eight years, O'Neill-area shoppers have relied on Blush Boutique & Tan for stylish finds and personalized service. Since opening in March 2016, Blush Boutique & Tan expanded from its initial location on Everett Street to a storefront on O'Neill's main drag. In 2023, owner Megan Heiss moved the popular clothing spot to its current home, in a new building constructed at 226 E. Douglas Street in...
Area youth will have multiple opportunities to hunt for Easter eggs. This Saturday, Clearwater Chamber of Commerce will host its annual event, at 2 p.m., at the village park. Newborns through 10-year-olds are invited to search for special eggs to win prizes. Clearwater Public Library will also provide free books for winners. Ewing Young Members Club will host its annual egg hunt, Saturday, April 19, at 1 p.m. at Schmidt Park. In Orchard, an Easter egg hunt will begin at 1:30 at the football...
April 19 might be your lucky day. In Clearwater, the date has been proclaimed as Clearwater Community Day by Lotto Nebraska and Nebraska Cooperative Government. Individuals playing Keno at Two Bills Steakhouse will have an opportunity to win a $7,000 bonus jackpot if the player bets $1 or more on a "Lucky 7." The offer is good only between 5 and 10 p.m. According to Mike Tabbert, co-owner of Two Bills Steakhouse, the Keno celebration coincides with the steakhouse's one-year anniversary. If...
The Summerland Public School Board of Education will convene its regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 14, at 7 p.m. at the school's campus near Ewing. Several significant items will be up for discussion and possible action. The board is set to consider decisions on staffing, nursing services, and technology purchases for the 2025–2026 school year. These discussions could shape the school's direction on hiring needs, student health services, and classroom technology heading into the next a...
The mobile food pantry, sponsored by the Neligh Faith Community Church, as well as various other churches, individuals, and businesses in the area, will be dispersing food on Tuesday, April 15. The pantry will be open from 2 to 3:30 p.m., at the American Legion Club, 115 W. Third Street, in Neligh. It will provide free groceries to anyone seeking food assistance....
A continuance was granted in the case of a 37-year-old man, currently incarcerated in the Holt County Jail. Braiden E. Guido appeared before the Honorable Mark Kozisek, in Holt County District Court, on March 31, for a pretrial hearing. Guido has entered not guilty pleas six counts, including theft by unlawful taking, a Class IIA felony; possession of a stolen fireman, a Class IIA felony; possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, a Class ID felony; possession of a deadly weapon during the...
A 34-year-old Minneapolis man appeared for sentencing on two amended charges during an April 2 Antelope County Court session. Judge Donna Taylor ordered Tyler B. Hosp to pay $1,000, for each count of attempt of a Class IV felony, a Class I misdemeanor. Hosp agreed to have his bond exonerated and applied to payment of fines. He agreed to pay an additional $250 that day. Taylor set a show cause hearing for May 7, if fines are not paid by that time. On Sept. 3, Nebraska State Patrol officer Hartley...
Carolyn Fiscus knows where her aunt, Mildred Lowe, spent her final days. She knows the 12-year-old Winnebago girl became gravely ill in the winter of 1930 at the Genoa U.S. Indian Industrial Boarding School. She knows Mildred died. She does not know where her aunt was buried. It's a mystery Fiscus pondered as she sat in a folding chair beneath the sweltering sun in July 2023 and watched as a small team of archaeologists dug into the hardened Nebraska dirt. They were searching for the graves of...
As hunters plan their spring wild turkey hunt, safety reminders need to be included to ensure a fun outing. Kyle Gaston, hunter education coordinator with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, reminds hunters to practice the four basic rules of firearm safety. “With the excitement of a new season beginning, never let your emotions distract you and get in the way of a safe hunt this spring,” Gaston said. The four basic rules of firearm safety are: Treat every firearm as if it is loaded; Always point the muzzle of your firearm in a safe dir...
On April 2, 2025, the first child since the expansion of Nebraska's Safe Haven law, Nebraska Revised Statute § 43-4903, was surrendered. A healthy baby was surrendered to a safe haven location in the Northeastern part of the state and is under the care of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Due to HIPAA laws, no further details can be provided. Effective July 19, 2024, Nebraska Revised Statute § 43-4903 which allows a baby up to 90 days old to be left with an employee on duty at one of the following locations: A hospi...
Clearwater alumni are invited to an all-class banquet on Saturday, May 24 at the Clearwater American Legion. Social hour will begin at 5 p.m., with a meal to follow at 6. A freewill donation will be accepted for the meal. The Bunker Bar will be open. RSVPs are due by May 10 to Shannon Tegeler at 402-841-9847 or Tammy bearinger at 402-841-2762....
Clearwater Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department is gauging interest in hosting an emergency medical technician class for residents from the Summerland area. Organizers said if enough interest is shown, classes will start in August and continue until May 2026. Coursework will be competed at the Clearwater Fire Hall. The class consists of 110 hours of classroom instruction and 55 hours of lab practice. The minimum age to become an EMT is 18. In Nebraska, individuals are allowed to begin training...
Visitors to state park areas in northeastern Nebraska will find enhanced day-use and camping amenities. Projects in the works or completed will appeal to an array of park users. The following is a roundup of those improvements and projects: Ponca State Park – Electrical pedestals were installed at Ponca State Park's Eric Wiebe Shooting Complex for use by vendors during the annual Missouri River Outdoor Expo. This $20,000 project was paid for with Land and Water Conservation Funds. Niobrara SP ...
This year, Antelope Memorial Hospital's "Move it 2 Lose it Challenge" was held for 11 weeks from Jan. 6 through March 21. It was coordinated by Vanessa Carpenter, AMH wellness director. A total of 652.2 pounds were collectively lost by the 50 contestants, consisting of nine men, 21 women and five teams of four. In the men's division, the first-place winner was Tim Kester Jr. of Clearwater, losing 15.8% of his total body weight. Second and third-place winners were anonymous. Winners in the...
Mele Mason recalls the days when the newsroom at Omaha TV station KMTV had journalists covering city hall, the county courthouse, the statehouse and the “cop shop.” Reporters attended multiple other governmental meetings and community gatherings, said Mason, who worked as a news videographer at the station in the 1980s. But those days are gone, she said, with her old newsroom now about one-third the size. So when Mason saw that an effort was underway to address shrinking newsrooms by enl...
Two individuals appeared for arraignment before the Honorable James Kube, March 26, in Antelope County District Court. Hunter E. Ashburn Taylor, 30, of Tilden, pleaded not guilty to one count of use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony - firearm, a Class IC felony and one count of terroristic threats, a Class IIIA felony. Kube set a pretrial conference for April 30 and scheduled a jury trial for June 16. According to the arrest affidavit, Ashburn Taylor is alleged to have held a gun to the...
Multiple pretrial hearings were held March 26 in Antelope County District Court. Jasmine M. Maughan, 21, of Neligh, appeared on four counts, including DUI-cause serious bodily injury, a Class IIIA felony; procure/sell alcohol to minor/incompetent, a Class I misdemeanor; criminal mischief-$0 to $500, a Class III misdemeanor and possess or use drug paraphernalia, an infraction. Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith advised the Honorable James Kube that the defendant tested positive for THC prior to appearing in court. Maughan’s court-appointed attor...
Ongoing road construction continues to affect public access at Calamus Reservoir State Recreation Area. Guests planning trips to the park are advised to call ahead for the latest updates. Gracie Creek fishing access, Little York Point and Valley View Campground and boat ramp currently are the only accessible areas in the park. Entering the busy spring fishing and camping season, it is recommended park visitors proactively contact the SRA before their trip to find out the status of area closures at the park. Closures on most areas are expected...
Legendary comedian Yakov Smirnoff will be headlining the 2025 Great American Comedy Festival's annual gala on Saturday, June 14. Current Saturday Night Live cast member James Austin Johnson will headline the Friday night Comedy Showcase on June 13. The festival kicks off Thursday, June 12, with the traditional family Comedy Magic Show. All three shows are at 7 p.m. at the Johnny Carson Theatre...
