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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...
Only 12 parcels with delinquent taxes remained following the March 10 tax sale, held at the courthouse annex in O'Neill. On March 17, Holt County Treasurer Shelly Ross told county supervisors that 13,000 parcels exist in Holt County. "When we advertised the sale, there were 110 parcels. By the time we had the sale, we had 68 left to purchase," Ross said. Forty-nine parcels were paid for on sale day, adding $43,000 to the county coffers. "Twelve did not sell, which is really awesome," Ross said....
Make plans to attend an all-you-can-eat fish fry in Page. The annual fundraiser, sponsored by the Page Community Day Club, will be held Friday, April 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Page Fire Hall. Adult meals will run $15 and those ages 6 to 12 will eat for $10. Children ages 5 and under eat for free....
Ewing graduates are invited to the 2025 bash, sponsored by the Class of 1983. The event will be Saturday, May 24, at St. Dominic's Hall. All Ewing graduates may attend. Bring your own drinks will start at 5, with dinner at 6 p.m. The meal will include brisket, ribs and burgers, prepared by Chris Dierks. Tickets will be available soon at The Ewing Bank for $15 each....
Governor Jim Pillen and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture are partnering to provide Nebraskans with information about the appearance of avian influenza in wild birds this time of year. On March 21, the Douglas County Health Department reported the detection of H5N1 in dead geese at ConAgra Lake in Omaha. “Nebraska is situated in the heart of the migratory bird path, especially waterfowl. It’s well known that wild waterfowl can be infected with avian influenza and transmit the virus to other birds, including backyard and commercial pou...
"We are very excited to announce that we recently installed a brand-new Fuji Aspire Cristalle 3D mammography system at Antelope Memorial Hospital," said Kristen Kester, BSRT(R)(CT)(M) and AMH radiology director. "This machine offers state-of-the-art technology to our patients for the early diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Plus, it provides a much faster exam, combining 2D and 3D imaging in a single exposure. This reduces the time the patient is in compression and drastically decreases...
The legal bills have been piling up in Richardson County. Since 2022, this southeast Nebraska county of fewer than 8,000 people has poured at least $143,000 into fighting a lengthy and contentious legal battle – not with an out-of-state business, or problem property owners. Richardson County is at odds with its own employees. For nearly two years, the 16-person county road department has been locked in a union battle with the county over a new contract and wage increases. The union, r...
Anglers and biologists again are joining forces to bring a new kind of fishing tournament to Nebraska. The second year of the Midwest Walleye Challenge will give anglers in states across the Midwest a chance to compete for prizes while collecting important data for biologists. The collection of angler catch data during the Nebraska challenge, which runs April 1 to June 29, can help the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission learn more about Nebraska walleye fisheries. In the process, Nebraska...
A plea agreement was reached in the case of a 19-year-old Neligh man during the March 19 session of Antelope County Court. Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith filed an amended complaint against Austin R. Klabenes. He was originally charged with domestic violence assault-3rd/threat/bodily injury, a Class I misdemeanor. Per the agreement, Smith amended the charge to assault-threaten/menacing manner, a Class I misdemeanor, and agreed not to file additional charges in the case. Smith will be able to make recommendations at sentencing. Klabenes...
The Northeast Nebraska Motorsports Hall of Fame will announce its Class of 2025 Hall of Fame inductees, Saturday, March 29, at 10:30 a.m., at the WarHorse Event Center in Norfolk, 4300 W. Norfolk Avenue. Following the announcement, NENMHOF officials will provide details about a racing celebrity guest speaker for the organization's Oct. 11 banquet and induction ceremony. The announcements will be made during the Hall of Fame's first ever race car show, with more than 60 race cars from throughout...
A request for Holt County Supervisors to sign a resolution regarding mandatory electronic identification livestock tags will wait, following discussion at the March 17 meeting in O'Neill. Roland Paddock of Ainsworth, secretary/treasurer for Independent Cattlemen of Nebraska, addressed the board, noting that ICON and R-CALF USA are against the mandatory tagging process. He said Wyoming and South Dakota officials "saw the law coming" and made voluntary tagging part of their respective state...
The best fish fry in the country will take place Friday, March 21, at St. John's in rural Clearwater, located 10 miles south and one mile east of Ewing. Serving will begin at 5 and continue until 8:30 at the parish hall. The menu will include three types of fish, two types of potatoes, macaroni and cheese, homemade buns, salads and dessert. A freewill offering will be accepted. Takeout orders will be available by calling 402-485-2476....
After more than 15 years of service, Sharon Swails will retire as Ewing Village Clerk. Ewing Board of Trustees will honor Swails at an open house, Friday, March 28, from 1 to 4 p.m., at city hall. The public is invited to drop in to share well wishes with Swails....
Orchard Community Club will host a fish fry fundraiser, Friday March 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Orchard Community Center. Fried or baked fish, cheesy potatoes, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw and dessert will be served for a freewill donation. Beer will be available for purchase. Proceeds will go toward fencing at the Legion baseball field....
