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Volunteers needed for the event to be held near Sutherland June 7-8.
On June 7, a Trail Boss reception will be held to open the Cattlemen’s Ball, with a live auction to follow. A midnight dance to Shur Thing will be held in the saloon tent. A four-pers...
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Singer/guitarist/actor, Earl Bates, returns to Perkins County to reprise his retro, neo-folk, old-school-cool classics of the 60s through the 80s at the Cactus Palace in Venango on Friday, April 5 at 9 p.m. Mr. Bates is once again touring his one m...
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With just old machinery parts, a cutting torch, welder, paint and imagination, Kent Hilferty of rural Madrid has created a unique mailbox that resembles a 1925 D John Deere tractor. Hilferty, a fan of antique JD tractors, has has restored several ...
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Hastings Memorial Library in Grant received internship grant funding in March 2013. The Nebraska Library Commission and the Nebraska Library Association recently awarded 21st Century Librarian internship grants totaling $20,250 to 18 Nebraska public libra...
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The City of Grant is providing information to the public on cross-connection and backflow prevention.Anyone needing more information on cross-connection and backflow prevention is urged to contact City of Grant Water Superintendent Gary Beckler at 352-210...
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Youths up to age 18 are being invited to enter the Lions Club Talent Contest set for Sunday, April 21, at 2 p.m. in the Chase County Schools auditorium in Imperial. There are six age categories of competition for solos, duets and group performances. Any t...
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The Nebraska West Central Division of the National Model Railroad Association will hold its 19th Annual Train Show in North Platte on April 13 – 14. The show will be at the D&N Event Center, 601 East Walker Road. This year’s show will be open to ...
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The Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA) is pleased to announce that Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte is a recipient of the 2012 Quest for Excellence award. The Quest for Excellence award is a joint initiative of the Nebraska Hospital A...
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The joy and blessing of knowing the risen Christ
By Pastor Huran GatobuUnited Methodist Church, Wallace
God is good all the time. We are still in the Easter mood and spirit. What a joy and a blessing to know that our Lord is risen and risen indeed! Apo...
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Hoping for dark, clear sky
By Vernon WhetstoneAmateur Astronomer
I was finally able to get some glass on Comet PanSTARRS. After several days of clouds there was finally a clear evening with great viewing and I bagged it. However, I have not been able to...
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Bees are buzzing on caffeine
By Dr. E. Kirsten PetersCollege of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences, Washington State University
A friend of mine recently returned to the U.S. from deployment with the National Guard in Afghanistan. One of ...
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As warmer weather approaches, fire officials say now is the time to take steps to make your home Firewise. “Most of the techniques to increase the chances of your home surviving a wildfire can be accomplished with a weekend of work,” said Brian Daunt,...
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Social Security: will it or won’t it be around when you retire? Opinions vary, but most would agree it’s a program they want to understand. This workshop offers ways to optimize the benefits. See how potential Social Security benefits fit in overall r...
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A dinner reception was provided for students who will be attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln this fall at the West Center Office in North Platte on March 25. Dr. Steve Waller, Dean, College of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources, wa...
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Colton White, Perkins County High School, placed first in Sociology, earning a $500 scholarships to Mid-Plains Community College at the annual inter-high day competition on the McCook Community College campus. Dundy County-Stratton, Quinter and...
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April 4-10All Times Mountain
Thursday, April 4 FFA state competition Lincoln 9 a.m. Jr. hi track at Dundy Co.Friday, April 5 Scholastics at Chadron FFA state competitionSaturday, April 6 Music contest at Ogallala 9 a.m. Varsity track at homeSunday, April...
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Two classes that should interest business owners or those interested in owning businesses are being offered by the Mid-Plains Community College Imperial Campus. • Microsoft Publisher for Business is being taught by Chelsea Zuege April 1, 8 and 15 at the...
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Nebraska’s university and state college systems recently announced that if the Unicameral’s Appropriations Committee won’t increase their funding, they will ask for a range of tuition, fees, housing, and meal increases of 5-7.5 percent. At his Mid-P...
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By Shelby FrieszNebraska News Service Nebraska landowners who have transferred their land into a different school district may be able to get it back with only the consent of the district from which it was removed if the Legislature passes a bill heard ...
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It’s a fun fever to run
By Larry PritchettPast PCHS activities director
To paraphrase Bruce Dickinson (Christopher Walken) of SNL fame, “Guess what? I got a fever, and the only prescription is more NCAA Basketball!” The good thing about this fever...
