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Viaero Wireless is now the title sponsor for one of the world’s most celebrated comedy festivals and it’s held in honor of Johnny Carson in his own hometown of Norfolk.
The Viaero Great American Comedy Classic celebrates its third year as yo...
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I honestly believe that one of the best inventions for the kitchen was the crockpot. They can be used for such a wide variety of foods such as cooking soups, casseroles, meats, dips and pastas. I don’t know if I could survive without one or two of th...
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Wallace speakers took the first place plaque at the RPAC conference speech tournament held Wednesday, Feb. 17 at Culbertson. Members include (Front row, l-r): Rachel Marquardt, Josi Hasenauer, Tarassa Swedberg, Kelsey Hubbard, Vicki Holst, Emily Hasenau...
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Tobin Buchanan, superintendent at Perkins County Schools, sets a good example for the student body, some of whom also gave at the recent American Red Cross Bloodmobile held at the New Life Fellowship Church on Feb. 15. Four first-time donors contributed...
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Nebraska State Treasurer Shane Osborn, along with the Omaha Royals Baseball Club, are pleased to announce the kick-off of the 8th Annual, “Why I Want to Go to College” essay contest.
The essay contest is open to all seventh and eightth grade stud...
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The Area 14 CattleWomen is sponsoring two $500 scholarships in 2010. They will be awarded to a college freshman, sophomore or junior applicant.
Applicants must be a resident of Keith, Perkins or Arthur counties; female or male; a currently enrolle...
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More than $11,000 to be awarded to area high school seniors.
Consolidated Telephone launches its 12th year of scholarships. A graduating senior at each of 14 high schools in the Consolidated service area will be awarded $800 toward a college of their c...
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Bob Phares of North Platte, current chairman of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, has announced that he has filed for re-election to represent District 7.
In announcing the filing Phares said; “It has been a privilege to represent this par...
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This summer, a “Celebrate Scouting” stamp will be sold to coincide with the 100th anniversary of scouting.
With this stamp, the U.S. Postal Service celebrates the adventure and spirit of scouting.
Since the creation of the international youth sco...
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Scout Oath
On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
Scout Law
A Scout is trustworthy, loyal...
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By Shari Friedel
Tribune Staff
Perkins County’s only state wrestling contender, 130 lb. Kyle Schulze, came home with a fifth place medal from the state wrestling tournament held at the Qwest Center in Omaha Feb. 18-20.
In the first round of Class D...
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By Pastor Vince Carrig
Sports Writer
Jenni Sis morphed into a monster on the boards and at the foul line to help her Lady Plainsmen advance to their fifth-consecutive district championship game with their third win this season over North Platte St. Pat...
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By Pastor Vince Carrig
Sports Writer
Mackenzie Hite stepped up and intercepted three Lady Longhorns passes in the third quarter and converted them into six points to help her Lady Plainsmen shake off a slow start and evict Chase County from the NSAA...
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By Christy Sheets
Sports Writer
On Tuesday, Feb. 16, the Cats traveled to Grant for sub-districts to play the Tigers of Paxton. The Lady Cats were ready to play, hoping to beat the Tigers one more time this season. Unfortunately for the Lady Cats, th...
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By Travis McConnell
Sports Writer
Good three point shooting and excellent free throw shooting by the Creek Valley Storm were the difference Friday night when the Wallace Wildcats traveled to Chappell for their final regular season game of the year.
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This is an important reminder to farmers, ranchers and landowners that 2010 risk management coverage for all crops in all counties must be timely purchased in order to maintain eligibility for disaster program benefits.
Risk management coverage may ...
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With chemigation season only a few months away, chemigators should check the expiration dates on their permits, said Dave Boxler, University of Nebraska–Lincoln entomology research technologist at the West Central Research and Extension Center in North...
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USDA Rural Development is seeking applications for the Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) program.
RBEG’s are available to public bodies, non-profit entities and Indian tribes who desire to facilitate and finance the development of small and e...
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The 2010 Tree Care Workshops offered in March in Alliance, North Platte, Hastings, Norfolk, Omaha and Lincoln will offer members of the green industry the opportunity to hear the latest in current and emerging issues in tree care.
“This will be excel...
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By Bruce Anderson
UNL Extension Forage Specialist
Did early fall snows prevent you
from harvesting all your corn? Instead of waiting for snow to melt and then the ground to either freeze or dry out, consider grazing. More in a moment.
Do you have st...
