Serving proudly since 1873 as the beautiful Nebraska Panhandle's first newspaper
Serving proudly since 1873 as the beautiful Nebraska Panhandle's first newspaper
Sorted by date Results 1 - 9 of 9
The Cheyenne County voters made their decision Tuesday, choosing a new name for county assessor. Voters chose Melody Keller over Sybil Prosser by a margin of 860 to 479, according to the unofficial Primary Election results. "It has been my honor to serve the citizens of Cheyenne County," Prosser said Wednesday afternoon. "The people have spoken and I deeply respect their decision. I congratulate Melody Keller and wish her the best." Melody Keller, Cheyenne County Assessor elect, thanked voters...
LINCOLN – Despite outstanding voter turnout in a number of counties, statewide turnout fell below 25 percent based on preliminary totals from the primary election. As noted by Secretary of State John Gale, results are unofficial until counties canvass their results. County offices are still counting provisional ballots, which is likely to boost the total voter turnout, although Gale acknowledged that turnout will not reach his initial prediction of 28 percent. “Unfortunately, while counties like Blaine and Arthur experienced turnout of bet...
LINCOLN (AP) — Lincoln City Councilwoman Jane Raybould won the Democratic primary to try and unseat Republican Sen. Deb Fischer, a tough prospect in overwhelmingly conservative Nebraska. Raybould, who ran unsuccessfully for lieutenant governor in 2014, helps run a Nebraska grocery store chain founded by her late father. She was the best-financed Democrat in the race. The other Democrats were Frank Svoboda, a retired farmer, attorney and judge from Lincoln; Larry Marvin, a retired real estate broker from Fremont; and Chris Janicek, of Omaha, who...
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith recently announced the winners of the 2018 Congressional Art Competition for the Third District of Nebraska. Among those winners was Potter-Dix senior Audrey Juelfs. She entered a photo of an old Chevrolet farm truck, garnering fourth place in the contest. Her work will be displayed in Smith's Scottsbluff office. Artwork by the first place winner will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol. The runners-up will have their art displayed in Rep. Smith's Washing...
LINCOLN- The Nebraska Wheat Board (NWB) will hold its next meeting Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at the Hampton Inn in Sidney: 635 Cabela Dr., in Sidney. The meeting will begin at 8:00 a.m. MDT and conclude at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will include decisions on project funding for fiscal year 2018-2019. It will also include reports from NWB board members, contractor reports, and a review of upcoming events and travel. An executive session is scheduled to start at 2:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend...
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) encourages rising high school juniors and seniors to apply for the 2018-2019 Third District Youth Advisory Council by June 29. The Third District Youth Advisory Council is a forum for juniors and seniors to share opinions, thoughts, and concerns with Congressman Smith through in-person meetings, online forums, and conference calls. “I always enjoy meeting with students through the Student Advisory Council because it provides the opportunity to hear the concerns of young Nebraskans,” Smith...
Virginia M. Spaeth, 83, passed peacefully, Thursday, May 10, 2018, in Sacramento CA. Born October 14, 1934, in Sterling, CO; the youngest of the John & Eva Walraven family. She was preceded in death by husband and son, Stanley F. Spaeth Sr. and Jr. She is survived by her older brother Vern Walraven and her daughters; Virginia, Debbie, & Denise; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren, a host of family & friends. She retired from the Sacramento Army Depot, after 35 year career in...
Timothy Ray Pfingston, 61, was born on February 14, 1957 in Inglewood, CA and passed away on May 9, 2018 in Crestline, CA. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Ryan and Heather Pfingston, three grandchildren, Logan, Gunnar, Kaydence, and a step-grandson Kolton; his brothers, Garry Pfingston, Douglas Pfingston, Charles Pfingston, Thomas Pfingston; two sisters, Carmen Marsh and Cecelia Wood; and numerous nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents...
Joshua Vincent Havorka, age 30 of Sidney, NE passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018. A private family Mass was held on Friday, May 11, 2018, in the St. Patrick's Catholic Church with Father Mike McDermott officiating. Cremation has been held with inurnment at a later date. You may view Josh's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Josh's care and funeral arrangements. Josh was born August 23,...
