Area News
Hitchcock County Sheriff’s Office Adds New K-9 Officer
There’s a new dog in town, and Hitchcock County residents will likely be seeing more of him in the months ahead. Roco, a 6½-year-old Belgian Malinois trained in narcotics detection and tracking, has joined the Hitchcock County Sheriff’s Office, and officials are hoping his keen nose will help keep illegal drugs out of local communities.…
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Lady Tigers Rally Past Loomis in 37–36 State Tournament Thriller
The top-seeded Dundy County Stratton Lady Tigers survived and advanced in the first round of the Class D2 State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. They edged out the #8 Loomis Wolves with a narrow 37-36 victory, thanks to a strong defensive stand in the final seconds. With this win, Dundy…
Read MoreNew Owners Keep Glass Pros Rolling in Benkelman
Tallan and Chloe Schrader are the newest business owners in Benkelman, having purchased Glass Pros, an automotive glass repair and replacement business. Glass Pros was previously owned by Jimmy Mullanix, who bought the business in 2002, from Rod Ochsner. Ochsner founded the business in 1987. In 2004, Mullanix built a metal building for the company…
Read MoreHitchcock County Schools Names Three Finalists for New Superintendent
The Hitchcock County School Board of Education may hire a new superintendent at their February meeting. Current superintendent Robert Sattler is set to retire at the end of the school year. Interviews for the new Hitchcock County School Superintendent will occur over the next few weeks. No discussions regarding the hiring took place during the…
Read More“Dear Santa”, Dundy and Hitchcock County Elementary Students Post Dear Santa Letters.
Kids everywhere have been busy writing their special Christmas requests to Santa! Take a peek at some of the letters our our children have sent to Santa’s headquarters at the North Pole. The letters in the image gallery attached to this post were writen by Dundy County Stratton and Hitchcock County elementary students. Please take…
Read MoreSenior Santa Help Needed: The Dundy County Senior Center is in an Emergency Situation
Editor’s Note: The newspaper received a call from a tearful Arlene Stute on Monday morning, asking us to attend the Emergency meeting at the Senior Center that afternoon. Arlene said, “Can you please come to the emergency Senior Center meeting this afternoon and help us? We are in trouble.” Dundy County — Rising costs of…
Read MoreWater Flows from Swanson in Republican River Compact Release…Required Offset Water Releases Not Expected to Significantly Impact Current Water Level
The spillway gates on the northeast side of Swanson Reservoir are currently open, allowing water to flow into the Republican River. This water release is necessary because the State of Nebraska’s Department of Water, Energy, and Environment has determined that 2025 is a Republican River Compact year. This designation requires specific water management actions and…
Read MoreSouthwest Public Power District Celebrates 80 Years of Service and Innovation
The Southwest Public Power District (SWPPD) utility company recently celebrated its 80th anniversary with an Open House at its headquarters in Palisade last Thursday. Despite the rain, the event attracted a good turnout of customers for the lunchtime celebration. SWPPD was established at the Southwest Membership Corporation on March 21, 1945. Its first meeting took…
Read MoreTHE KING is COMING to BENKELMAN
The Zorn Theatre will be Rocking and Rolling next Friday, June 13. The Elvis, Tribute Show, will start at 7PM (MT). Uppa Crik Tap Room will be there. “Elvis” aka Joseph Hall was on America’s Got Talent. Joseph Hall, born in 1984 has been paying tribute to the legacy of Elvis Presley since 2006. He…
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