Friday May 2 | Custer County Chief
Local emergency director receives top state award
“They will also allow us to keep any money generated through the recycling of debris - money that used to go back to FEMA.”
By ELLEN MORTENSEN Chief Managing Editor Just six months in to his new job, Troy Smith has been awarded one of the highest honors in his field for the state of Nebraska. via Custer County Chief
Apr 3, 2008 | KRVN-AM Lexington
Southern Nebraska town starts campaign to boost population
The ``Tell a Friend about Alma'' campaign seeks to have people familiar with the area urge friends and family to move to the city of 1,200 in Harlan County. via KRVN-AM Lexington
Feb 19, 2008 | Crime Scene KC
OP man killed while apparently playing Russian roulette
Story is from Alma, Neb. From The AP: Bryan McQuay said today that deputies responding early Sunday to a report of a shooting at a farm about eight miles south of Holdrege found the body of 28-year-old Cody ... via Crime Scene KC
Feb 17, 2008 | The North Plattte Telegraph
Colorado devises $70M plan to supply Rep. River
“I don't know what impact the Colorado plan could have on Nebraska”
Colorado may have a water pipeline plan to satisfy Kansas' demands that Colorado comply with the 1943 Republican River Compact settlement agreement. via The North Plattte Telegraph
Dec 18, 2007 | KEYC
Dec 14, 2007 | KSDK NewsChannel 5
Christmas Card Mailed In 1914 Arrives At Destination
“But it is kind of curious. We'd like to know how it got down there.”
A postcard featuring a color drawing of Santa Claus and a young girl was mailed in 1914, but it's journey was slower than Christmas. via KSDK NewsChannel 5
Nov 5, 2007 | Grand Island Independent
“I just couldn't believe the outflow from the public of things, such as bottled water, candy bars, sunflowers seeds, and you name it”
It started out as an uneasy feeling that something bad was going to happen, said Gary Hedman, president and CEO of Southern Public Power District. via Grand Island Independent
Oct 23, 2007 | Farm & Ranch Guide
Observations from Midwest byways
Musings from travels around the countryside while wondering where a certain alma mater will settle in the BOTTOM 10 of the major college football rankings: I COVER LOTS of miles attending meetings, conventions ... via Farm & Ranch Guide
Oct 17, 2007 | Kearney Hub
Two tough guys of TV and movie fame have their roots in tiny Naponee
“They were moving to California.”
One of Naponee's "favorite sons" was made famous on the big screen and another on the small screen. via Kearney Hub
Sep 30, 2007 | Lincoln Journal Star
NRDs turn to bonds to ease Republican River water woes
“It would take a lot of coordination and effort by the NRDs to directly acquire those assets”
In south-central and southwestern Nebraska, where water might already be as precious as oil, the guardians of groundwater are trying something new to secure their future. via Lincoln Journal Star









