May 26, 2009 | Omaha World-Herald
Pawnee women, filling a historic role, take the lead in preserving the tribes corn varieties
In ancient days, Pawnee women grew the corn for their tribe. Gourd bowl containing Pawnee white flour corn seed.
Valley Man Dead in Single-Vehicle Crash
One man is dead in a single-vehicle crash near Fremont. The Dodge County Sheriff's Office says 27-year-old Kelly Ladd of Valley died after his pickup went off Old Highway 275 late Wednesday night and rolled several times.
Valley Man Killed in Rollover Crash
Another man in the truck, 27-year-old Matthew Layman of Hooper was injured. Deputies say Ladd was thrown out of the truck, Layman was not.
Breast Cancer Vaccine Study Complete, Sheds Light on Important Information
If it weren't for the treatment she received for breast cancer, Mary Ann Tonjes, 78, of Hooper, Neb., said she doesn't think she'd be doing the things she loves right now, including traveling and watching her ...
Nebraska man's car is as unique as he is
Eric Gosker never was one to shy away from an uphill battle. And he's had a couple.
U.S. Attorney among eight seeking judgeship
Eight lawyers, including current U.S. District Attorney Joe Stecher, have applied in a second try at finding a replacement for a Sidney, Neb., judge voted off the bench last November.
Our View: Today we celebrate risk takers
Within every community youa ll find risk takers - those who stake their name, ideas and money with hopes of a better tomorrow.
Students initiated into honor society
Sixteen University of Nebraska-Lincoln students were initiated Dec. 8 into membership in Phi Beta Kappa.
Redeemer Lutheran Preschool will hold second semester registration until Jan. 6 for all new 3 year olds for the Tuesday/Thursday class only.
At -12 degrees, this cold is hardly fit for man or cattle
Ed Hanzel knows how important it is to be prepared for extreme frigid conditions.
Family brings Anime characters to life with costumes
If you live in Hooper, you might know sisters Hollie and Emma Siebler and their cousin, Andrew Hobart.
At 6 a.m. today, the head of Fremonta s street department was already looking ahead, and he didna t like what he saw.
Nestled among the hills and byways of the Hooper area are five homes, decorated for the holidays in preparation of Sundaya s Tour of Homes.
Nebraska's Jordan Larson heads All-Big 12 team
IRVING, Texas a ' Two-time All-American Jordan Larson leads five Nebraska volleyball players that earned Big 12 honors from the leaguea TMs coaches today.
Hooper foundation nears meeting challenge grant
The Hooper Area Community Foundation is close to meeting a challenge from another foundation.