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Boy recovering from West Nile virus
A 6-year-old Crawford boy, diagnosed with the West Nile virus, was treated at a Chadron hospital and has returned to school, according to his mother.
Midwest Tourists Take Opportunity to "Get Tanked"
Nestled in the Sandhills near Mullen, Nebraska is a great place to not only catch a few rounds of golf but it's also the perfect place for tanking.
From blueberry-flavored cotton candy to fun-house mirrors, the Red Willow County Fair in McCook has it all Thursday evening.
Midwest Tourists Take Opportunity to "Get Tanked"
Nestled in the Sandhills near Mullen, Nebraska is a great place to not only catch a few rounds of golf but it's also the perfect place for tanking.
Qualifying land managers can benefit by selling "carbon credits" on an international market.I f management practices qualify, the credits are currently worth around $2 per acre for rangeland.
Nebraska native makes large 'dent' in riding world
Nebraska native makes large 'dent' in riding world Steven Dent has only been on the professional rodeo circuit for a couple of years, but he's already gaining a lot of ground.
Entrepreneurship courses to offered
An entrepreneurship training course will soon be offered in west-central Nebraska. via KRVN-AM Lexington
Photo by Ellen Mortensen Kevin Richardson of Broken Bow was one of many central Nebraska residents scooping out following a spring snowstorm that hit the state last week. via Custer County Chief
Long drive in store for some needing to renew licenses
Some people seeking to apply for or renew their driver's licenses in western Nebraska may be looking at a long wait - or a long haul - to do so. via KHGI
Late-season snow sweeps western Nebraska
“By the middle of next week, we'll be seeing temperatures in the 60s and 70s”
A snowstorm slammed into western Nebraska today, forcing schools to close and ranchers to move livestock into sheltered areas. via Omaha World-Herald
Officials issue travel advisory
The remains of a U.S. Navy sailor from North Platte who died in action after Japan's 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor have been identified. via North Platte Bulletin
Classes close as late-season snow sweeps western Nebraska
Classes in western Nebraska have been canceled as late-season snow storms sweep the region. via KHGI
Cedar, brush control demonstration planned near Mullen
Sandhills Resource Conservation & Development will host a cedar and brush control demonstration April 17 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., MT. via High Plains Journal
Rural sheriff makes his best guess
“The other man was the same way.”
MULLEN, Neb. - Hooker County Sheriff Lynn Nichols has two main duties. "Chase kids and dogs," he said with a chuckle. via Omaha World-Herald
Pentagon Releases Video of Naval Clash
“The incident ought to remind us all just how real is the threat posed by Iran and just how ready we are to meet that threat if it comes to it”
The Pentagon released video Friday it says depicts the entire confrontation last Sunday between U.S. and Iranian naval forces in the Persian Gulf. via Columbus Telegram
Burglary ring faces justice in court
“I've got to go, I'm speaking with a cop.”
Gary L. Nelson, 20, was sentenced to from four to six months in the Work Ethic Camp in McCook and two years intensive supervised probation for his roles in the burglaries. via North Platte Bulletin
Winter roads contribute to area accidents
Photo by Ellen Mortensen A two vehicle accident on State Highway 2 near Berwyn the afternoon of Dec. via Custer County Chief
Life-saving alert system comes to the Sandhills
“Making this transmitter a reality was truly a cooperative effort of the public and private sectors”
By ELLEN MORTENSEN Chief managing editor MULLEN -- Business owners, firemen, ranchers, school administrators and concerned citizens all gathered at the Lariat Auditorium in Mullen Dec. via Custer County Chief
Man gets prison term on 10th DUI conviction
A man called a menace to society by a judge has been sentenced to prison on his 10th conviction for drunken driving. via Grand Island Independent
A utilities worker holds up a power line on Highway 2, allowing the Luther barn to pass underneath as it made its journey through Broken Bow Monday. via Custer County Chief