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Above -A helicopter refills with water as efforts continue to contain the wildfires in western Nebraska. Top below- Wildfires rage on in Cottonwood area. Photo was provided.

Above -A helicopter refills with water as efforts continue to contain the wildfires in western Nebraska. Top below- Wildfires rage on in Cottonwood area. Photo was provided.

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Gov. Pillen Signs Executive Order for Assistance with Ag Supplies for the State of Nebraska

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Lincoln – Due to the Nebraska wildfires that have severely impacted livestock feed and supplies within the state of Nebraska, Governor Jim Pillen has issued an executive order to provide emergency relief.
Paying Tribute to Our Fallen Soldiers

Paying Tribute to Our Fallen Soldiers

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Paying Tribute to Our Fallen Soldiers

Deb Fischer
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
REPRESENTING YOUU.S. Army Sergeant First Class Noah Tietjens of Bellevue, who was killed in Kuwait while supporting Operation Epic Fury, was honored at Dover Air Force Base last weekend.
Helping Young Nebraskans Discover Their Next Opportunity

Helping Young Nebraskans Discover Their Next Opportunity

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Helping Young Nebraskans Discover Their Next Opportunity

Adrian Smith
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
REPRESENTING YOUFrom a young age, I have been fortunate enough to have a community of people who encouraged me to take risks, explore new ideas, and pursue every opportunity available. Their support helped shape my path and opened doors I never could have imagined.
Ricketts Calls on USPS to Improve Operations Affecting Service Across Nebraska

Ricketts Calls on USPS to Improve Operations Affecting Service Across Nebraska

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Ricketts Calls on USPS to Improve Operations Affecting Service Across Nebraska

Pete Ricketts
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
NEBRASKA SENATORWASHINGTON, D.C. – Thursday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) sent a letter to the Omaha Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC), calling on an improvement to operations based on an audit by the United States Postal Service Office of the Inspector General (USPS OIG).
Brittany McCracken is running for Polk County Sheriff. She currently serves as investigator. Photo provided.

Brittany McCracken is running for Polk County Sheriff. She currently serves as investigator. Photo provided.

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McCracken Runs for Sheriff

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Last week we ran the first candidate for Polk County Sheriff, Eric Allen. This week is the second candidate to file, Brittany McCracken.Brittany McCracken graduated from Rising City High School in 2003. She moved to Las Vegas where she went to college and got an associate’s degree.
Osceola Implement will celebrate 80 years. Here is an early picture of their two buildings. Their current building was built over these two existing buildings. Read the incredible story in this week’s special section on Ag Week. Photo provided.

Osceola Implement will celebrate 80 years. Here is an early picture of their two buildings. Their current building was built over these two existing buildings. Read the incredible story in this week’s special section on Ag Week. Photo provided.

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Osceola Implement Celebrates 80 Years

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Gov. Pillen Issues Statewide Burn Ban

News Staff
Friday, March 13, 2026
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen is issuing a statewide burn ban, to help reduce the potential for additional wildfires in Nebraska. Dry and windy conditions have caused the spread of significant fires in the central and western parts of the state. Earlier today, Gov.

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Gresham Man Sentenced to Probation

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
YORK – On Monday, Feb. 23, Charles Overgaard, 55, of Gresham, was sentenced to probation in a case involving child abuse and illegal weapons.