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Right: Sterling James and Sayde Titus of Lincoln were arrested in Lincoln.

Right: Sterling James and Sayde Titus of Lincoln were arrested in Lincoln.

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UPDATES ON NEVILLE/TANNER CASE: Remains Found & First Court Appearance

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
LINCOLN - Thursday (Feb. 5th) the Lincoln Police Department announced they recovered human remains near an area of interest in Saunders County.They cannot positively identify them by looking, according to Lt. Dustin Romshek, so they are looking for confirmation from DNA and/or dental records.
5th and 6th grade winners above, left to right: Evelyn Christy, Osceola 3rd; Ellie Dubas, HPC 1st; Ruby Sanley, SRC 4th and not pictured Brayden from CC 2nd. Picture by Ken Kush. 7th and 8th grade winners below, left to right: 1st Mason Alexander, Osc 8th; 2nd Braylon Duncan, CC 8th; 3rd Rebekah Werth, CC 8th; 4th Hadley Wiedel, CC 7th. Picture by Beth Sparrow.

5th and 6th grade winners above, left to right: Evelyn Christy, Osceola 3rd; Ellie Dubas, HPC 1st; Ruby Sanley, SRC 4th and not pictured Brayden from CC 2nd. Picture by Ken Kush. 7th and 8th grade winners below, left to right: 1st Mason Alexander, Osc 8th; 2nd Braylon Duncan, CC 8th; 3rd Rebekah Werth, CC 8th; 4th Hadley Wiedel, CC 7th. Picture by Beth Sparrow.

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Spelling Bee from A to Z

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
OSCEOLA- The annual county spelling bee was held last Wednesday (Feb. 4th) in Osceola. The fifth and sixth graders spelled in the morning. It was all written, and winners were determined after nine rounds. About 25 students participated from all four schools.
What’s with our obsession with license plates?

What’s with our obsession with license plates?

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What’s with our obsession with license plates?

Paul Hammel
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
ALL THINGS NEBRASKAWhat is it about Nebraskans and the slab of aluminum we bolt onto the back of our cars, the license plate?For some reason, we Cornhuskers get emotional over the design of the state’s plates. There are gripes aplenty.“It’s too boring.” “You can’t see the graphic.

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Blood Pressure Clinics

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Clinics to monitor blood pressure will also be held at the Polk County Health Department in Stromsburg, every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Walk-ins are welcome any day during office hours.
Winter sports athletes recognized at HPC-(L-R) Peyton Hofmann, Gahvi Lesiak, Chase Owens, Brodey Spurling and Carter Urkoski. Not pictured Dakota Gress. Photo provided.

Winter sports athletes recognized at HPC-(L-R) Peyton Hofmann, Gahvi Lesiak, Chase Owens, Brodey Spurling and Carter Urkoski. Not pictured Dakota Gress. Photo provided.

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HPC Senior Winter Athletes Recognized

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

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Gresham News

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Centennial Parent/Teacher Conferences will be from 4 -8 p.m. February 11th and 12th.Presbyterian Church Session will meet Sunday, February 15th, following worship services.Monthly Fireman’s meeting will be Monday, February 16th, at 7:30 p.m. at the fire station.
Representing You

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Representing You

Adrian Smith
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
REPRESENTING YOUFor many Nebraskans, parenthood brings both immense joy and real challenges every day. As a father of two, I can say without hesitation that there is no greater calling in life than being a parent.

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God’s Word: Verses for this Week

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
“Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men.