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News Staff
Lincoln, Neb. — During the month of June 2026, twenty-one people were killed in trafficcrashes on Nebraska roadways, according to data collected by the Nebraska Department of Transportation. These 21 fatalities occurred in 19 fatal crashes.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Making the Good Life Even Better
Deb Fischer
REPRESENTING YOULast week, I spent the Senate’s July state work period on the ground in the Good Life listening to my fellow Nebraskans and learning new ways I can advocate for them in Washington.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Fischer Applauds $22M Grant for Gage County
News Staff
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) awarding of a $22.6 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant to Gage County for Clatonia- DeWitt Road and Hickory Road improvements.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
State Games Opening Weekend Highlights
News Staff
LINCOLN—The 2026 Cornhusker State Games opened with a thrilling first weekend featuring competition in 40 sports at venues in Fremont, Grand Island, Lincoln, Omaha, and several other communities in Nebraska.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Back to the Good Life
Adrian Smith
REPRESENTING YOUWhen I am not fighting for Nebraskans in Washington, I am back home meeting with constituents across Nebraska's Third District. From Kimball to Auburn, Valentine to Superior, and everywhere in between, the conversations I have with Nebraskans help shape my work in Congress.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Above: The Heart of 4-H was awarded to Ron and Susan Leimser by the Council. Below: The Heart of 4-H was awarded to the Midwest Covenant Home, represented by Cindy Jensen. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.
Heart of 4-H Awards and Seniors
Beth Sparrow
OSCEOLA - Each year the 4-H Council awards an individual or family and a business with the Heart of 4-H award. These awards are given to supporters of 4-H.The first one was awarded to Ron and Susan Leimser.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Hamm Sentenced
Jonathan “j.t.” Scheer-er- Hamm
CENTRALCITY- On Monday (July 6th) Jonathan T. Scheerer- Hamm (age 29) was sentenced in Merrick County District Court.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Above: A new category was tallest crop. Cody Butler (center) won with his corn which was 16’4” (Hoegemeyer Hybrid). Thank you Frontier Cooperative for sponsoring this event! Photo provided.
New Categories This Year
News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Kids Say the Darndest Things & More Fair Observations
Beth Sparrow
OSCEOLA - This year, I tried to collect a few funny sayings by younger ones attending the fair. Here are a couple I heard: Clover Kid showing a pig: Judge: “What does your pig look like?” Clover Kid: “a sandwich”. (My thought, a ham sandwich?
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Sip to Stay Strong: Why Hydration Matters More Than We Think
Carissa Regnerus, Rdh, Ma, Fadha
THE PRAIRIE DOCDuring the warm summer months in South Dakota, many of us spend extra time outside walking, working or enjoying community events. The heat and wind can pull moisture from the body faster than we realize.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026