BBB and FBI share holiday shopping tips to protect against online scams

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of the Midwest Plains and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Omaha Field Office are partnering this holiday season to raise awareness of the increased risks of scams during peak shopping periods. As online holiday sales in the U.S.

Nebraska Fish Art Contest open for entries

Students in kindergarten through 12th grade can discover the outdoors by participating in the Nebraska Fish Art Contest.The 2025 contest, sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Wildlife Forever and Bass Pro Shops, is accepting entries through Feb. 28, 2025.

Lewiston Consolidated Schools Honor Rolls

Lewiston Consolidated Schools has released their honor rolls for this semester. Congratulations to the following students for their academic rigor and determination!

Chamber Lamp Post Decorating Winners

Chamber Holiday Cheer was evident Thursday the 5th in downtown Pawnee City. Festive holiday music filled the air as people walked from the pancake and sausage dinner to fill up with hot cocoa, popcorn and candy canes at Santa’s place.

County Assessor Announces Retirement

Pawnee County Assessor Vickie Wiers submitted her letter of retirement, effective December 31, 2024 to the Pawnee County Commissioners on Tuesday, November 26. Wiers said she has enjoyed her time in office and is grateful to the community.

Council Expresses Concern Over Man Living in Camper Near Van Horne Park

The Pawnee City city council and Pawnee County Sheriff Braden Lang met Friday to discuss the issue of a man living in a camper parked near Van Horne park. Sheriff Lang had done some drone surveillance on the camper and its occupants, Marcus Henninger and Stephanie Corliss.

HTRS One-Act Cast Presents Twist on Classic Children’s Story

The Humboldt-Table-Rock-Steinauer Public School One-Act cast is performing “Alice by Heart” by Steven Sater and Jessie Nelson, a twist on the classic children’s story “Alice in Wonderland” by Lewis Carrol.

DHHS Observes Fraud Awareness Month

Lincoln, NE – As part of Fraud Awareness Month, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is shining a spotlight on fraudulent activities impacting recipients of Office of Economic Assistance (OEA) services.

Courthouse Report

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Department dispatched the following calls for the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office, November 18, 2024 through November 24, 2024: 911 hang-up, 4; Assistance, 1; Domestic violence, 1; EPC emergency, 1; Information for officer, 1; Investigation, 1; Motor vehicle accident, 1;...