Protect Yourself and Loved Ones Against Influenza

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, influenza activity often begins to increase in October and peaks between December and February.

Clarence Morton: a farm boy on the far off island of Corregidor

It’s the StoryDon’t you just love a good story? Better yet, one set in Pawnee County. Sharla Sitzman of Table Rock collects stories from yesteryear and yesterday.Prologue Last week I told the story of Ronald Boston, who survived the Bataan Death March, but not the war.

Watchdog once again calls for an end to double-bunking inmates in solitary confinement cells

Prison is not a very pleasant place, we can all agree on that.And it’s a very difficult place to manage, given that many inmates don’t want to be there and have histories of violence, deception and mental illnesses.

Overcoming Rural Health Care Challenges

One-size-fits-all mandates from Washington are rarely the answer to the problems Americans face, and health care is no exception. As anyone who has traveled our state can see, there is endless diversity of needs across our communities.

What I’m Thankful For

2024 has been a contentious year in Washington, with its fair share of fights and drama. And while those fights get media attention, there are plenty of positive stories that don’t make headlines.

Happy Thanksgiving, Nebraska!

This Thanksgiving is a perfect moment to reflect on the many blessings we have as Nebraskans and as Americans. Our nation has its challenges, but there is so much we can be thankful for. As I travel across our great state, I meet with neighbors in towns large and small.

Live Nativity to be Staged at Historical Site

The Pawnee City Historical Museum will be hosting the second annual Live Nativity on Sunday, December 1st from 10:0AM to 3:00PM. Visit the Live Nativity in the beautifully decorated barn complete with a donkey, sheep and goats.

Blessed Are The Peacemakers

A series of articles about the staff of the Pawnee County Sheriff DepartmentNancy Tilton is the office administrator for Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office. She said in her job she is basically the catch-all for the department.

Van Horne Park gets decorated for the Christmas Season

OMAHA — A national early literacy program that has announced plans to at least triple its reach in Nebraska — and to serve 10 million children across the U.S. by 2030 — has a personal Husker connection.

Pawnee City Library Awarded Children’s Book Project Grant

Read A Good Book Lately?Pawnee City Public Library has been awarded the Children’s Book Project Grant through The Pilcrow Foundation. This grant is for libraries “located within the 50 United States, have a limited operating budget, have an active children’s department.