An incident in Humboldt

On December 28, 2021, at about 4:00 pm, Richardson County Deputies were dispatched to a residence at 7th and Edwards in Humboldt, Nebraska. While on scene, Deputies learned a male subject had barricaded himself inside a garage. 7th Street between Nemaha and Edwards was shut down.

2022 Opens with a taste of Some reminders about snow parking

“We ask all of the community to please park your cars off of the street until after we have plowed snow. We plow the emergency snow route noted above when there is 2 inches of snow, and we plow all of town when we have received 3 inches of snow or better.

PCHS students learned a great deal first semester

Of the many accomplishments at Pawnee City Schools in the Fall of 2021, I am especially proud of all the learning that students received from classroom instruction and projects.

PSA-The Prostate Blood Test

The blood test for prostate cancer has become a standard test in the evaluation for this cancer. This test, called the prostate specific antigen or PSA, is a measurement of a protein that is made only by the prostate. When the level is high, we know that something is going on with the prostate.

From Our Files

2011-10 Years Ago One Christmas miracle came a day early to Pawnee County this year. Just after 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 24, 2011, Jeromy and Jenni Domingus of Pawnee City were involved in a rollover accident about one mile north of town. Both were transported to Lincoln via Life Flight.

Community Calendar

Items MUST be submitted by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before publication to be included in this calendar. No exceptions Monday, January 3 7:30 p.m.-Alcoholics Anonymous at the Methodist Church in DuBois. Tuesday, January 4 10:30 - StoryTime, short sessions, approx 15 min, Pawnee City Public Library.

Capitol View

Coming right up, the short session of the Nebraska Legislature. The scheduled 60 days will be long on ideas, but probably short on controversial rhetoric, at least from senators who stand for re-election lest they offend their constituents or tip their hand to opponents.

Elmshaesner to Lead Nebraska Environmental Trust

In a unanimous vote on December 2, 2021, the Nebraska Environmental Trust Board appointed Karl Elmshaesner to become the agency's new Executive Director. Elmshaesner began his role on Monday, December 20, 2021.

2022 Legislative Session Preview

As I write this, we are officially less than two weeks away from starting our legislative session. Since 2022 is the second session of our 107th Legislature, our session will only be 60 legislative days. We are currently projected to finish this upcoming session on April 20th.

A Healthy Homemade Soup to Jumpstart the New Year

(StatePoint) When sweater weather arrives, there’s nothing quite as comforting as a pot of something savory and delicious simmering on the stove.