News
Nicole Stoner
We have had a few days of warm weather lately, and it looks like it will stay warm for the next few days. It is hard for us outdoor lovers to stay inside on warm days in winter.However, don’t do garden activities too soon in the fall or you could damage plants.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Governor Jim Pillen Appointed to the Council of Governors
News Staff
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has been appointed by President Donald Trump to serve on the Council of Governors, a bipartisan group of state leaders focused on strengthening statefederal partnerships in national security, disaster response, and military coordination.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Here’s your wake-up call: Daylight saving time may impact your heart health
News Staff
As much of the nation prepares to “spring forward,” the American Heart Association cites scientific research that indicates the spring time change may negatively impact your heart and brain health NEBRASKA, Feb.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Mentoring programs are great, but more focused effort needed to improve reading skills
Paul Hammel
Mentoring programs are a great thing.They help kids – mostly kids in single-parent families – gain confidence and learn leadership and life skills from adults.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
What’cha Working?
Pcs Supperintendant Todd Evans
Nationally recognized leadership speaker and pastor Andy Stanley often speaks about the profound impact his mentors had on his development. One mentor in particular, Charlie Renfro, would regularly ask him a simple but powerful question whenever they met: “Andy, what’cha working on big?
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Conjunctivitis
Dr. Kent Niss
This week we would like to go over the topic of conjunctivitis, more commonly known as pink eye. Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva or the “white part” of the eye.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Time to designate priority bills has expired
State Senator Bob Hallstrom
We have reached the midpoint of the Legislative session and the time for Senators, Committees and the Speaker to designate their priority bills has expired. In the next week, we will wind up public hearings and move to all day floor debate.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
The Pawnee City Wrestling Team enjoyed a pep rally at the school before heading off to the competition in Omaha. From left to right: Coach Jacob Schuetz, Assistant Coach Koalton Taiclet, Sophomore Gauge Schuetz, Junior Dylan Layne, Assistant Coach Michael Layne and Assistant Coach Jacob Otero.
Pawnee City Wrestlers Make School History
Coach Jacob Schuetz
Sophomore Gauge Schuetz and Junior Dylan Layne advanced from districts last weekend to the NSAA State Wrestling Championships at the CHI Health Center in Omaha February 19 & 20th.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Pawnee County Citizens MakeTheir Voices Heard Regarding Alternative Energy
Reagan Connelly
It was standing room only at the recent Pawnee County Commissioners meeting on February 18.Pawnee County citizens attended the meeting to speak on the possibility of a new zoning regulation that might ban solar and wind farms in the county.During the time allotted for public comment, Dr.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Election May 12, 2026
News Staff
Filed This WeekRaeLynne Bredemeier - Lewiston school boardStephanie Kaster - AssessorSharon Mencl - Lewiston school boardAaron Rule - Lewiston school boardMichele A. Tegtmeier - Burchard village boardJoe W. Davis - Pawnee City Airport AuthorityKathleen A.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026