Senator Pete Ricketts Speaks at Local Town Hall Event About NioCorp

Nebraska Senator Pete Ricketts spoke at a town hall event in Elk Creek, on Friday, December 5. The event was held by NioCorp, a rare earth minerals company which has planned a mine in Elk Creek, Nebraska, about 16 miles from Pawnee City.

Rift Between Local Government Offices Becomes Apparent

A split between the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office and the Pawnee County Attorney’s Office has been made incredibly apparent in recent weeks. The disharmony between offices came into public view after the resignation of former Pawnee County Deputy Justyce Stankoski on October 31 of this year.

Christmas in My Hometown

Making Alfalfa a profitable cash crop in Nebraska

For Nebraska producers seeking to add a dependable cash crop, alfalfa can be a great option. It offers steady demand, good long-term value, and opportunities for premium markets.

Courthouse Report

The Pawnee County Sheriff’s Department received the following calls, December 1, 2025 through December 5, 2025: Animal Complaint, 1; Fraud ,1; Handgun Permit, 1; Harassment, 1; Information Only, 24; Spam, 20, Suspicious Person,1; Suspicious Vehicle, 1; VIN Inspection, 6; Welfare Check,1; Civil...

From Our Files

The winner of the 2nd Chamber Turkey Drawing is Audra Bradbury.Ground breaking took place at the site of the new Dollar General this past week. The store is targeted for completion in March.

Community Calendar

Items MUST be submitted by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before publication to be included in this calendar. No exceptionsFriday, Dec 59:00 a.m.-12 noon-Table Rock Library open.10:30 a.m. - Tia chi/chair exercise at Table Rock Senior Center.Saturday, Dec 610:00 p.m. - Story Time, Pawnee City Library.

Pawnee City elementary students were selected

Two Pawnee City elementary students were selected to attend this year’s Nebraska Music Education Association Children’s Choir. Fifth grader Layla Cumley and fourth grader Spencer Kosiski were among the 289 Nebraska students chosen for this honor ensemble.

Rev. ZenasTurman, Part 3

Preaching amongst fierce and dangerous Pawnee, and then to their enemy, the SiouxLast week, I told of Rev. Zenas Turman’s early days as a circuit rider and the hardships of distance, the weather, and hunger. This week, I have some stories about Rev.