Environmental Trust funds sought to help solve governor’s budget woes

There are ways to change state policies, and there are other ways to change state policies.Which brings us to the “death by a thousand cuts” of the Nebraska Environmental Trust.

Applications to Become a Nebraska State Trooper Open Today

MARCH 2, 2026 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — If you’re looking for a career in law enforcement, now is your chance to pursue a career as a Trooper with the Nebraska State Patrol. Nebraska State Patrol applications are officially open until March 31st at NebraskaTroopers.com.

NioCorp Breaks Ground At Elk Creek

Executives were on hand as Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) toured the future site of the Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project. Being developed by NioCorp Developments Ltd. the project is a niobium/scandium/ titanium critical minerals mine and processing facility in rural Elk Creek.

Election May 12, 2026

CountyBrad Stake - Commissioner District 2 Gavin McHenry - Commissioner District 2 Chris Nicholas - Commissioner District 2 Josh Black- Commissioner District 2 Nick Boomgaarn - Commissioner District 3 Lindsay Kostecka - County Clerk Braden Lang – County Sheriff Andrew LaGrone - County Attorney...

Orphan Trains Pt. 1 of 4

The mid-19th through the early 20th century saw a large influx of immigration to America from Europe. Most of these immigrants settled wherever the boat let them off, usually in New York City. This meant the city saw a population boom that it simply could not handle.

How our Courthouse Came to Be

PART 2 – ControversyThe county courthouse built during the post-Civil War years of 1867-1868 was not well maintained. It may have sustained fire damage in the big downtown Pawnee City fire of 1881, compounding the apparently lackadaisical repair efforts.

High Heel Concert to Benefit Humboldt Auditorium

The band High Heel will take the Humboldt Auditorium stage March 14th for a benefit concert supporting the renovation of the historic Humboldt Auditorium, 618 3rd Street, Humboldt, NE.The evening will feature live music, heavy hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and social hour.