The Docket

The following are ongoing cases in the Pawnee County Court. The Pawnee Republican will report on them as they develop. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Pawnee County Court was held January 15, 2026 in the Pawnee County Courthouse.

Should Nebraska legislators be tested on civics knowledge? New bill says yes.

Cindy Gonzalez January 19, 2026LINCOLN — Nebraska teens, under a 2019 state law, must clear a civics requirement to graduate. Immigrants must pass a test on civics and U.S. history to gain U.S. citizenship.

NDA’s Annual Poster Contest; Agriculture: Building the Future

Students in first through sixth grades are encouraged to participateJanuary 16LINCOLN, Neb. – Entries will be judged on originality, effort and accuracy and must be received at NDA’s office by March 2, 2026.

The Snow Queen

The Little Robber GirlThey drove on through a dark wood, where the chariot lighted the way and blinded some robbers by its glare. It was more than they could bear.“It is gold! It is gold!” they cried, and darting forward they seized the horses and killed the postilions, the coachman, and footman.

SCC Releases Fall 2025 Dean’s and Graduation Lists

Southeast Community College released the names of 3,461 students who earned a spot on the Dean’s List and 923 degrees conferred for the 2025 Fall Semester which ended on Dec. 12, 2025.A student must complete at least six semester credit hours in the term with a minimum gradepoint average of 3.

Human Trafficking Awareness Month Proclamation and Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force Report

January 13Lincoln - Attorney General Mike Hilgers, Governor Jim Pillen, and Colonel Bryan Waugh gathered today at the Nebraska State Capitol to recognize January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

Gov. Pillen Issues Statement and Outlines Actions Relative to Removal of Capitol Pictures by Sen. Cavanaugh

January 14, 2025LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen provided the following statement relative to the recent removal of pictures in the Capitol by Senator Machaela Cavanaugh: “I share Nebraskans’ profound disappointment in Senator Cavanaugh’s conduct in the State Capitol on Wednesday, January 7.

Lewiston BoysTake Mudecas Championship

For the first time in 20 years, the Lewiston Boys Basketball team won the Mudecas Championship Title last week. This is also the first time in 28 years the team has won B Division. The team, led by Coach Kyle Asche, was in high spirits after the win.

Election May 12, 2026

Candidates that have filed for election this week: Patrick Hatfield - Pawnee City Council Josie Friedly - DuBois Village Board Emily Norman - Pawnee City Mayor Gavin McHenry - Commissionert District 2 Previously FiledRobert Couillard - Burchard Village Board Nick Boomgaarn - Commissioner District 3...