Sports
Denielle Gyhra
The NFL offseason brought some major trades and freeagent signing headlines. The league’s legal tampering period opened on March 9, allowing teams to negotiate with unrestricted free agents before contracts could officially be signed.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
NFL Training Camps Begin Across the League
Denielle Gyhra
NFL training camps opened in mid-July as all 32 teams turned their attention to preparing for the 2026 season. Rookies reported between July 17 and July 28, followed by veterans between July 22 and July 28.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
1st place – Comeback Kids Left to right: Seth Nickolaison, Joe Kardisco, Emily Strong, Kaci Hohenthaner, Brent Walker, and Jamie Hard (front) Photo courtesy of Brittany Sunneberg
Pawnee County Fair Mud Volleyball Tournament Brings Friendly Competition and Plenty of Fun
Brittany Sunneberg
The annual Pawnee County Fair Mud Volleyball Tournament once again proved to be one of the biggest highlights of fair week as 26 teams from across southeast Nebraska gathered to battle it out in an action-packed day of muddy fun.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
7th Place Finish for 12U Softball Team
Denielle Gyhra
On Saturday, June 20, the 12U Softball team traveled to Falls City to compete in the yearly tournament, finishing 7th in the Silver Bracket.The team started the tournament with a strong 12-2 win over Rockport. They then lost to Tecumseh, 9-3, before bouncing back with a 10-5 victory over Humboldt.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Pawnee City Players Earn All-Star Honors
Denielle Gyhra
On Wednesday, June 24, Avery Lewps and Lisa Holthus traveled to Nebraska City to play in the 12U Softball All-Star Games, both on Team One.Team One dropped its first game before tying its second.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Summer Sun
Dr. Kent Niss
Summer is here, and with the warmer weather comes more time spent outdoors. While the longer days make summer enjoyable, they can also increase your skin’s exposure to harmful UV rays. Most of us are familiar with the discomfort of a sunburn, but sunburn is only the visible part of the problem.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Bulldogs Go 1–2 in State Tournament, Make Program History
Taylor Dunekacke
The Auburn/HTRS baseball team made history this past week by competing in the Class C State Baseball Tournament.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Pawnee Republican’s Inagural Spring Turkey Challenge a Resounding Success
Joe Norman
The woods may be quieter this week, but the buzz in town is louder than ever following the conclusion of the Pawnee Republican’s first-ever Spring Turkey Challenge this past weekend.The contest, the first of its kind in the region, proved to be a massive hit among local hunters.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026