Linemen make progress, discover more damage
Linemen make progress, discover more damage

Wheat Belt Public Power District officials are reporting crews continue to find broken lines and power poles. The company remains focused on having irrigation accounts active by May 15.

 
        
 
Kimball Police undergo training at Kimball airport

Kimball Police undergo training at Kimball airport

KIMBALL, Neb -- The tarmac at the Kimball Municipal Airport was transformed into a law enforcement training course Wednesday. An Emergency Vehicles Operations Course was setup between the terminal and the large hangars at the east in of the property. This

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Elks Lodge donation supports Imagination Library participants

Elks Lodge donation supports Imagination Library participants

The Sidney Elks Lodge Bingo Committee donated $1,000 to the Friends of the Library. The donation will allow 38 children to participate in the program for one year.

Plainsmen baseball hosting 'Pack the Park' May 4

Plainsmen baseball hosting 'Pack the Park' May 4

Northeastern Junior College's baseball team will be hosting it's first "Pack The Park" game on Saturday May 4. The goal is to break the single game NJCAA attendance record.

Kimball named 2023 Tree City USA

Kimball named 2023 Tree City USA

The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Kimball as a Tree City USA for the 32nd year in a row.

Allick siblings picked as torch-lighters for Cornhusker State Games

Allick siblings picked as torch-lighters for Cornhusker State Games

The most popular pair of Husker sports siblings will be the torch-lighters at the state’s premier summer amateur sports event.

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