Kimball Hospital Foundation honors Kerry Ferguson’s legacy, announces new Executive Director

Kerry Ferguson has stepped away from his role with KHS and the Kimball Hospital Foundation board, with Nicole Snyder stepping in.

September 5, 2026Updated: September 5, 2026

By Kristi Shields

Kimball Hospital Foundation honors Kerry Ferguson’s legacy, announces new Executive Director

Kerry Ferguson, long time Kimball Hospital Foundation Director and Community Relations Director at KHS, shakes hands with Gov. Pillen at the KHS Grand Opening in February of 2024.Photo courtesy of Kimball Health Services

Regional

Thousands sign petition calling for country-of-origin labeling on beef

A new national petition is calling on Congress and President Donald Trump to restore mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef.

Teen charged with burglaries at Rushville gas station, swimming pool

A Rushville teen is expected in court Thursday after being accused of breaking into several businesses and stealing thousands of dollars in cash and merchandise.

Warning about hunting habitat at Fort Robinson & other areas impacted by fires

As hunting season gets underway, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission officials are warning hunters that wildfire damage has significantly changed habitat at Fort Robinson State Park and surrounding public lands.

Former North Platte police investigator faces federal child sex abuse material charges

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Kimball Hospital Foundation honors Kerry Ferguson’s legacy, announces new Executive Director

Regional

Thousands sign petition calling for country-of-origin labeling on beef

Teen charged with burglaries at Rushville gas station, swimming pool

Warning about hunting habitat at Fort Robinson & other areas impacted by fires

Former North Platte police investigator faces federal child sex abuse material charges

State

Kimball Hospital Foundation honors Kerry Ferguson’s legacy, announces new Executive Director

95-year-old longtime Nebraska resident publishes memoir of nearly a century of memories

Back atop the Kansas high school football landscape, Hanover sets sights on similarly strong 2026 season

Lincoln man dies after four-vehicle crash on I-80 in Buffalo County

Fairbury's Bonham Theatre prepares to celebrate 100th birthday later in September

Prairie Dulcimer Players keep tradition alive at Nebraska State Fair

Sports

Discoverers Dominate Maroon Cup

Nebraska sweeps DePaul, turns attention to Wrigley match

Back atop the Kansas high school football landscape, Hanover sets sights on similarly strong 2026 season

'Growing women's sports': Husker Volleyball takes on Chicago

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Texas College recap, Dakota Wesleyan preview

Doane football receives forfeit decision, adjusts start time for Saturday's contest

Ag & Outdoor

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April