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News
TRAFFIC CONTACTS 94: 60-Warnings and 34-Citations MERRICK COUNTY ARRESTS 10: 2-Felony Arrests and 8-Misdemeanor Arrests. DEPUTIES HANDLED 80 CALLS FOR SERVICE:…
YEAR-ROUND E15 REPRESENTS A VICTORY FOR NEBRASKA Nebraska is an agricultural state, and we should never take that for granted. Agriculture is not just one…
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) confirmed last month the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in Nebraska for the 2026 season…
Sports
After winning the East division during the regular season, the Central City Seniors faced off with the winners of the West, McCook, and coasted to a 9-1…
The Central City Juniors trailed for six complete innings before evening the score against Grand Island Pro Team Design in the seventh frame.
Despite that…
Central City Seniors move to 12-0
The Central City Post 6 Seniors improved their record to 12-0 last week, notching impressive wins over Grand Island USave…
The top senior basketball players from the Lou-Platte Conference got one last chance to showcase their skills on the hardwood last Thursday as they took on the…
Central City’s track teams battle at NSAA Class B State Track and Field Championships.
Lifestyle
Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not? And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of…
Thank you for the cards, flowers, messages, and memorials following the loss of our son, brother, grandson, nephew, and cousin, Max Voichahoske. We are…
More than 6,200 University of Nebraska– Lincoln students have been named to the Deans’ List for the spring semester of the 2025-2026 academic year.…
Opinion
As we celebrate Independence Day, our nation stands on the doorstep of an extraordinary milestone. On July 4, 2026, Americans will mark 250 years since the…
A week after I returned home from vacation, I am still constantly reminded of my trip.Turns out that, like the memories, the sunburn that I acquired while…
From our founding pioneers to today, Nebraskans have always been known for our grit, determination, and resilience. Unfortunately, this year those…
I love birthdays.
In fact, I love them so much that I really see no reason why the celebration should only be contained to one day each year.
Thankfully, an…
Obituaries
David E. Sorensen, 78, of Fullerton, formerly of Central City, died on Friday, July, 3, 2026 at Arbor Care Center in Fullerton. Memorial services will be held…
Laura “Faye” Roebuck, 77, of Grand Island, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living in Grand Island. Funeral services were held…
Arlis V. Phelps, 83, of Central City, died on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Bryan Medical Center West in Lincoln. Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 27,…
Verna E. Zmek, 94, of Central City, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Litzenberg Long Term Care in Central City. Memorial services will be held on…