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News
Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) will host an open house on July 23rd in Aurora to gather public input for a new transmission project in the area.The open…
Conservation Works, a new Nebraska Public Media series, explores how Nebraskans are restoring balance between people, land, and wildlife.Hosted by Carlee…
THE CENTRAL CITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT opened the fire barn to the public on Saturday during the department’s annual open house. The event featured a…
Herk’s Welding, Inc.A family-owned business which has served Central City and the surrounding area since 1970, Herk’s Welding shop has evolved from a simple…
Conservation Works, a new Nebraska Public Media series, explores how Nebraskans are restoring balance between people, land, and wildlife.Hosted by Carlee…
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed thirty-five impaired drivers from the road over the Independence Day weekend.The effort coincided with a…
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
While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand…
Merrick County Child Development Center recently received a $500 Community Contest Award through the 2026 IMT Insurance Community Contest after being nominated…
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…
Opinion
When I am not fighting for Nebraskans in Washington, I am back home meeting with constituents across Nebraska’s Third District. From Kimball to Auburn,…
If there is a high point of my week, especially in the summer, it is that one evening each week when I leave the office early, go home and put on my grubby…
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…
Obituaries
Joyce Nadine Kuhn, the only child of Edward L. and Mildred E. (Turner) Hunscote, was born on June 7, 1929, in Grand Island. She passed away on July 6, 2026, at…
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished, fun-spirited soul, Hilde Fishler on July 7, 2026, at the age of eighty-seven.Funeral services will…
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…