Waypoint Bank has new loan officer
Payton Oliverius has joined Waypoint Bank in Imperial as its full-time loan officer.
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Law passed last year to reduce nitrates in Nebraska water ‘hasn’t left the ground,’ sponsor says
A new state program, approved in 2022 to help reduce nitrate pollution in drinking water, is struggling to get started, more than a year after it became law.
Swanson Reservoir remains on health alert
For the third week in a row Swanson Reservoir remains on health alert for toxic algae blooms.
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Gavin Wisnieski celebrates with his teammates after his two-RBI single scored the winning runs in Imperial state tournament opening win over Lincoln Lutheran Chick-Fil-A Post 3.
Diane Stamm | The Imperial Republican
Carter Leibbrandt came on in relief against Lincoln Lutheran and only gave up one run in just over six innings of work.
Diane Stamm | The Imperial Republican
Third baseman Cooper Dillan dives for a grounder in Imperial’s first round win over Lincoln Lutheran Chick-Fil-A Post 3. At the plate, Dillan had two hits for the Horns, including a seventh-inning double.
Senior Horns win first two games at state tourney
The Pinnacle Bank Senior Legion baseball team has had plenty to celebrate at this year’s Class C State Tournament.
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Health officials are issuing alerts across the country as heat waves are striking many parts of the U.S., including southwest Nebraska. Temperatures hit the 100-degree mark and above in late July and hot and humid weather continues.
Take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses as temps rise
Chase County has seen its share of high temperatures in recent weeks, and it’s causing concern among health professionals.