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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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Diane Stamm | The Imperial Republican
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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Jan Schultz | The Imperial Republican
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.

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Jan Schultz | The Imperial Republican
Out of the field, the grain makes its way into the truck for transport.

Jan Schultz | The Imperial Republican
In 100-degree temperatures Monday afternoon, Charlie Beard was hard at it cutting wheat on the Beard ground just outside of Champion.