Weather conditions blamed for jack-knifed semi accident Tuesday
A patch of ice and high winds were blamed for a semi-trailer accident Tuesday afternoon that summoned several emergency responders.
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Rabid skunk in Hayes County year’s first case
Confirmation has been completed on the first positive rabies case in southwest Nebraska for 2018.
The rabies exposure came from a skunk in Hayes County.
Morgan Peterson won first place at the state level in Lincoln for her Patriot’s Pen essay, “America’s Gift to my Generation.” Her essay is currently being judged at nationals in Washington D.C., and she waits to find out where she places in this final level of competition. Pictured, from left, are Kim Abboud, State Chairperson Scholarship Committee; Carol Brosnihan, Department President VFW Auxiliary; Peterson and Larry Gerlt, VFW State Commander. (Courtesy photo)
Morgan Peterson reads her Patriot’s Pen essay at the district level competition in North Platte. (Courtesy photo)
Peterson places first at state level for Patriot’s Pen essay
Morgan Peterson of Imperial has placed first at the state level in Nebraska for her Patriot’s Pen essay “America’s Gift to my Generation.”
Sid Harchelroad
Harchelroad name, Corvettes synonymous
Mention the name Sid Harchelroad and many people think of Corvettes. Mention Corvettes and people think of Sid Harchelroad. The two were synonymous.
Officials continue to debate operation of recycling center, transfer station
City and county officials continue to debate and discuss operation of the recycling center and solid waste transfer station serving area residents.