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Verdigre grad killed in plane crash

Verdigre grad killed in plane crash

A Knox County native was killed when the plane he was piloting crashed near Crofton on Monday morning. 08/29/2024 12:00 AM

CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCE

CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCE

EXCELLENCE 08/29/2024 12:00 AM

Creighton blood drive collects 24 units

Creighton blood drive collects 24 units

The recent Creighton Community Blood Drive, held on Tuesday, August 20th, was nothing short of a triumph for our local community! A remarkable 22 donors stepped up to contribute, resulting in 24 units of life-saving blood collected. The donations made at this event have the potential to save up to 72 lives– an incredible impact on our community’s well-being. 08/29/2024 12:00 AM

Knox Co. Sheriff’s Report

Knox Co. Sheriff’s Report

eport On August 10, 2024, in the early morning hours the Knox County Sheriff department received a call from Starline Lacroix of Yankton, South Dakota, of a red, 2008 Dodge pickup being stolen East of Bloomfield., Starlene reported that her 18 year old son was driving it and told her that when they got out of the vehicle a was walking on a gravel road east of Bloomfield someone had stolen the vehicle. The vehicle was found on August 21, 2024, East of Bloomfield in Duane Schumacher’s field damaged and undriveable. The driver was re-interviewed and stated that he was the one driving the vehicle in the field and crashed the pickup truck. The Sheriff Office will be sending the report to Knox County Attorney, asking for charges of false reporting and reckless driving on the 18-year-old. 08/29/2024 12:00 AM

Defendant pleads guilty, enters drug court

Defendant pleads guilty, enters drug court

After pleading guilty to two felony charges, a Verdigre woman was given a chance at a clean slate. 08/29/2024 12:00 AM

Crofton man buys back his first car

Crofton man buys back his first car

The army green muscle car shined in the hot sun. 08/29/2024 12:00 AM

LCNRD welcomes new employees

LCNRD welcomes new employees

LCNRD welcomes new employees 08/29/2024 12:00 AM

Funds available to establish buffer strip

Funds available to establish buffer strip

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) has funding available through the Nebraska Buffer Strip Program to assist landowners in establishing buffer strips. A buffer strip provides an area between a stream and crop ground to maximize the filtration of water from rain events, allowing suspended sediment and chemicals to drop out before reaching surface water bodies. 08/29/2024 12:00 AM

Several things with consider with the irrigating season coming to an end

Several things with consider with the irrigating season coming to an end

With the 2024 irrigation season coming to an end, it is a good idea to consider things that can be done before next year to make irrigation management more efficient. A few things to consider when turning off your pivots for the year: an end-of-the-year checklist so that the pivot equipment is stored properly and is ready for the spring, any possible modifications that could be made to your system, and possible cost-share programs that could benefit your irrigation time and efficiency. Considering these recommendations can help conserve and manage water resources. 08/29/2024 12:00 AM

NIOBRARA/VERDIGRE FOOTBALL

NIOBRARA/VERDIGRE FOOTBALL

Roster: Murdock MacAskill, Isaac Hoferer, Kellen Vesley, Wyatt Shabram, Julius Brandt, Connor Thomson, Colt Adema, Arlan Lammers, Coy Wickersham, Layten Moody, Leon Coffman, Cash Wickersham, Alex Motacek, Kash Nielsen, Danny Pease, Jase Kotrous, Landyn Frank, Jacob Motacek, Allison Sucha, Bryan Coffman, Reid Teadke, Allison Sucha, Bryan Coffman, Reid Teadtke, Jaxson Bauer, Kasen Kazemba, Pearson Klug, Isaac Pavlik, Edward Drobny, Westin Bauer, Alan Henry and Kaiden Bauer Coaches: Jeff Shabram, Todd Runnels; JJ Parks; Heydon Strope; Cogan Thompson; Darin Wickersham; Clint Miller 08/29/2024 12:00 AM

CREIGHTON FOOTBALL

CREIGHTON FOOTBALL

Roster: Ethan Kuhl, Taylor Nilson, Karter Gragert, Robinson Ladeaux, Owen Doerr, Coen Horstmann, Jacob Hanvey, Jorgan Condon, Calvin Wilmes, George Burrell, Ethan Kuhlman, Gaven White, Isaac Fanta, Deric Sayers, and Braxton Eggerling. 08/29/2024 12:00 AM