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10 YEARS AGO It might not have been the way they’d have liked to do it, but the High Plains Community Storm will be back in Lincoln this weekend to defend its Class D-1 state championship.

Election field cemented as filing deadlines pass

The nonincumbent filing deadline for the May 12th statewide primary election was March 2nd at 5:00 p.m. According to filing information current as of Tuesday morning, primary races will take place for District 7 and District 5 on the Merrick County Board of Supervisors, for the sheriff, for the...

JPC okays permit for data center

After having previously tabled the agenda item, last week, the Merrick County Joint Planning Commission voted to approve recommending a conditional use permit for a data center in Merrick County.

THEATER TO CLOSE

The Fox Theater in Central City will close permanently on April 16th, ending four years of movie screenings in the community.
THEATER TO CLOSE

STUDENTS SHINE AT CCPS SCIENCE FAIR

Annual event features sixty-eight entries On Monday evening, in the high school commons of Central City Public Schools (CCPS), the district’s budding young scientists met to show off the fruits of their scientific pursuits, displaying their hard work to myriad family members, peers, teachers,...
CENTRAL CITY’S LANDEN PURVIS was one of the many students who presented their research on Monday night during the Central City Science Fair held in the high school commons. Photos by Jordan Coslor

THE BIBLE SAYS...

AYS... “Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast.

STATE’S STATE PARK AREAS SEE MANY ENHANCEMENTS

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is reinvesting into the state’s recreational resources to enhance outdoor experiences, support state tourism, and provide safe and accessible amenities in state park areas and trails.

Black Hills continues Funds for Firefighters

Volunteer firefighters are essential to the safety and resilience of rural communities. For the second consecutive year, the Black Hills Corporation Foundation is proud to honor and support these vital community members.

STORM’S COMEBACK FALLS JUST SHORT

Nearly half of High Plains’ total points in last Tuesday’s D2-6 Subdistrict Tournament matchup with Lawrence-Nelson came in the fourth quarter. However, despite that late surge, the top-seeded Raiders managed to hold on for a 67-60 victory, ending the Storm’s season.
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