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Meister Sentenced in Custer County District Court

Sentencing was handed down on Thursday, November 12th in Custer County District Court for Jared J. Meister, age 40 of Rising City. Judge Karin Noakes sentenced the defendant to two years probation and ordered restitution be made to Mitch and Roxanne Huggins in the amount of $5,000. A plea agreement was reached in the case in October. At that time, in exchange for the charge being amended to theft by unlawful taking in the amount of over $1,500 but under $5,000, a Class I misdemeanor, Meister changed his previous plea from not guilty to no contest. In August of 2025, Meister pleaded not guilty to the original charge of theft by unlawful taking in an amount of over $5,000, a Class IIA felony. The case stems from an investigation into the disappearance of a blonde bison bull belonging to Mitch and Roxanne Huggins, owners of the Comstock Premier Lodge located in Custer County. According to information shared in court during sentencing, civil cases are pending in the matter.

Custer County, NE · 16h
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YPS shares update on elementary school construction

YORK, Neb. (KLKN) — York Public Schools (YPS) has shared an update on the construction for their expanded and renovated elementary school. YPS listed the finished items, along with the still progressing items. Finished items:. First and second grade wing: Framing, MEP rough-ins, tile, roof tie-ins, exterior metal panels...

York, NE · 1d
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Twin Rivers in session despite credible threat

Twin Rivers Public Schools said school is in session as normal on Thursday following a credible threat. Superintendent Brandi Bartels said Wednesday night, the district was made aware of a potential threat against the school in Genoa and notified law enforcement. Nance County Sheriff Ben Bakewell said the threat was...

Genoa, NE · 18h
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Nebraska man gets thousands in Northeast toll bills for someone else’s SUV

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - For months, Jeff Doell has received toll bills from roads and bridges in the Northeast, even though he says he has never traveled there. Doell, who lives in rural Nebraska outside Aurora, said the bills began arriving in April and eventually added up to thousands of dollars. The notices identified his Hamilton County motorcycle plate, 28-85, but images accompanying the bills showed a Mercedes-Benz SUV with a Nebraska transporter plate bearing the numbers 2885, without a dash.

Nebraska · 1d
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Since 1933 This Nebraska Lunch Counter Has Been Serving Coney Dogs And Malts

The original menu from 1933 still hangs on the wall of a tiny lunch counter in Nebraska. Yes, the actual menu, from the year the place first opened its doors. The same family still runs it, and they are now into a third generation. The star of the show is a coney dog topped with a meaty house sauce, mustard and onions.

Grand Island, NE · 2d

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Northwest: Dinkelman, Schroeder, and Anderson Sign To Play College Sports

(Grand Island, NE) - On Wednesday morning at Northwest High School, Becca Dinkelman (Softball - Creighton), Sam Schroeder (Baseball - Creighton), and Nasya Anderson (Volleyball - Concordia signed their letters of intent to play college sports. Dinkelman just wrapped up her final season with the Vikings, who participated in the...

Grand Island, NE · 2d

KSNB Local4

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Hall County commissioner spends 12 hours on courthouse roof to raise money for new flag

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Hall County Commissioner Gary Quandt spent 12 hours on the roof of the courthouse in Grand Island, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., to help raise $16,000 for a new flag for veteran-owned MRL Crane Service. Flag hangs from crane. The company has a giant...

Grand Island, NE · 1d

milfordtimes.net

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Huntington wins election as Seward County Sheriff

Tim Huntington expected to have a couple of months between the Nov. 3 election and the date he would take office as Seward County’s sheriff, but agreed on Nov. 4 to begin work as the interim sheriff on Nov. 6. At Sheriff Mike Vance’s request, his retirement date was...

Seward County, NE · 1d

NebraskaTV

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Grand Island to move Colorado blue spruce to Amur Plaza for Railside Christmas

GRAND ISLAND, Neb — A Colorado blue spruce from a Grand Island resident’s yard will be the centerpiece of this year’s Railside Christmas celebration, and city crews are scheduled to move the tree early Thursday morning. The City of Grand Island said crews will remove the tree...

Grand Island, NE · 2d

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Aurora Wrestler Logan Svoboda Signs With UNK

Surrounded by family and friends, Aurora Senior Logan Svoboda signed a letter of intent to wrestle at UNK. He'll join a UNK team which regularly competes for NCAA II national championships. Svoboda will wrestle at 132 again this winter for the Huskies. He has a runner-up finish and two third place medals in his first three years of high school. Svoboda plans to major in Business Administration at UNK.

Kearney, NE · 2d

centralnebraskatoday.com

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Willie Skala receives 2026 Honoring Our Veterans Award for work on Hall County History Flight

GRAND ISLAND – Willie Skala of Grand Island received the 2026 Honoring Our Veterans Award Nov. 10 for his work on starting the Hall County History Flight project. The award was given during the second annual Grand Generation Center Appreciation Lunch for Veterans that started at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 10 at the Grand Generation Center.

Grand Island, NE · 2d

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Grace Wieseler Makes Commitment to Northern St. Official

After an early verbal commitment, Aurora Senior Grace Wieseler signed to play volleyball at Northern State, SD on Wednesday. Wieseler spoke about the decision in an interview earlier in the fall on 97.3 the Wolf. Wieseler helped the Huskies to a second place C1 State Tournament finish and a 28-11...

Aurora, NE · 1d

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New cancer screening blood test, new genetic test available through Mary Lanning Healthcare

HASTINGS – A new cancer screening test that has gained national attention, plus a genetic testing opportunity, will be available starting November 2. The Morrison Cancer Center in Hastings and Grand Island, plus Hastings Family Care, are offering the Galleri® Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) test. This test uses bloodwork to detect the presence of more than 50 types of cancer. If a cancer signal is found in the blood, the test can often pinpoint its origin in the body to help the care team develop next steps for treatment or additional testing.

Hastings, NE · 2d

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Railside Christmas Returns November 20 for Downtown Grand Island's Holiday Kick-Off Celebration

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – The holiday season officially kicks off in Downtown Grand Island on Friday, November 20, with Railside Christmas, a festive, family-friendly celebration from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. This year's event celebrates the beloved holiday classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, bringing Christmas magic, entertainment, and plenty of holiday cheer to the Railside District.

Grand Island, NE · 3d

theclaycountynews.com

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Cougars clip Sutton 62-28 in quarterfinals

Sandy Creek advances to D-1 semifinals for 4th straight season with win over Clay County rival Mustangs. The Sandy Creek Cougars moved their 2026 season record to 10-1 Friday, Nov. 6, by taking down their in-county rivals, the Sutton Mustangs 62-28 in the quarterfinal round of the Class D-1 state football playoffs.

Fairfield, NE · 2d

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Be a Santa to a Senior Gifts Due Dec 2 in Lincoln Area

Lincoln-area shoppers have until Dec. 2 to return gifts for Home Instead’s annual Be a Santa to a Senior program. To take part, choose an ornament with an older adult’s Christmas wish from a participating giving tree and buy the requested gift. Bradi Saddler, a client care and...

Lincoln, NE · 1d

centralnebraskatoday.com

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Jimmy Reed will be G.I.’s next mayor, per unofficial results

GRAND ISLAND – Jimmy Reed will apparently become Grand Island’s next mayor, based on provisional votes counted by the Hall County Election Office Nov. 10 and unofficial final results released Nov. 10. In the unofficial final results, pending the Nov. 16 meeting of the canvassing board, Reed received...

Grand Island, NE · 1d

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Built to Last: Eagle Scout Creates a Space for GISH Students to 'Be Kids'

Rest and chess for all has a nice ring to it. Outside Door #34 at Grand Island Senior High (GISH), students now have a dedicated space to relax, eat lunch, or challenge a friend to a strategic game of chess. All thanks to one GISH Senior, Kainen Mora. For his...

Grand Island, NE · 2d

Aurora News Register

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Aurora School Board reviews feedback on proposed bond issue

The Aurora School Board reviewed feedback Monday after two public meetings focused on a proposed school bond issue and also discussed plans to continue sharing information and seeking public input. A majority of Monday’s monthly school board meeting was devoted to the proposed facilities project, with Supt. Jody Phillips and...

Aurora, NE · 2d

centralnebraskatoday.com

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G.I. Public Schools launches new ‘Community Academy’ program

GRAND ISLAND – Grand Island Public Schools is inviting community members and parents to apply for a new program to discover the behind-the-scenes work in their public schools. The newly launched Grand Island Public Schools Community Academy is a free, five-month program designed to strengthen ties between GIPS and...

Grand Island, NE · 13h