Dawson, NE

The mining company that wants to extract a rare heat-resistant element from the ground under southeast Nebraska says a new report shows the deposit it plans to mine holds a significant amount of other rare elements.

NODAWAY COUNTY, MO – A 17-year old reported missing from Nodaway County has been located and returned home safe. The Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office says the female left her parent’s home without parental consent. An investigation led authorities to believe she was in Falls City, Nebraska with a 35-year old male. Deputies worked with Nebraska authorities and the U.S. Marshals Service to locate the 17-year old and return her home. A criminal investigation is now underway.

(Omaha) -- Falls City's RaeAnn Thompson added another title to her resume on Thursday while also collecting a runner-up finish. Thompson sped to the title in the 100 and took second in the 200, which helped the Tigers finish eighth in the team race with 24 points. Ashland-Greenwood's Lauren Gerdes...

Monty Scott “Scotty” Gottula, 66, of Elk Creek, died Saturday, May 7, 2022 at his home in Elk Creek, Nebraska. Scotty was born September 17, 1955, in Tecumseh to Raymond “Coach” Gottula and Viola (Elenga) Gottula. He was the youngest of two children. Scotty was baptized October 9, 1955 and confirmed May 3, 1970 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Elk Creek.

Kathryn Ann Byfield, 84, passed away at home surrounded by her family and friends on Tuesday morning, April 19, 2022. She was born in Peru on August 16, 1937 and grew up in Peru and Superior graduating in May 1955. Kathy married Gene Byfield on April 24, 1955. They had six children.