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Vaccines for Children public clinics in May
Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) will be offering Vaccines for Children at public clinics in May. Anyone two months of age and older are invited to get their vaccinations. Now is the perfect opportunity to get your child up to date on shots they may need for the next school year. If you have questions about your vaccination status, call your medical provider or contact SWNPHD at 308-345-4223.
Baseball Recap: Paxton takes down Central in a playoff battle
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Paxton had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Central Jaguars 7-5. That's more bragging rights for Paxton, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Work Will Begin on US-26 and N-61 in Ogallala
(North Platte, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin May 20 on US-26, from reference post 149+95 to reference post 150+73 and on N-61 from reference post 85+21 to reference post 86+69, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. JJK Construction, LLC of Ceresco is the contractor for this...
Spectrum Athlete of The Week Audrey Holm (Paxton)
PAXTON, Neb. (KNOP) - Paxton senior Audrey Holm has been on a tear in both the shot put and discus the past couple weeks. The multiple state qualifier seems on her way to another trip to Omaha for state competition. This past week Audrey claimed the Best of the Midwest title in the discus along with winning titles in the shot and discus at the Leyton Invite.
Work Will Begin on US-30, from Chappell in Deuel County to US-138 West in Keith County
(Gering, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin May 20 on US-30, from reference post 87.36 to reference post 108.00, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Paulsen, Inc. of Cozad is the contractor for this project. Work includes bridge work, new culvert installations, asphalt milling and overlay, earth...
Softball Recap: Ava Jones leads Holmes County to victory over Paxton
In what's become a running theme this season, Holmes County gave their fans yet another huge victory on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Paxton Bobcats an 11-0 shutout. The win was familiar territory for Holmes County who now have five in a row. Ava Jones was incredible,...
Ogallala man charged with second degree murder and terroristic threats
Ogallala, Neb. — An Ogallala man accused of killing a man in April has a preliminary hearing on Monday May 13th. Twenty-one-year-old Chet Stenzel is charged in Keith County Court with second degree murder, two weapons count, and two counts of terroristic threats. Court records say on the morning...
To stay open, rural nursing homes in the Midwest prioritize nurses
Virginia Mireles worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Golden Ours Convalescent Home in Grant, Nebraska, for 15 years. She was there until the last light was turned off about two years ago. “The nursing home was my home. Really after those years, it became my home. So it...
Velvet Spurs announce Horseback Poker Run for this weekend is cancelled
Ogallala, Neb. - The Velvet Spurs All-Womens Horseback riding club has announced that the Horseback Poker Run for this Saturday at Ash Hollow has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to weather conditions heading into Saturday that could possibly make the trails wet. The poker run was supposed to take place last weekend but was postponed due to weather.
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