Wauneta
LATEST NEWS
S.C.O.R.E. Camp leaves behind lasting legacy
When Sue Renken approached her in 1986 about a science camp for her son, Marla Smith had no idea what lay ahead. Smith had ideas about day camps and park visits while Renken had a vision that was on a much grander scale. What transpired is a 35-year legacy that has touched the lives of thousands.
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.
Local jail receives standards of excellence in detention facility operations award at conference
On April 18, the Nebraska Jail Standards held their annual jail conference in Kearney, Nebraska. Each year they present one award for the entire state to a jail facility that has done an excellent job operating their jail. The winner for 2023 was the Chase County Sheriff’s office, noting all...
CCS students participate in first rodeo of the season
Several Chase County High School students traveled to McCook for the Southwest Nebraska High School Rodeo on April 20 and 21. The event was held at the Red Willow County Fairgrounds in the Kiplinger and Alice Arenas. This two day event was the first rodeo of the spring high school rodeo season. The events started at 8 am on both Saturday and Sunday. Around 110 students from all over the state participated across several events. Participants earn points, which are added up over the season and help determine who earns a spot at the Nebraska High School Finals in June.
Imperial FFA holds annual banquet
Saturday, April 27, the Imperial FFA Chapter held it’s annual banquet in the CCS Auditorium. The night kicked off with a welcome from Chapter President, Mason Tyerman, followed by the banquet meal in the commons area. All members and guests then moved to the auditorium for the many presentations...
Chase County golfers finish fourth at SPVA tourney
Gavin Wisnieski was the low score for the Longhorn golf team at the SPVA Tournament held in Sutherland, Friday, April 26, coming in with a score of 77. That was good enough for a second place tie with Perkins County’s Zaybreon Hansen. Tate Teply placed 12th with a score...
CCS team among top 11 at State Quiz Bowl
Chase County was among the thirty teams that qualified for this year’s ESU State Quiz Bowl in Hastings. The Longhorns went 2-2 last Wednesday and finished in the top 11. CCS started off the tournament with a 45-20 win over Laurel-Concord-Coleridge and followed it up with a 35-5 win over Hemingford.
CCS claims boys title at SPVA meet
The finish line of the regular season is in sight for the Chase County boys track team. The Longhorns won the SPVA meet last week and took part in the Best of the Midwest Tuesday. Junior varsity team members also competed in the North Platte JV meet Monday. Now all...
CCS golfers win GC golf invite
Chase County golfers took the title at the Garden County Invite April 23, with a score of 352, seven strokes ahead of second place Dundy County. All four of the counting scores from Chase County finished with a medal in the top 10. Gavin Wisnieski finished second, shooting 84, Tate...
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...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.