Hali Henzi takes home Barrel Racing Intermediate Grand Champion

Fourteen-year-old Hali Henzi participated in her fourth year of the Kimball-Banner County Fair horse show Wednesday. 

August 7, 2026Updated: August 7, 2026
By Kristi Shields

Regional

Colorado family seeks answers to odor, noise 

The Brady and Kari Hume family enjoy their acreage away from the city lights. They also enjoy the quiet and aroma of fields of grain. Their concern is the impact of a nearby compressor station.

7-year-old boy drowns Thursday at Lake McConaughy

A seven-year-old boy drowned and a five-year-old girl survived an incident at Lake McConaughy Thursday evening. The girl was flown to a Colorado hospital and expected to be released today.

Lake Mac launch services best bet as water drops

Private boat launch services at Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area will provide the best access to Nebraska’s largest lake for the remainder of the season. As of today, Spillway Bay’s single-lane boat ramp is the only one still in the water; but within the month, water levels are expected to be below the ramp’s 3,202 elevation.

A tradition of service: apply to a U.S. Service Academy

Nebraskans are bound by a set of exceptional values: hard work, determination, and above all, a natural tendency to serve those around us.

Low water hinders access at northwest Nebraska lakes 

Low water levels from drought and irrigation are limiting access to lakes in northwestern Nebraska. 

Juvenile arrested after overnight burglary spree in Rushville

According to the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office, the city swimming pool, golf course and Pump & Pantry were all broken into early Friday, with several items reported stolen.