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09/24/2025

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09/24/2025

At the Eastern Midlands Conference Boys Tennis Invite, Standing Bear finished as runner-up in the team standings.

J.T. Reid helped the Grizzlies by capturing the two-singles title.

LINCOLN - On Wednesday, Sept. 24, Standing Bear and Waverly competed against its conference foes at the 2025 Eastern Midlands Conference Boys Tennis Invite. In year three as a varsity program, the Grizzlies finished the event with a team score of 40,... Sorry! A subscription is required to view the....

09/24/2025

FYI: Aging Partners Early Closures Scheduled for September 25

Aging Partners offices, senior centers and fitness center will close at 1 p.m. Thursday, September 25, for staff training. All offices and facilities will resume regular hours Friday, September 26.

More information on Aging Partners Health and Fitness activities is available at aging.lincoln.ne.gov or by calling 402-441-7070.

This Agency is focused on giving you choices about how you want to live your life. We welcome you to Aging Partners!

09/24/2025

GAGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PRESS RELEASE

DATE & TIME: 9/21/2025 at 1330 hours

LOCATION: E Elm near S 5th RD (Bike Trail)

OFFENSE: Accident

CASE #: 2025-4420



DETAILS: On the listed date and time Deputies responded to an accident involving a pickup truck and bicyclist at the bike path on E. Elm road. Seth Gehle, 24 years old from Pickrell was driving a 2004 Chevrolet pickup eastbound on Elm Rd near the bike path when he felt something hit the side of his truck. A cyclist named Joshua Shear 51 years old from Lincoln was traveling northbound on the bike path south of Elm road. After the impact Seth stopped and realized it was a cyclist and called 911. It was determined that Joshua did not stop for the stop sign on the bike path, entered the roadway and struck the eastbound pickup in the side.


Beatrice Fire and Rescue and Rural Fire responded to the scene. Josh was transported to Bryan West Hospital for his injuries. Josh was wearing a helmet.

09/24/2025

While competing at the Mount Michael Cross Country Invite, Norris not only saw Sam Robinson place second overall in the boys race, but Lydia Dominy and Kennedy Powell finished inside the top ten during the girls race.

ELKHORN - Following an appearance at the Waverly Cross Country Invite, Norris made the trip to Elkhorn for the 2025 Mount Michael Invite on Tuesday, Sept. 23. At this meet, the Titans matched up with familiar foes with Elkhorn North, Bennington and S... Sorry! A subscription is required to view the....

09/24/2025

Palmyra, Freeman and Standing Bear competed against one another at the Malcolm Cross Country Invite on Tuesday, Sept. 23.

Palmyra's Gannon Hubbard and Hailey Hengtgen claimed top-five finishes at this meet.

RAYMOND - At Branched Oak State Park on Tuesday, Sept. 24, Palmyra, Freeman and Standing Bear met at the Malcolm Cross Country Invite. In the boys race, Palmyra's Gannon Hubbard led the Panthers as he placed second with a time of 16:17.29, as he was ... Sorry! A subscription is required to view the....

09/24/2025

After winning the 2025 LPS Tournament, Norris swept Standing Bear to push the Titans' record to 21-0.

FIRTH - After winning the 2025 LPS Tournament, the Norris volleyball team returned home on Tuesday, Sept. 23 as the Titans matched up with Standing Bear for the first time this season. Against the Grizzlies, the Titans coasted to a three-set sweep to... Sorry! A subscription is required to view the....

09/23/2025

Plans for a new fire station moved forward Tuesday, Sept. 16 as city council members and Waverly Fire and Rescue members agreed on much of the proposed design for the new fire station, though questions remain about several key features.

WAVERLY – Plans for a new fire station moved forward Tuesday, Sept. 16 as city council members and Waverly Fire and Rescue members agreed on much of the proposed design for the new fire station, though questions remain about several key features. All... Sorry! A subscription is required to view th...

09/23/2025

Sterling Public Schools is moving closer to a potential bond issue aimed at funding an elementary school addition and facility renovations.
The Sterling Board of Education voted unanimously on Sept. 3 to place a bond issue on the ballot for Nov. 4.

STERLING – Sterling Public Schools is moving closer to a potential bond issue aimed at funding an elementary school addition and facility renovations. The Sterling Board of Education voted unanimously on Sept. 3 to place a bond issue on the ballot fo... Sorry! A subscription is required to view th...

09/23/2025

Waverly volunteer firefighters prevent a tragedy at co-op

WAVERLY – It was a quiet Saturday night in Waverly until the sharp smell of anhydrous ammonia cut through the air. On Sept. 13, a neighbor near the Frontier Co-op knew something wasn’t right and called 911. Within minutes, sheriff’s deputies and Wave... Sorry! A subscription is required to vie...