Week of October 31, 2024
Week of October 31, 2024
For the second time in two days, Gloria Gonzales went missing last week. She was found both times but not without a very long and extensive search in Kimball and surrounding areas, a credit to the dedication of the search teams. Numerous agencies were involved in the search for Gonzales, including CERT teams from Kimball, Scottsbluff and Sidney, the Nebraska State Patrol with a drone, Kimball police, the Kimball Volunteer Fire Department, Kimball County Sheriff's Office, Kimball EMS, and...
A recall process has begun on Kimball’s Mayor John Morrison with the filing of the Recall Petition Filing Form. The form was filed Oct. 22 by Ronald C. Buchart. Recall is a lengthy process in the state of Nebraska; the process could take up to 80 days with deadlines and certifications. In this case, for a recall election to occur, 280 valid signatures must be gathered, which is 35% of those that voted in the last general election. An attachment to the recall form included these reasons for the recall form: • Raised community property tax...
Clouds of smoke could be seen from Kimball at just past noon on Thursday, Oct. 24, as the Kimball Volunteer Fire Department was called into action for a large and fast moving grass fire south of I-80 just across from the Four Winds Golf Course. Emergency Management 21 said that 245 acres were burned and fortunately the fire ran into a green wheat field, which halted its southeast progress. Fire Chief Andrew Bohac said the fire started on the interstate right of way but the cause is...
Kimball woodcarver Don Story said, "I don't sell anything; I have never sold a carving; I give a lot of them away." Story shared some of his carvings and his love of the skill with the crowd at the Kimball Friendship Center last week. Each and every carving is a work of art with tiny details and intricate designs. Every Christmas, he makes an ornament for his kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids, that is, 19 ornaments he will make. He began his carving days while delivering fuel, waiting for...
In Kimball County Court, Eldon B. Lewis waived his right to a preliminary hearing last week and was bound over to District Court on the charge of intentional cruelty to an animal. Lewis will appear in District court on Nov. 5 for arraignment. Lewis, 27, of Kimball is accused of a Class 3A felony, intential cruelty to an animal, during an alleged Oct. 8 incident in which he killed and ate a pet...
Plans for the 2025 Longhorn All-Class Reunion are being solidified with the dates set for July 3-6, 2025. The reunion committee is on a special mission to find the oldest living graduate of KCHS, with a keen focus on the graduates of 1957, 1958, and 1960. Your presence is not just desired, but it’s crucial to make this event truly memorable. With an influx of individuals hitting the town of Kimball, the All-School Reunion committee is asking for residents with extra rooms to offer up a place for alumni to stay. The Kimball Public School...
Over 400 Kimball County voters have cast early ballots for the November 5 election. With early voting continuing through November 4, and then polling places opening on November 5 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., the time to make your voice heard is now. The polling places are the Sagebrush in Kimball, Bushnell Fire Hall, and the Dix Fire Hall. At the forefront of the local ballot issues are the property tax levies for the Kimball County Agricultural Society and the Plains Historical Society. If approved, these levies will be in effect for five...
Several weeks ago, incumbent Senator Deb Fischer was interviewed by the Observer during her visit to Kimball. In an effort to provide fair coverage, the Observer contacted her opponent, Independent Dan Osborn for an interview. The long-awaited election is Nov. 5, and Osborn was crisscrossing the western part of the state. While in Sidney on Monday, the Observer met with him for a brief interview. Osborn noted that as he travelled throughout the state, Nebraskans expressed concern about the economy/inflation, immigration and the border, and...
The Kimball Sharks third- and fourth-grade football team took on the Saints in the championship game. While the blockers do their job, above, Whitley McNees escapes a tackler to run the ball. The Kimball Sharks played in the championship game in the Carpenter Center League in Terrytown. The third- and fourth-grade players were Daniel Nunley, Shayson Howington, Gunner Laughlin, Grady Autrey, Daniel Hansel, Easton Toth, Treyson Griebel Tristan Uglow Theodore Perry, Luke Coleman, Jamison Martinez,...
BIG SPRINGS – It’s been an up-and-down year for the Potter-Dix Coyotes, a team that has been used to dominant regular season performances over the past few seasons. The Coyotes had had some big wins and disappointing losses this year, but have achieved their main goal--a berth in the D6 Playoff Bracket. Friday night’s game against South Platte was critical for the Coyotes in many ways. The victory gave Potter-Dix a winning record for the season at 5-and-3, and it secured a playoff spot with a number 12 seed. A loss could have knocked...
Volleyball subdistrict for the Longhorns ended their season with a loss to Morrill (22-9). Morrill, playing at home, was the number one seed with Kimball (2-26) in the number four position. Morrill took all three games against Kimball. The Longhorns did not give up with a tough battle, the final score was 25-19, 25-23 and 25-14. Highlighting play from Kimball were Hannah Kilgore and Joey Perry. Hannah had 18 digs and Joey had nine digs. Hemingford (12-18) in the number three spot played number two Potter-Dix (17-14), and P-D beat Hemingford...
MORRILL – The Potter-Dix Lady Coyotes finished their season strong with four straight wins, and earned the number two seed in the D1-12 SubDistrict Tournament at Morrill Elementary School. On Monday, October 28, 2024, they were matched in their first round contest against the number three seed Hemingford, a team they had not played during the regular season. The Lady Coyotes started the match strong, outmatching the Lady Bobcats and taking the first set 25-to-12. The Potter-Dix momentum continued with an outstanding second set, and after...
Good morning! Heading into November with a pretty high downfall in our weather pattern! The trees are beautiful in their bright oranges, yellows and reds and you know what I will be doing one of these days when they finally quit falling. Today is Halloween and there are several places over the hill holding Trunk or Treat events and it is simpler to just list their times and locations, so here they are: On Broadway in Scottsbluff from 4-6 p.m.; at 2001 Ave. B at 4:30 p.m. ; Legacy of the Plains beginning at 5 p.m.; and at Bethel Baptist Church...
