Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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The manslaughter case of the State of Nebraska against William Serrano remains in Kimball County Court for now. Court documents show that a preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 11. Serrano, 36, is charged with manslaughter, which is a 2A felony. He is accused of shooting his girlfriend, Tessa Ghering, 21, at their home in Kimball. Ghering died at the scene. Serrano remains in Scotts Bluff County Detention Center with bond set at $100,000. On Jan. 20, all parties appeared via telephone and/o... Full story
The Kimball County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, Feb. 1. First on the agenda was County Road Superintendent Randy Bymer. He informed the commissioners that he set March 1 at 9:15 a.m. for the public hearing for the 1/6 Year Road Plan. Then Bymer reviewed and answered questions about the future chip seal project on county roads. To chip seal, one mile of a paved county road will cost about $26,000, including rock, contract labor, oil and hauling. The county has about 13 miles of paved roads. Chip sealing adds about 4-5 years...
The competitive side of Kimball Cobras Tumbling and Trampoline members comes with the talent and hardware to prove that they can do the flips. With two competitions under their belt, including meets at Gering and Lafayette, Colo., the girls have all brought home medals and proven themselves in their age group. The leader and most experienced gymnast of the Cobras is 11-year-old Breckyn Keifer. Breckyn is in her fifth year of gymnastics. For the two-hour practice, Breckyn spends much of her time...
The opening date for Kimball Ace Hardware has not been finalized, according to the manager. The building, former home of the Shopko Hometown and Pamida department stores at 1217 Highway 71, is stocked with inventory and being set up. Plans for the store include hardware, liquor and gun sales. The new owners are Jeffrey Zepp and his wife Kim, who also own Chadron Ace Hardware and Specialty Sports and Supply in Colorado Springs, Colo.... Full story
On Friday, Jan. 28, Mary Lynch 5th and 6th graders combined music and PE skills to do a rhythmic dribbling routine during halftime of the Kimball High girls varsity basketball game. The routine was performed to "Eye of the Tiger." It included dribbling with both hands, crossovers, pivot turns, shooting form, rebounding skills and layups. On the music side, the skills incorporated were steady beat, rhythm production, syncopated rhythms, timed footwork and athletic choreography. Dane Wurdeman is...
While Keith Jones of Kimball awaits a kidney donor as reported in last week’s paper, the Observer has decided to publish the following kidney donation information from the UC Health healthcare system in Colorado. The body has two kidneys but is capable of functioning normally with only one. After donation of one kidney, the remaining kidney will grow and function for both. Donors are required to: • Be over 18 years of age. • Be in excellent medical and psychological health. • Be willing to donate without coercion, feeling forced, or offered a f... Full story
Mrs. Marlyce Ann (Culek) Heim, 61, left us while in her sleep on November 30, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Waco, Texas. Marcy was born and raised in Dix, Nebraska. She married and had two beautiful daughters, Tricia and Amber. Marcy was a devoted and loving wife of 43 years and a beloved mother. Marcy has been living in Palmer, Alaska, for the past 36 years and enjoying the beauty of Alaska. Life hands us all trials and tribulations and Marcy handled them all with grace and love. Marcy is pre...
The Kimball Longhorn wrestling team opens its postseason Thursday after a 7 and a half hour road trip to the Plainview Invite on Saturday, Jan. 28. They finished in 13th place out of 20 schools with 40 team points. The tournament was won by the defending class D state champion Plainview Pirates with 192.5 team points. Kimball had 4 wrestlers compete this week. They were without the services of 152-pound standout Trey Schindler due to illness. James McGinnis got back to his winning ways by placing 2nd in a tough 132-pound bracket. He lost by...
Kimball 57, Banner County 34 JAN 27 First game back from the SPVA conference tournament where the boys played well we were looking to continue that momentum going into our 3 game stretch this week. Banner County was our first opponent on Thursday and even though they have some size, they are a young team like ours and looking to continue to grow their program. The first quarter saw us trying to put pressure in the full court to capitalize on steals and turnovers for quick transition points....
This week we start WTC play with Gordon-Rushville in the 1st Round. We play Thursday night at Gordon at 6. We are hoping to learn from our last game with them and upset the Mustangs. The WTC tournament follows a week in which Kimball played four games. Here's a look at those games. Mitchell 56, Kimball 30 Our girls had a very long week. We played 4 games this week, 7 total in the last 2 weeks, and our legs showed it at the end of the week. Our first matchup was against Mitchell. We had high...
Potter-Dix basketball resumed play after the MAC Tournament, with the girls matching up against Prairie in New Raymer, Colo., on Tuesday and both the boys and girls teams matching up with Minatare on Saturday. The girls traveled on Tuesday to New Raymer to play against the Prairie Lady Mustangs. Potter-Dix gave a big effort, but the Lady Mustangs were able to open a lead and hold off the Lady Coyotes' offense. Potter-Dix threatened to go on a roll a few times, but the Prairie girls shut them...
PHOTO: Daria Anderson-Faden. Despite a "no parking" sign, nine trucks lined the the westbound east exit to Kimball throughout Saturday night. Trucks also were parked along both exits leading into Dix.... Full story