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 Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an incident that occurred April 3 in Banner County. At approximately 6:25 a.m., the Nebraska State Patrol was notified by the Banner County Sheriff’s Office of an incident in which a subject had died from a self-inflicted shooting. Investigators responded to the scene. The incident occurred when Banner County Sheriff Zane Hopkins was attempting to serve a protection order and an arrest warrant on a Harrisburg resident, NSP said. After preliminary investigation, NSP investigators said they believe t... Full story
After 48 years, U.S. Army Private Gary Adelbert Barker of Kimball will be honored at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial for his service and sacrifice to this country. The pre-acceptance letter to his family reads: "On behalf of the Vietnam Veteran Memorial Fund, I am pleased to inform you that we would be proud to honor Gary Adelbert Barker at the 2023 In Memory ceremony on the grounds of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D. C." The ceremony will be held June 17 and his widow Barb Barker,...
PlainsWest CASA is planning a fundraising event in Kimball at the Sagebrush on April 27 from 5-7:30 p.m. The event is called “Wine Down with PlainsWest CASA.” More than 50 bottles of wine will be included in the Silent Auction and Wine Pull. One of the bottles of wine donated to the CASA fundraiser is priced at $300. CASA is Court Appointed Special Advocates for Cheyenne, Kimball and Deuel counties. CASA volunteers advocate for abused and neglected children’s best interests. The CASA volunteers are specifically trained for the advocacy inter... Full story
Former Kimball County Sheriff's Deputy Brandon Loy was recognized by the Sheriff's Office for his 14 years of service to Kimball County at the county commissioners meeting on Tuesday, April 4. Kimball County Highway Superintendent Randy Bymer met with the commissioners to seek bids for the Road 59 project. The road south of Dix is scheduled for a double chip seal job but will require four new tubes or culverts and repair of the potholes before the chip sealing. The county road department...
Well, this week we are experiencing winter, spring, and quite possibly summer. Time will tell. I really have the urge to rake the yard and plant some tulips. Even the grass is trying to “green-up,” but there is still winter kill and snow. Bummer. Not much is going on in the Burg this week because we are getting ready for Easter. Last week, Palm Sunday services were conducted in many churches throughout our area, with Easter this week. The Harrisburg Community Church will have breakfast in place of Sunday school this week followed by Easter Sun...
Kimball FFA's welding team contributed to the Kimball chapter's fine showing last week at the State Convention and Contest in Lincoln, placing fourth. Team members, from left, are Justin Klosterman, Landon Norberg, Aaron Gillming and Grace Anderson. See story on Page B5.... Full story
Judy B. Pohl, age 86, of Sidney, passed away in Bridgeport, NE on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Light Memorial Presbyterian Church in Sidney, NE with Reverend Tom Waddell officiating. Cremation has been held. A private family graveside will follow at a later date in Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on our website. Friends may stop... Full story
Austin M. Weinbender, 28, of Dix, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Cremation has been held and memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 7, 2023 at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball with Pastor Alvin Koskie officiating. The family is having a Rosary said at 1:00 p.m. prior to the Memorial Service. Following the service, Dix Volunteer Fire Department will provide escort to the Dix Community Center where they will sponsor a gathering with a meal for family and... Full story
The Kimball Longhorns track and field team opened April with a number of athletes setting personal records or placing Saturday at the Bayard CD Invitational. "It was a beautiful day for a track meet," coach Tiffany Johnson said. Longhorn highlights included: • James McGinnis placed third at 12-0 and Trevor Fuss fourth at 11-6 (personal record) in the pole vault. • The boys 4x100 relay team of Wyatt Cords, Jacob Wendt, James McGinnis and Noe Trevino placed fifth in 48.91a. • Julia Winstrom place...
The annual Booster Club Athletic Banquet to celebrate the 2022-23 sports season will begin at 5:30 p.m. May 2 at the Kimball Jr/Sr High School Student Center. All Kimball Jr/Sr High School athletes and their parents or guardians are invited. A meal will be provided and serving will begin at 5:30 p.m. The ceremony will follow at 6:00 p.m. Business casual attire is suggested for the night of festivities. Junior high athletes will be asked to help serve and clean up if needed.... Full story
Cool temperatures with bright sunshine greeted the participants of the Bayard CD Invitational Track & Field Meet Saturday morning at Bayard High School. The Potter-Dix Coyote squads travelled Saturday morning to compete. A few strong individual performances highlighted the day. For the Potter Dix's boys team, notable performances included senior Luke Kasten placing second in the 200 meters at 24.75 and third in the 100 meters at 11.58. Freshman Dylan Tabor placed fourth in the 300 meter hurdles...
The Kimball FFA Chapter left the State Convention and Contest in Lincoln with impressive wins for teams and individuals. The Food Science team composed of juniors Grace Anderson, Carlee Murdoch, Julia Winstrom and Hayden Sours placed second in the entire state. Grace Anderson took individual honors with first place, while Carlee Murdoch and Julia Winstrom placed third and fourth, respectively. They were just 7 points from first place, which figures out to be only one or two questions...