Western Nebraska Observer - Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First

A new collaborative report - “The Nebraska Panhandle: An Assessment of Birth-Grade 3 Care and Education” - was released at a special luncheon and panel discussion in Gering last Wednesday, April 17. In attendance were representatives of...

Last week, the crews made progress on the retaining walls, pouring the southeast wall and the footing for the northeast wall. Crews will continue to work on the retaining walls along the east side of the project. It is intended to have both walls...

More details are emerging regarding a 23-year-old Kimball man who faces class 1B felony charges after an infant died at Denver Children’s Hospital. Alexander J. Romero, the father, was initially arrested April 2 on lesser charges, but additional...

Work on Kimball’s underpass continues Since construction began April 1, crews completed removal of old facilities along the east side of the roadway and began work to build the reinforced concrete retaining wall that will parallel the roadway...

An arrest was made last week, April 2, regarding a child abuse case that occurred Sunday, March 31, in Kimball, according to Kimball Police Chief Andy Bremer. A man identified as Alexander Romero has been placed in custody and is currently charged...

“Kimball Yard of the Week” is back for 2019 year and will run in the Observer from April 18 through Oct. 31. Nominations may be submitted by text or PM to Kim Baliman, Dawn Patterson Moeser, Beth Sanders Huddleston or Dakota Kuhns The rules: One... Full story

In a world of negativity when it comes to raising our children and how the younger generation is raised in a different life, not having to work for things, no manners, along with other ideas that are upsetting to many in older generations. A small... Full story

Two local establishments with the help of the Kimball community are heading up a summer filled will pool tournaments to benefit local residents. Beer and Loathing and Chute No. 7 present the “2019 Take the Buckin” pool tournament -- a series of...

Work on the Underpass Renovation Project is well underway with crews going on the job early Monday morning, April 1. The project -- Old Highway 71 between 1st Street and Main Street in Kimball -- is in partnership with the Federal Highway...

Springtime and warmer weather seem to bring everyone and everything outdoors, including that old hot rod or muscle car that has been hidden and cozy during these cold winter months. What a perfect time to start thinking of the many up and coming car...

It’s time for a new season and hopes to bring yet another record breaking year in Julesburg, Colorado, at the drag strip. The oldest NHRA Drag strip in the USA, it’s still at the same location and a summer event that has continued to grow over...

Kimball’s long-awaited underpass project is set to begin next Monday, April 1. “We will stay in close contact with everyone in our community regarding lane closures and restrictions,” Mayor Keith Prunty said. “We are coming down the pipeline...

Local wrestlers attended two tournaments this past weekend. One Tri-State Grappler headed south to Greeley for the Junior Bulldog Wrestling Tournament. Jesse Gortney placed second in the 8U 42-45 division and placed third in the 10U 45-45 division...

Mother Nature sure knows how to put a damper on Nebraska’s spring spirit, from blizzard conditions to flooding. The majority of the entire state saw school and road closures last week due to this well tracked storm. While local meteorologists are...

Concerned residents of Kimball County shared their thoughts regarding Road 59 south of Dix on Tuesday, March 19, at the regular Board of Commissioner meeting. Still no decision has come to surface about the seven mile stretch south of Dix. Discussion...