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Inside The Numbers With Kimball County Transit
As Kimball County Transit Service nears moving day to its $1.47 million new home in downtown Kimball, KCTS administrator Christy Warner’s report on the agency’s 2019-20 fiscal year offers insight on the agency’s mission, funding and...
Full List Of 2020 Kimball High Graduate Scholarships
Stephen Bateman Lions Club Student of the Month Stipend Bailie Brower Joe Merante/Kimball Volunteer Fire Department Scholarship Eagles Lodge #3889/Bill Carroll Scholarship Hannah Brown Leonard & Lewise Forman Scholarship Samuel Cajero Kimball Public... Full story
Kimball County May 12, 2020, Primary Election Results
The Western Nebraska Observer presents these unofficial vote results from the Tuesday, May 12, primary election in Kimball County as a service to all of our readers. The results normally would have be... Full story
May 12, 2020, Kimball County Primary Election Results
The Western Nebraska Observer presents these unofficial vote results from the Tuesday, May 12, primary election in Kimball County as a service to all of our readers. The results normally would have be... Full story
District FFA Held In Kimball; FFA Alumni Event Postponed
Potter-Dix and Banner County FFA members were among those attending the recent FFA district meet in Kimball. More than 320 FFA students attended. Students visited from schools across the region.... Full story
Kimball Candidates Filing; Deadline March 2
The deadline for throwing your name in the hat for school board or other public offices is quickly approaching. According to Kimball County Clerk Cathy Sibal, 5 p.m. Monday, March 2, is the deadline for non-incumbents to file for offices. Current...
Club Interact Doing Its Thing To Help Kimball
This year's Kimball High School Interact Club is on its way to another of year of helping the club help the community in so many ways. Club projects ad actitives include: • Organizing and helping wi...
2019: Going Out Like A Lion
This past weekend's winter storm hit the Kimball area with gusts that kept Old Glory flapping fully extended and the University of Nebraska flag twisting in the wind Sunday next to the Carr Spirits... Full story
Christmas And Christmas Eve Services Scheduled
Here is a partial list of Christmas and Christmas Eve church servics that The Observer was able to confirm with area churches. If your church’s service isn’t listed, please check with your church. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church December 24...
Winter Sports Special Section In This Week's Observer
Longhorn senior Beau Hanks drives in for a layup in last week's game against the Morrill Lions. See this week's print edition or digital edition for subscribers to see the Observer's 2019 winter... Full story
Meeting The Man
Jax Anderson had a nice visit with Santa last Saturday, Dec. 7, at the visiting Christmas icon's den in Hometown Floral. Jax is the 7-year-old son of Brandon and Angela Anderson. Santa plans on... Full story
Airmen Praised For Helping Fight Dix Fire
The story of two Air Force airmen who helped fight a fire that forced a Dix family from its home last Thursday night has spread far and wide on traditional and social media. Kimball County Sheriff Harry Gillway approves. “These guys were great and...
Parade, Extra Patrols Ready For Halloween
There will be plenty of treats in the Kimball area this Halloween, along with extra police and sheriff's patrols to promote safety – and minimize tricks. The annual Halloween parade in downtown...
On To Subdistrict
The Kimball Longhorns lost 2-0 to St. Patrick's-North Platte by scores of 8-25 and 11-25 before turning in more competitive performances Saturday against Bridgeport and Perkins County in the SPVA...
Deven Sullivan Carries Wildcats Banner To State
Deven Sullivan is back at it, representing the Banner County Wildcats at state competition. The long-distance running star will compete Friday at the State cross country meet in Kearney after a...
Kimball Volleyball Wins Triangular
The Kimball Longhorns volleyball team netted a victorious triangular meet against Bayard and Potter-Dix, topping each opponent in two sets, and lost in four sets to Morrill in recent action on the...
FARMER'S DAY
The wait is just about over. Three days of Farmer's Day festivities begin Friday for the 93rd annual event. Here's a look at the schedule of events. If you'd like a pocket schedule to carry around,...
Several Charges, 2 Arrests In Kimball Drug Bust
Kimball police officers and a Kimball County sheriff’s deputy initiated a traffic stop Sept. 7 on a vehicle in the 300 block of South Chestnut Street for failing to utilize its turn signal. After officers made contact with the driver, they said the...
Potter-Dix, Banner Open Fall Seasons
Here’s an opening week look at Banner County and Potter-Dix high school sports. Banner cross country is at Scottsbluff on Thursday, Aug. 29. Banner football hosts Bayard at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30. Potter-Dix football opens Aug. 30 at Hay Springs.... Full story
Halsey Clark, Kailey Nicklas Of Potter Are All-Stars
A couple of Potter area athletes, Halsey Clark and Kailey Nicklas, represented themselves well at the recent Mike Trader's Mid-America Basketball Camp at Morrill High School. Clark was named Most...
Going, Going, Not Quite Gone
Bob and Jacque Hill have decided to retire and put their Décor Store on Chestnut Street up for sale, but they say their main goal is to sell the store as a viable business. And that, they realize, co...
Rockabillaque Proves Fun For All Ages
The first annual Rockabillaque event in Kimball is in the books. Amy Sapp, economic director of the city of Kimball, said the Poker Run through the Panhandle had 18 motorcycles and 2 classic cars...
Local fireworks fundraiser winner announced, continued donations sought
Over the past few months many of you noticed and contributed to the Firework Fund Spare Change drive. We could not be prouder of all the businesses and citizens who participated – especially in April when the Fourth of July seemed like months...
