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 released a statement Tuesday afternoon confirming that a 21-year-old Kimball woman, Tessa Ghering, was found deceased from an apparent gunshot wound to the head at about 8:45 p.m. Monday. The shooting occurred at 602 S. Oak Street in Kimball. On Tuesday morning, Kimball Police Chief Andy Bremer completed an affidavit regarding the case because he was first on the scene. "I made the arrest on the scene, cleared the house and turned it over to NSP," Bremer told the... Full story
As area COVID-19 cases rise again, Kimball Health Services has made some changes. A mask is required to enter Kimball Health Services, and once again, only the main entrance is open. All other entries have been locked. The clinic is still doing vaccines on Friday. The facility has all vaccines and will vaccine ages 5 and older. If you are experiencing COVID symptoms, the clinic asks that you call for directions. Meanwhile, Kimball County Manor is still testing staff twice a week, and the...
If health, exercise or fitness appeared on your New Year's resolution list, then check out the many places in Kimball that will help you keep that resolution. Even when the wind is blowing 65 mph and the temperatures are below zero, there are places out of the weather to get your workout in. Just ask Marie Janicek and Nancy Turner as they put in their daily 2 miles at Main Street Market. When the weather is good, you can see them walking outside, but for the past seven years, when winter comes...
Due to the high winds on Tuesday, the city of Kimball issued a statement shortly aftern noon that the Kimball Landfill would be closed for the remainder of the day Some gusts were expected to hit 60 mph or more. More winter weather was forecast, with 4 to 8 inches called for from Wednesday morning to Thursday morning. The Observer arrives from the printer on Wednesday afternoons, so the weather could cause delivery delays. The Observer appreciates your understanding....
Tiffany LaBeau, founder of Kimball's catch and release feral cat program, says she is pleased with the progress of the program. To date, she has had eight cats fixed and vaccinated. Tiffany told the Observer that the Cheyenne Animal Shelter is very busy this time of year, and they "normally only have time to get in my cats once a month." According to LaBeau, "Cheyenne is easy to work with, and I love their company. I never have any problems when I bring my kitties in. They are very grateful for...
Donald Roy Deboodt, passed away September 20, 2021 at UCHealth Memorial Hospital North in Colorado Springs, CO. Born July 24, 1931 at North Port, Nebraska, Don celebrated his 90th birthday with his family on July 24, 2021. Don was the son of Ray and Clara Deboodt. He had the opportunity to work on the family farm, Bridgeport Equipment Company and the Sugar Factory at Bayard, NE and participated in both 4H and FFA. Don joined the Air Force January 15, 1952. He married his high school sweetheart... Full story
On Tuesday, December 28, 2021, Kenneth William Adrian, White River, passed away suddenly of complications from cancer at the age of 57. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 11 a.m. CDT at the Community Event Center in White River, SD. Kenny was born on October 31, 1964 to William (Bill) and Donna (Shouldis) Adrian. On September 28, 1991, Ken married Kim Donner and eventually settled in Kimball, NE. Together they had two children: Nolan and Kaden. Ken is survived by... Full story
Nancy Cortney, age 74, of Grand Rapids, MI passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021. The Rosary will be at 9:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 8, 2022 with a Mass of Christian Burial following at 9:30 A.M. Both will be held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sidney with Father Steve Deaver officiating. Inurnment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney, NE. Services will be recorded and available on our website for viewing. A complete obituary will be published when available. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Friday from 1-6:00 P... Full story
The Kimball Longhorns wrestling team will begin its second semester schedule on Saturday, Jan. 8, at the Garden County invite. "We really challenged our guys coming back from the Christmas break to up their intensity in practice," coach Cory McManigal said. "We are five weeks out from our postseason, so we want to be wrestling our best when we get to conference and districts. "They responded to our challenge with the best week of practice we have had since the season started which is testament... Full story