Articles from the March 14, 2019 edition
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Blizzard Strikes Fiercely, Delays Observer Delivery
The Blizzard of 2019 walloped the Kimball area with wicked sustained winds, freezing rain and heavy snow as forecast – forcing the closure of schools, businesses, government offices and highways... Full story
Our Beautiful Community
The Kimball community will celebrate the retirement of Kimball County Tourism Director Jo Caskey on March 31 and welcome newly hired Jessica Rocha to the position. Through her six years in Kimball,... Full story
Three Kimball Public Schools Staffers Set To Resign
The public filled the room this past Monday, March 11, for the regular Board of Education meeting. Teachers and parents gathered to hear public comments regarding the rumors of a multiple staff...
One More Arrest Made By KPD
Kimball Police Officer Greg Taylor was dispatched to 607 East Third St. (formerly the Arabian Motel and now Kimball Extended Stay) on Saturday, March, 2 at approximately 2:45 p.m. with reports of possible methamphetamine discovered by cleaning staff...
Banner County Notes
Good morning Banner County, and bahh hum bug to the snow. Wouldn’t ya know that our winter would wait until spring to show up! Now with the time change we also have one more hour of daylight to enjoy it instead of all of those evenings when it was...
Longer Bar Hours: They'll Drink To That!
Locals gather for a photo at Chute No. 7 in the early morning hours Friday, March 8, during the first official "late night" at bars in town that the City Council approved. Now the establishments are... Full story
Raymond R. Gartman Death Notice
Raymond R. Gartman, 52, of Sidney, died at Sidney Regional Medical Center on Thursday, February 28, 2019. Cremation has taken place and graveside services will be held at a later date. A complete obituary will be published later. The services for... Full story
Tour Planned Of Warren Air Force Base For Veterans
Kimball Transit, Kimball Mayor Keith Prunty and Warren Air Force Base will be teaming up in a short time to offer veterans a tour of the Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, Wyo., with transportation to and from the base in the coming months. Veterans...
Blizzard Or Not, Spring Sports Season Arrives
Welcome to the spring sports season in Western Nebraska! If the bus driver can see the road, and if they have them plowed open by Saturday, the Kimball High track team will head up to Chadron State College for their first meet of the season, which... Full story
2018-19 Lady Longhorns: Give Credit Where Credit Is Due
The 2018-19 basketball season for the Kimball High girls wound up with 10 wins and 11 losses, but when we consider the opposition the Lady Longhorns faced throughout the season a lot of credit has to...
Record Setting Season For Girls
The Kimball High Lady Longhorn Basketball Team ended up with a win-loss season of 10 and 11, but nonetheless they had some school record breaking happenings. As a team, they improved the school mark of fewest points allowed in a game when they held...
Team Evertson Wins Lions Club Grudge Match Trophy
The Kimball Lions Club concluded its Annual Nine Pin No Tap Bowling Tournament recently, enjoying a great turnout of local and area bowlers. Creg Barker was the Men's Singles winner with a high...
Potter Man Gets 10-15 Years
A 56-year-old Potter man has been sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison following his conviction for attempted first degree assault. Court documents say that Dwayne Burton was sentenced on Friday in...
It's Murder Mystery Time At The Eagles
Just in time for Saint Patrick’s Day without a minute to spare, Friends of the Kimball Library will host their Fifth annual Murder Mystery event, “The Irish Play: Kiss of Death,” this Saturday, March 16, at the Eagles. Because of high demand...