Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Sorted by date Results 1 - 7 of 7
Standing in the middle of downtown Kimball as the sunlight bounces off the windows of the businesses, one can’t help but notice the vacant lot where the Corner Bar used to sit and the dilapidated signs randomly hanging near the buildings downtown that used to house the businesses of old, businesses that have long faded from the public memory. The story of Kimball and its businesses is one of humble beginnings and booms throughout the years that have left it still standing nearly 128 years l... Full story
Near the middle of last week, residents in the Nebraska Panhandle prepared for expected snowfalls of at least six inches, with many residents expecting closer to a foot, in wake of the approaching Winter Storm Atlas. However, the biggest threat to local residents, especially those on the roadways, proved to be high winds that gusted throughout much of the day Friday, blowing the limited snow and creating low visibility conditions. Snowfall totals skyrocketed across northern Wyoming and parts of...
With senior Brooke Hager shooting her low round of the season to claim the individual C-5 District Golf championship, the Kimball High girls brought home the team championship as well and are headed to the state tournament on Monday! Not only did Kimball win the team title, but they won it in convincing fashion shooting 427, 10 strokes better than runner-up Chadron with 437, and third place Bridgeport by 12 strokes as the Lady Bulldogs shot 439. The top three teams at District advance to state t... Full story
The Kimball Longhorns picked up their third straight win of the season in a storm delayed Saturday evening win over visiting Perkins County at Keith Staehr Field. When an Ocotober snow storm swept into the panhandle on Thursday, the game was moved up to an earlier Friday evening kickoff time of 5 p.m. and then postponed until Saturday at 4 p.m. when the weather deteriorated even more. No problem for the Horns as they ran past Perkins County 37-8 to even their season record at 3-3. At kickoff...
More often than not, when people talk about Kimball County, they refer to the ‘good ole’ days’. They speak of the oil boom that helped a local economy thrive and the missile boom that followed in its wake. What lies in store for Kimball County and its residents? Data from recent United State Censuses, along with several other sources, help paint a clearer picture of the future for the state’s southwesternmost county. A recent report by ThePlanscape shows that people from all over the country now call Kimball County home, including people... Full story
Doug C. Johnson, 76, of Kimball, died at the Kimball County Manor on Sunday, October 6, 2013. Doug’s wishes were that his friends meet him at the Diner for a cup of coffee and that is why memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 11, 2013 at the Diner in Kimball with Pastor Mel Daves officiating. Cremation has been held and burial will be at a later date. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view the obituary and leave condolences for the family. The services for Doug have been entrusted to the Cantrell Funeral Home. Dou... Full story
Geraldine M. Tebrinke, 98, of Kimball, died at the Kimball County Manor on Friday, October 4, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball with Pastor Carla Gunn officiating. Burial will be in the Kimball Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m. Friends may view the obituary and leave condolences for the family at www.cantrellfh.com. Memorials have been established to the Kimball County Manor or Trinity United Methodist...