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As we sit and wait to see what financial determinations will be made at the Nebraska Department of Transportation and the fate of local and intercity bus services across the state, it has not been lost on us here at OPT that the new fiscal year began yesterday. Many local systems have suffered between 30-70 percent+ reduction in funding for the next fiscal year.

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VALENTINE, NE – June 23, 2025 – The Sandhills Prairie Refuge Association is thrilled to announce its upcoming August HikeandPlant Tour at the Valentine National Wildlife Refuge Saturday, August 2, 2025.Thiseducationalandengaging event is open to the entire family and promises a unique opportunity to explore the beauty and history of the Sandhills.

Americans celebrate Independence Day every July 4. The holiday has become synonymous with summer fun, as grand fireworks displays and backyard barbecues are integral components of many people’s July 4 celebrations.

The Missoula Children’s Theatre was here last week and had a wonderful cast who shared their rendition of the Wizard of Oz! Delightful colors, lights, song and dance, the youth did a great job of performing, Friday, June 27, 2025.

More than 3,800 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance over the spring 2025 semester at South Dakota State University by being named to the Dean’s List. To earn dean’s list distinctions in SDSU’s colleges, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credits and must have earned at least a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Nebraska Wesleyan University has announced its 2025 spring semester academic honors list recognizing undergraduate students with superior academic performance. Students earning at least a 3.75 semester grade point average while completing a full-time course load of as least 12 credit hours of graded work are eligible for consideration.

Diplomas and certificates were conferred on nearly 1,000 University of Nebraska Medical Center students during ceremonies held May 8 in Lincoln, Norfolk and Kearney and May 10 in Omaha and Scottsbluff.

The University of Nebraska Medical Center has announced its spring 2025 Dean’s List for students enrolled in nursing, dentistry, pharmacy and the allied health professions of medical imaging and therapeutic sciences program and medical laboratory science.

Girls and Boys State is a week-long event where high school juniors learn and focus on different parts of American Government and politics. These programs help teach leadership and citizenship all while creating a positive environment. These events are sponsored by the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary.