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The National Weather Service in North Platte has recognized Brown and Rock County as StormReady counties. The StormReady program helps community leaders and residents better prepare for hazardous weather and flooding. StormReady counties have made a strong commitment to implement the infrastructure and systems needed to save lives and protect property when severe weather strikes.

LINCOLN – Nebraska Governorelect Jim Pillen announced Tom Riley will continue as the Director of the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources. Riley will be a critical leader in Governor-elect Pillen’s work to move the Perkins County Canal Project forward.

Preparations are under way for the suspension of work for the winter months. Wednesday, November 30, is Working Day 171 of a project total 215 Working Days.

M Monday, Dec. 12 - Breakfast: Cody- Tornado, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, and milk.

“For a long time, the idea sat idle until it hit me: If I don’t pursue this I’ll never know if I can positively impact my health and the health of others if I don’t at least try. With an attitude of gratitude and not much more I began experimenting with using ground beef, fruits, vegetables, and a variety of spices. Baking the bars was the healthiest option and my idea came to life,” explained Chelsea Luthy-Stoeger, the Founder and CEO of Meat and Complete, LLC.

Pinnacle Bank has received regulatory approval for the acquisition of Crockett National Bank. On December 1, 2022, Crockett NationalBankwillchangeitsname to Pinnacle Bank. Its San Antonio, San Angelo, College Station, New Braunfels and Ozona branches will become part of the bank’s Texas charter.

Zion Lutheran School welcomes JustusKuzsbywhowillbeteaching grades fourth through eighth. His topics include: Religion, reading, math, English and Social Studies. He will also be teaching typing, “I think typing is surely a useful skill especially in today’s working world.”

Everyonewasawinneratthe7th annual Heart of Christmas Parade of Lights, held November 26 in honor of Small Business Saturday. Fun and festivities were held at the Cherry County Fairgrounds after the parade and kids had the chance to share their wish lists with Santa!

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 — The holiday season kicked off with one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, and Nebraska State Troopers were available to keep motorists safe over Thanksgiving weekend. “Thanksgiving always brings a big increase in travel on roadways in Nebraska and across the entire country,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol.

Nebraska Game and Parks are pleased to welcome you to our new online permitting system, designed to make buying permits easier. To get ready to buy your 2023 permits, there are a few things you need to do: Locate your current account and log in.