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AUGUST 14, 2026 ~ NORTH PLATTE, NE — A Nebraska State Trooper suffered minor injuries Thursday evening when his patrol vehicle was struck by another vehicle while the trooper was performing traffic control for a previous crash.

Baltimore, MD – The Social Security Administration (SSA) today announced the addition of 14 conditions to the agency’s Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list. The CAL initiative accelerates the disability application process for individuals with serious diseases and medical conditions that meet the statutory standard for disability benefits.

GRANDISLAND-Congressman Adrian Smith (NE-03) announced that his staff will hold a mobile office hour for constituents in Boyd and Cherry Counties on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. These office hours are an opportunity for constituents to meet directly with a member of Smith’s staff about federal issues, receive assistance with a federal agency, or take advantage of the services available through his office.

AUGUST 13, 2026 ~ GRAND ISLAND, NE — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a man wanted in connection with an attempted homicide in Wisconsin. Wednesday morning, NSP was alerted that the suspect was believed to be traveling through Nebraska on I-80 in a Chevrolet Malibu.

Lincoln, NE – Nebraska is one of 10 jurisdictions selected nationwide to receive a federal grant to test predictive analytics in child welfare, providing the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Children and Family Services with an opportunity to strengthen how data is used to support children, families, and child welfare professionals.

Honoring Cherry County’s rich agricultural history, the 2026 Cherry County Fair is now in the record books ~ but the lessons, memories and connections created during fair week will carry on long after the gates close.

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According to Sand Painter Art Club President, Joan Swim, 16 original art pieces were donated from club members for a silent auction during the Cherry County Fair. “A silent auction is a great way to help a cause and acquire original artwork,” Swim said.

Best of Show - David Dorsey, acrylic, For God and Country 1st Place - Joan Swim, oil, Weathered Grace 2nd Place - Ken Bennett, wire sculpture, Buffalo Skull 3rd Place - Madison Gambil, acrylic, Smith Falls Heart of Art Sponsored by Husker Hardware, acrylic, Cindy Brader , Snow Buffalo Betty Kime Founding Member Award, photography, Terry Kingston Blue Heaven ClaudiaBestolMemorialAward, Pat Schemmer, Water’s Edge, pastel Veronica Heelan Memorial Award, Anne Liebermann, watercolor, Sandhills Silhouettes Knispel Family Memorial Award, Chana Orton, acrylic, Hopper Homestead Doug Ballard Memorial Award, Bobbie Roshone, photo, Liberty in the Mist Certificate of Excellence, Pat Schemmer, pastel, Bearded Iris Certificate of Excellence, Mary Smith, pastel, Cruising the Coast Certificate of Excellence, Kim Hesse, pine needle vessel, Diamond Willow Certificate of Excellence, Kyle Hoyt, watercolor, Fall Breath Certificate of Excellence, David Dorsey, acrylic, Bull in China Shop Certificate of Excellence, Joan Swim, oil, Across the River Certificate of Excellence, Cindy Brader, oil, Mountain Air Honorable Mention,Joan Swim, oil, Norden Chute Honorable Mention, Anne Liebermann, watercolor, Wind Sculpture Honorable Mention,Madison Gambil acrylic Soft Skies Honorable Mention, Tariqa Liebermann, 2 pastel, DahliaDreams and Day Lilies Honorable Mention, Bobbie Roshone, photo, Tree of Life Honorable Mention, Terri Licking, photo, Heavenly Son Rise Honorable Mention, Patti Coslor, watercolor, Laundry Day Honorable Mention, Chana Orton, acrylic, Last Light Honorable Mention, David Dorsey, acrylic, Crossing the Cheyenne The judge for the show was Ned Day, art instructor at Sinte Gleska University..

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