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The Valentine Lions Club partners with The Salvation Army each year to raise money during the Christmas Kettle Campaign that runs from the day after Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve. The goal for 2023 was $8,000 and thanks to 112 bell ringers, along with many generous donors, the goal was met and $8,006.93 was raised.

Columbus – Much of Nebraska got its first taste of snow over the holidays and Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) wants to remind customers of the importance of safety during severe winter weather.

Whether you focus on resolutions or not, the start of the new year can feel like a fresh start in many aspects of your life. Here are BBB’s tips and other articles to help you as you think about changes you may want to make in the new year.

Gregory T. Richardson, Senoia, GA.

January 3, 2024, Lincoln — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed from the road 65 impaired drivers during the holiday season. During the final two weeks of 2023, troopers participated in the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.

Lincoln - Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced his 2024 legislative priorities alongside the three state senators introducing legislation, Senators Bosn, Ibach, and Armendariz. The bills all focus on strengthening the protections for vulnerable Nebraskans from exploitation.

Incidents/Arrests On 12/24/2023 at 6:06 a.m., an officer responded to the 100 block of Thatcher Street for a disturbance. A 29-year-old South Dakota man was identified as a suspect in an assault.

Salt Lake City, UT – Nebraska State Fair leaders Karli Schulz and Vaughn Sievers were recently recognized as graduates of the Institute of Fair Management at the 2023 International Association of Fairs and Expositions Convention and Trade Show held in Salt Lake City, UT.

New York (AP) It’s an annual end-of-year exercise in futility for many. But a clean slate awaits at the stroke of midnight for the next round of resolutions.

New York (AP) It’s small in stature, big on activity and known for a “smile,” and it’s ready to compete with 200 other dog breeds. Say hello to the Lancashire heeler, the latest breed recognized by the American Kennel Club.