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LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement regarding the end of the 2023 legislative session. “Today, I am proud to report that, in the face of extraordinary challenges, the will of the people of Nebraska has prevailed and our state has implemented once-in-ageneration conservative policies during the 2023 legislative session.

Incidents/Arrests On 05/21/2023 at 4:45 a.m., an officer responded to the 200 block of North Hall Street for an assault. The incident is under investigation.

MAY 30, 2023, LINCOLN — Summer fun is in full swing across Nebraska! As Nebraskans and visitors enjoy recreation areas across the state, troopers will be partnering with local agencies, and Nebraska Game and Parks officers to keep Nebraska’s state recreation areas safe throughout the summer months.

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Main Street will be closed, Friday, June 9, from Third to Fourth Street for these events: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. - The second Shopko Project meeting at City Hall. Presentation from the Goodlife Architecture at 5:15 p.m. with initial design proposals per community input. There will also be some updates about finance and operations.

For 83 years, the Sandhills Cattle Association has been holding its annual Membership Meeting, but over the years, we’ve added a trade show, cattle contests, educational speakers, and entertainment. This year we will be changing things up a bit with a more banquet style event with a steak dinner on June 15, at the Cherry County Fairgrounds in Valentine. Since it is just around the corner, we’d like to invite you and your family to enjoy a great evening in the Heart City!

Cherry County Deputy Ryan McSweeney was honored during the annual MADD Heroes Awards Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in Lincoln. Each year, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) honors troopers, officers, deputies, and advocates across the state for their work to prevent drunk driving through enforcement and education efforts.

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The 2023 inductees of the Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame will take place Friday, June 10, 2023, at the Cherry County Fairgrounds. The event will begin at 4:00 p.m. for a social hour, and a benefit auction will take place at 5:00 p.m., with the banquet beginning at 6:00 p.m. The actual induction ceremony will take place at 7:00 p.m.

Megan E. Opplinger-Belt, Johnstown.