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LA VISTA, (AP)-The Papillion La Vista school district is planning to install surveillance cameras at its 16 elementary schools after a boy walked out of one of their schools last year and disappeared.

PIERRE, SD (AP)-South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem on Thursday signed a bill that will ban transgender girls and college-age women from playing in school sports leagues that match their gender identity, making South Dakota the 10th state to enact such a law.

The Krolikowski Family would like to thank all volunteers, firemen and neighbors for their efficient, effective and speedy help with the grass fire just north of our property. Without your efforts we would have had a terrible outcome and lost some buildings instead of just grass. Thanks again.

Thank you to friends and family for the cards and calls celebrating our 60th Anniversary. Proud to have spent our years together here in the Sandhills.

Thank you to everyone for their good wishes, cards and phone calls. They’re all appreciated.

HASTINGS, (AP)-From the depths of despair, the hand of fate has dealt Hastings resident Austin Buresh a winning hand. After knocking on death’s door from an electrical accident and fall that left him broken and bruised both physically and mentally on July 20, 2006, the 37-year-old former farmhand has found healing and a new sense of purpose through his trying encounter.

LINCOLN – Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) have worked hand-in-hand with conservation partners to support landowners for 50 years to accomplish the mission of protecting lives, property and the future.

The fourth week of the Vets Club Soup Contest was held Friday, February 4. First place was Sherry Slagowski with Cheesy Cowboy Soup, second place was Kathryn Renning with Oriental Chicken, third place was Tyrel Yeager with Smoked Beef and Noodle and fourth place was Bobbie Johnson with Chicken Pot Pie Soup..

Attracting and feeding outdoor birds is a favorite winter pastime for many. Watching the different species from a home or office window can bring cheer on cold and dreary days. By providing feed and water during the winter, birds know where a reliable food source is available, especially when food options become more limited in cold and harsh weather.

Lincoln, NE (February 1, 2022) – The Nebraska State Suicide Prevention Coalition is proud to announce the release of a new app to help prevent youth suicide. My Companion is designed to help young people cope with mental health issues and prevent suicide.