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WEBThe Observer. The Kimball County Sheriff's Office has a new deputy, Nate Lousberg. Lousberg was sworn in as an officer last week by Michele Woods at the county courthouse. He told the Observer that he grew up in the small town of Fleming, Colo, about 20 miles east of Sterling. Serving in the Marines is part of his story.
Obituaries - Western Nebraska Observer
WEBShirley Ann (Lockwood) Brethour. Sep 5, 2024. Shirley Ann (Lockwood) Brethour, 88, of Torrington, Wyoming passed away on August 21, 2024, surrounded by family. Shirley was born to Raymond and Ethel (Francisco) Lockwood in Kimball, Nebraska, on April 26, 1936. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold (Hal) Brethour, her parents, her in ...
News - Western Nebraska Observer
WEBThe Observer | Sep 5, 2024. The old Kimball hospital, which is up for sale, was put to good use last week. Kimball Police Chief Jose Ruiz said Kimball police officers and Morrill County Sheriff's Office deputies participated in a crucial training session there Aug. 28 that was focused on building clearing and emergency responses to active threats.
Sports - Western Nebraska Observer
WEBThe Observer | Sep 5, 2024. Kimball bull rider Cody Brinkman continued his winning ways with a first place showing in bull riding Monday at the Nebraska State Fair High School Rodeo in Grand Island. His score/time was 70.00. The Nebraska High School Rodeo Association competition was held over Labor Day weekend in Nelson and Grand Island.
'Perfect Storm' Ends At Four Winds - Western Nebraska Observer
WEB17 hours ago · The new sprinklers have saved the day at Four Winds. Four Winds Golf Course superintendent Jeremy Williams reminisced on the golf course water troubles of the past year: "It was a perfect storm of terrible weather, not much rain, sprinklers . . . Oh, it has just been a nightmare." Late last summer, gravel began to infiltrate the course's water ...
KIMBALL'S NEW RODEO ROYALTY - Western Nebraska Observer
WEB17 hours ago · The newly named 2024-25 Kimball Rodeo royalty includes Queen Taylor Whitney, right, and Princess Carly Norberg. What an unforgettable day six young ladies had as they each demonstrated their talents, knowledge and beauty in a contest to determine who would represent Kimball this coming year as …
Neighborhood - Western Nebraska Observer
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Here is a list of truck show winners from Tracy Klenda, who set up the show: • OTR Commercial: Keith Wasielewski – 2005 Kenworth W900L • Local Commercial: Kevin Shoemaker – 1996 Peterbilt 379 • Farm Truck: Lane Wasielewski – 1974 C-60 • Show in the Making: Gordon Bright - 1978 Mack Semi Trucks Division: • 1st Place – Greg ...
Fall Is In The Air For Activities & Sports
WEB17 hours ago · Good morning! Here we are into the third week of September. Holy cow, but time is flying. Today there is a varsity volleyball triangular at Minatare with Minatare, Creek Valley and the Wildcat ladies! Game time is 3:30 p.m. Then for the weekend, Friday, September 20th, there will be a middle school football game here …
About Western Nebraska Observer
WEBAbout Western Nebraska Observer. The Western Nebraska Observer has been the award-winning source of news, information, opinion and sports in Kimball and Banner Counties since 1885. We are located in the Southwestern Panhandle of Nebraska on the historic Lincoln Highway and Transcontinental Railroad. Kimball and …
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WEBMay 5, 2022 · Western Nebraska Observer archives search page. DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS May 5, 2022. Exiting Kimball on Monday morning proved more difficult than expected as semis heading toward the interstate were unable to negotiate the hill on south Chestnut Street....
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