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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
WEB6 days ago · The 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
WEB6 days ago · The 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 …
Farm & Ranch - Western Nebraska Observer
WEBJun 20, 2024 · Daria Anderson-Faden | Aug 8, 2024. Weeshire Mains, a sensory farm and a federally nonprofit organization, is a testament to the dedication of Sarah and Ken Shropshire. They purchased five acres when they moved from Thornton, Colorado, to Kimball in December 2021, with a clear vision of creating a unique space for their own autistic boys, but ...
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 ...
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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WEBSubdivison Rule Changes Get Look Daria Anderson-Faden, The Observer | Nov 24, 2022. Kimball City Council’s vote to approve Ordinance #812 – which includes amendments to the city’s Subdivision Regulations Section of Chapter 11: Zoning Regulations – was delayed at the Nov. 15 council meeting because councilmen Matt Bright and Gabe Ingram said they were uncomfortable voting on the ...
Kimball's Observer Wins 8 Awards - Western Nebraska Observer
WEBMay 5, 2022 · KEARNEY – The Observer won eight statewide awards Saturday at the Nebraska Press Association's 2022 Better Newspaper Contest Awards Presentation at Younes Conference North/Crowne Plaza Hotel in Kearney. The honors included third place for overall general excellence among Class B newspapers in 2021, one year after the Observer placed first in this...