Stories from Monday, May 13, 2024

LINCOLN, Neb. — With Nebraska's primary election set for Tuesday, Secretary of State Bob Evnen anticipates a voter turnout of approximately 35%, based on early voting trends and recent primary election data. Evnen assured that polling places across the state are fully prepared to accommodate voters, with increased staffing and adherence to security measures. ...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Western Nebraska Community College baseball team downed McCook Community College Friday 13-7 in an elimination game of the Region IX Tournament. Western Nebraska took advantage of five MCC errors scoring eight unearned runs at UCHealth Park...

McCOOK, Neb. — Red Willow County Commissioners approved a pay raise for a court official shared with the seven other counties served by District Judge Patrick Heng. The board gave Heng permission to increase the court bailiff’s hourly salary from $17.50 to a base of $21 an hour, which translates to nearly $64,000 a year when benefits are added, about $1,700 increase...