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A Kimball man died Friday in an accident on I-80 west of Kimball, the Nebraska State Patrol told the Observer. At approximately 4:20 p.m. Friday, an eastbound pickup crossed the center line in a construction zone and struck a semi, NSP spokesman Cody Thomas said. The driver of the pickup, Chad Cook, 47, of Kimball was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The Observer | Oct 3, 2024. A Kimball man died Friday in an accident on I-80 west of Kimball, the Nebraska State Patrol told the Observer. At approximately 4:20 p.m. Friday, an eastbound pickup crossed the center line in a construction zone and struck a semi, NSP spokesman Cody Thomas said. The driver of the pickup, Chad Cook, 47, of Kimball wa...
Sports - Western Nebraska Observer
Oct 10, 2024 · The Observer | Sep 26, 2024. The Kimball Longhorns (1-3) faced off against the Hemingford Bobcats (3-1) on Friday, Sept. 20, in a tough road game that ended in a 68-20 loss for the Longhorns. Despite a strong effort, Kimball couldn’t contain Hemingford’s offense, which capitalized on big plays throughout the night.
2024 A 'Journey Of Growth' For KHS Volleyball
13 hours ago · The 2024 volleyball season for the Kimball Lady Longhorns has been a journey of growth, dedication, and resilience. As one of the youngest teams in the league, these girls have shown a commitment to improvement and teamwork that has been evident both on and off the court. This improvement has been noticeable throughout the season.
Food For Thought A Good Thing At Kimball Public Schools
13 hours ago · Under action items, the board approved a new $17,725 lawn care and weed control contract with McManigal Lawn and Landscape LLC. The district is focusing on ridding the irrigated areas of crabgrass and windmill grass, and thickening the grass on the football fields. Three bids were received. McManigal’s bid was a one-year contract bid.
Observer Wins 10 State Awards, 3rd In General Excellence
May 2, 2024 · The Western Nebraska Observer ranks among the top three newspapers of its class in general excellence statewide for the third time in four years. The Observer regained this distinction when winners were announced Saturday in Lincoln for the Nebraska Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest. The Observer won 10 awards in Division B, its...
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Pillen Requests Storm Disaster Declaration For Area
May 9, 2024 · LINCOLN – Gov. Jim Pillen on Monday requested a federal major disaster declaration for Nebraska counties impacted by winter storm conditions on April 6 and 7. The request includes the following eight counties: Banner, Cheyenne, Dawes, Garden, Kimball, Morrill, Scotts Bluff and Sioux. What began with thunderstorms and heavy rains developed into a...
Kimball's Observer Wins 8 Awards - Western Nebraska Observer
May 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...
Winter Whiteout - Western Nebraska Observer
Dec 15, 2022 · The relentless winter storm bashed the area with gusts up to 65 mph, wickedly swirling snow that caused whiteout conditions for hours on end. By the time the worst of the storm was forecast to end late Wednesday, perhaps 12-18 inches of snows was expected to accumulate. A Panhandle Alert was issued late Tuesday afternoon urging people to stay ...