Nelson News

Liberal-leaning religious groups are launching radio ads in five states including Nebraska this week in which local pastors urge senators to back efforts to overhaul the nation's health care system.

The Omaha attorney named as the new chief executive officer of Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services promised Monday to promote openness and responsibility within the agency.

Just days after learning he would not face charges of domestic assault a Nuckolls County Sheriff's Deputy is fired... Is there a safety net for her? Is there one for him? What happens to them each now? Who is in Nebraska for police family domestic violence? DEPUTY WON'T FACE ASSAULT CHARGE Omaha World-Herald Published Tuesday June 23, 2009 NELSON, ...

If the heat is too much for you and you don't have air-conditioning, Sioux City's hospitals are offering some help.

In a recent column I sent a little advice the way of Nebraska's favorite "conservative" Democrat Sen.

A record sum was raised during the annual Founders Heritage Park book fair, reflecting Nelsonians' ability to sniff out a bargain during the recession.

New York Times best-selling author Stephen R. Lawhead will pay a visit to his hometown of Kearney, Nebraska, on Monday, June 8 at 7:00 p.m. to read from his latest work and visit with fans at the Kearney Public Library.

An investigation by the Nebraska State Patrol Troop C Headquarters- Grand Island has led to the arrest of 48-year-old Scott Stemper of 456 East 1st Street, Nelson, Nuckolls County, Nebraska.. Stemper, who is the Chief Deputy for the Nuckolls County Sheriff's Office was taken into custody at approximately 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

TRADITION: Susanna Ate Mafie'o performs a Tongan dance at the Trade Aid Big Bang on Saturday.

Highway 14 Association, Inc. meeting will be held Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 10 a.m. at the Old Bank Coffee Shop located on the main street of Nelson, NE RSVP to Sandra Swantek by calling her at 402-993-6636 or e-mailing her at sjs3@frontiernet.net before 12 noon on Tuesday, May 5. Filed Under: Featured Tagged:

Even peace and enlightenment are taking a beating in today's economy. A metal sculpture titled "Dance of the Children" stands in Prairie Peace Park northeast of the Pleasant Dale exit from Interstate 80.

SWEET HARMONY: The Nancies, from left, Jane Fisher, Katrina Smith, Liz Kendrick and Kath Bee, perform at the Brightwater Wine and Food Festival.

After more than 30 years of contemplation, the long-awaited Buffalo Bill Avenue extension project may be ready to begin soon.

Free fruit: Open orchards promoter Nick Kiddey with one of the trees planted at a site near the Railway Reserve.

The process for hiring a new superintendent for Brady Public Schools has been long and tedious.

Kent Conrad, D-N.D., on Capitol Hill in washington, Wednesday, March 25, 2009, as they follow President Barack Obama into a meeting to discuss the federal budget.

Nebraska 4-H Horse Project members who are interested in learning more about roping skills and training rope horses are invited to a clinic March 21-22 at the Lilienthal Indoor Arena in Grand Island.

Sen. Susan Collins, Maine Republican, and Ben Nelson, Nebraska Democrat, exit a meeting after working to trim the $900-plus billion economic rescue package.

When Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb., arrived Wednesday at the White House, he passed Republican Sen.

Sen. Mike Johanns, R-Neb., said Tuesday he would work with his Democratic counterparts in the Senate, vowing to tackle the economic turmoil facing the country.