Willow-Island News Archives

“Employers were so happy about the number of people they got to visit with; the quality of people they got to visit with.”

Coleman Powermate's closing sends hundreds into unemployment, but that looks to change soon. via KHGI

“It's the operating cost of the facility and paying the employees”

Our week-long look at the death penalty continues, as we find out how much it cost to keep someone in prison for life. via KHGI

“Our rates are being driven by three factors”

Electric rates for Dawson Public Power District customers will rise in monthly bills mailed in May. via North Platte Bulletin

The Republican candidates for Senate have agreed to debate in Lincoln. Mike Johanns and Pat Flynn will take the stage at 5:30 p.m. Monday at Saint Paul United Methodist Church in Lincoln. via KHGI

The following is a press release from the Dawson County Sheriff's Department: At approximately 8:27 p.m. on Sunday, March 23, 2008, the Dawson County Sheriff's Office was notified of a death approximately 7 ... via KHGI

“We've heard from employers in Grand Island, Hastings, Lexington, Holdrege, as far away as McCook has called”

Hundreds in Kearney left searching for work. Powermate will close its doors for good on Friday. via KHGI

A courtroom drama plays out during rehearsal for the play "Conspiracy of Betrayal" Monday night at Memorial United Methodist Church. via McCook Daily Gazette

Construction is complete on a new chimney that will reduce pollution at Allegheny Energy Inc.'s coal-fired electric power plant in Willow Island. via The York Daily Record

Murder prosecutions costly to county by Frank Graham - 3/15/2008 While no attorney's fees have yet been submitted to Lincoln County, they are expected to be the bulk of the defense fees for both Alisha Ochoa ... via North Platte Bulletin

The 100R Attendance Center will probably close its doors for good when school ends in May. via Gothenburg Times

“And this doesn't reflect potentially large additional contributions that may be mandated and required by the state to fully fund the plan”

Officials in Nebraska cities, counties and villages are closely watching legislation that would provide a benefit plan to most employees in law enforcement. via Gothenburg Times

Whenever I see one of those 'Complete Idiot's Guide' books on store shelves, I always convince myself that I know too much about the particular subject to buy a book whose title suggests that I'm clueless. via Democrat & Chronicle

“There is a little less enthusiasm and a little less time to do the spelling bee contests.”

Midwest Spelling Bee contestants by year. * 2008: 76 * 2007: 89 * 2006: 87 * 2005: 97 * 2004: 93 See for yourself * The 79th Annual Midwest Spelling Bee begins at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Omaha Children's Museum, ... via Omaha World-Herald

Million dollar verdict upheld by Court of Appeals by Frank Graham - 3/3/2008 A Lincoln County judge's decision to award $3.52 million to three families involved in accidents at a dangerous intersection was ... via North Platte Bulletin

'Police received a call about a shooting in the northwest area of Lexington late Monday morning, Feb. via Gothenburg Times