Willow-Island News Archives

“But when you stand in the center of that and look up, that is amazing. And to think of what happened to those men working at the top, it's hard to forget.”

This memorial to the victims of of this area's...and the nation's...worst construction accident ever, was dedicated 10 years ago. via WTAP-TV Parkersburg

“There were redundant features here that, if they had corrected them, this wouldn't have happened”

At about 10 a.m. on April 27, 1978, workers began raising the day's second bucket of concrete up 166 feet to Lift 29. via Charleston Gazette

“Now we know it does happen here”

It's a long-running joke in Nebraska: If you don't like the weather, wait an hour. via Gothenburg Times

The Omaha City Council has approved a plan that will allow teens younger than 18 to attend concerts at businesses that sell alcohol. via KRVN-AM Lexington

Bassett brand Mission style sofa and recliner, $200. Blecha. Phone 537-7341 1973 winnebago self contained camper. via Gothenburg Times

“Holding the line on spending is difficult”

Commssioner candidates discuss taxes, spending by George Lauby - 4/13/2008 Photo by George Lauby Joe Hewgley, at left, and Jim Whitaker Former Mayor Jim Whitaker defended city spending during his administration ... via North Platte Bulletin

Sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols will be the focus of a special enforcement effort in Dawson County. via Nebraska State Patrol

“In the last two to three years it's been tested, there hasn't been anything indicating the water is harmful to humans”

One Gothenburg resident is voicing her concern about the geese and their habits at Lake Helen to people who might be able to fix the problem. via Gothenburg Times

In the early morning hours on Wednesday, April 9, 2008, the Nebraska State Patrol Troop C- Investigative Services Division, assisted by Troop C SWAT, Buffalo County Law Enforcement and Good Samaritan Hospital ... via Nebraska State Patrol

“Right now school buses come in and they can't go into our parking lot because it is too small. They have to park across the street and then play Frogger across four lanes of 11th street and it's just not safe”

One central Nebraska county hopes to expand its museum and preservation facilities. via KHGI

This is a news release from the Lancaster Co. Sheriff's office. At 1722 hrs April 1, 2008, the Lincoln/Lancaster County 911 Center received a report that a 13 year old male had suffered a gunshot wound at 1538 ... via KLKN-TV Lincoln

“Their school of thought is that kids are going to party so they provide a place and take away car keys so no one drives home drunk”

When Gothenburg High School hosts its annual senior prom Saturday, some students will most likely choose to drink alcohol sometime during the evening. via Gothenburg Times

Mardi Anderson from the Buffalo County Historical Society talked about some of the archives available. via KHGI

“After staff ensured that all offenders were accounted for, the Work Ethic Camp resumed normal activity about 4 p.m.”

Red Willow County sheriff's officials captured a probationer about 15 minutes after he scaled the fence and walked away from the Nebraska Department of Corrections Work Ethic Camp in McCook Monday afternoon. via McCook Daily Gazette