Republican incumbent Gov. Jim Pillen invited local supporters to consider becoming “a blackshirt” during his campaign stop in Aurora last week, which would involve encouraging 11 people to get out and vote in the Nov. 3 General Election.
High School Proposal #1
A seat at the front of the High Plains bench was saved for Payton Ackerson, a tribute paid to the High Plains sophomore player who tragically passed away over Labor Day weekend. Inset: Ackerson in a volleyball game during her freshman season a year ago for the Storm.
The 2026 Giltner Homecoming candidates include, front from left: Megan Wilson, Jayci Buettner, Addison Bradley. Back row: Ashton Ward, Braxton Cady and Fallon Hunnicutt.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
It's Homecoming week in Giltner with special activities planned throughout the week, culminating with the football game on Friday night, during which the Homecoming royalty will be crowned.
Visitors have the opportunity to see UNL research in action at Husker Harvest Days this week, with new precision ag and crop monitoring demonstrations, expert resources, the Crop Skills Challenge and more.
Jay Goertzen holds up what is barely left of one of the pairs of underwear, three months after it buried at the Grain Place Farm.
As the demand for organically produced food increases, both landlords and tenants are looking to make the transition to organic, however, there are often additional considerations involved in creating an organic lease agreement.
Grayce (Gustafson) and Connor Smith have started their latest business, Cross Swing Golf, offering a mobile golf simulator that can be brought in for after-school dances, corporate events, weddings and more.
New Hamilton County Attorney Nathan Heinz of York is sworn in Thursday morning by District Judge Rachael Daughterty. In remarks after the swearing in, the judge noted that Heinz’s first hearing as a defense attorney had taken place before her in that very same courtroom.
Payton Ackerson
Sherly Gonzalez blasted her first home run of the season Thursday in Central City.
Aurora’s Elizabeth Luebbe and Malcolm’s Payton Dolliver go for the same ball at the top of the net in what was a three-set winner for the Huskies.
Brooklynn Welch (5) shares a moment with the empty chair set aside at the top of the bench for her classmate Payton Ackerson, who tragically passed away over Labor Day weekend.
