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Bulldogs Capture Second Win of the Season

The AHS football team captured its second win of the season against the Niobrara/Verdigre Cougars Thursday. Leading the Bulldogs in passing yards was junior Bear Rea.
Ainsworth Elks Lodge Receives $3,500 Grant for Senior Center

The Ainsworth Elks Lodge recently applied for and received a grant in the amount of $3,500 for the Ainsworth Senior Center. This money will help with costs of the meals on wheels program.
Elks Lodge Hosts Youth Trap Shoot at Sandhills Rod and Gun Club

The Ainsworth Elks Lodge annual youth trap shoot was held September 26 in conjunction with the Sandhills Rod and Gun Club. There were 31 participants aged sixth grade - high school senior.
Zaine Evans Wins First

Zaine Evans, AHS junior, was voted as the Ainsworth Star-Journal athlete of the month by our readers on Facebook. The Star-Journal Athlete of the Month held its first ever voting contest in the month of September.
Ainsworth Fire Department Responded To Fire South of Town

The Ainsworth Volunteer Fire Department was called to a report of a fire near Highway 7 south of Ainsworth Thursday afternoon. According to Ainsworth Fire Department Assistant Chief Devin Painter, at 4:45 p.m.

Lady Dawgs Start Season 2-2

News Staff

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

In their opening game of the season, the Lady Bulldog volleyball team beat the South Loup Bobcats in five sets, 25-19, 2518, 24-26, 18-25, 15-6. Senior Gracyn Painter led the team with 22 kills, followed by senior Jaylee Good who had eight.

All Things Nebraska

Paul Hammel, Retired Senior Contributor, Nebraska

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

“Rag-tag” Paid Circulators Spawn Brewing Scandal You’ve barely stepped out of your car at the drug store when a disheveled person, toting a couple of clipboards, confronts you. “Are you a registered voter in Nebraska?” they ask.

Legislative Notes

Senator Tanya Storer - 43rd District

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Ensuring Distance Is No Barrier to Justice Our constitutional freedoms depend on more than the laws we pass. They depend on the judicial system that applies those laws fairly, protects individual rights, and ensures every Nebraskan receives due process under the law.

Firearm Hunter Education Course Offered in Bassett

News Staff

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

A firearm hunter education course will be offered by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission volunteer instructors in Bassett on Saturday, September 19, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

School Board Receives Excellence Award

News Staff

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

AHS Fall Sports Kick Off Seasons

News Staff

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

The Ainsworth High School fall sports teams began their seasons with practice two weeks ago. AHS girls golfers opened up their season on Thursday, August 20, in O'Neill.

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Bulldogs Capture Second Win of the Season

Ainsworth Elks Lodge Receives $3,500 Grant for Senior Center

Elks Lodge Hosts Youth Trap Shoot at Sandhills Rod and Gun Club

Zaine Evans Wins First

Ainsworth Fire Department Responded To Fire South of Town

Lady Dawgs Start Season 2-2

All Things Nebraska

Legislative Notes

Firearm Hunter Education Course Offered in Bassett

School Board Receives Excellence Award

AHS Fall Sports Kick Off Seasons

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