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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.

Brown County Sheriff’s Report

News Staff

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

September 6 A traffic stop was made on Highway 20. During the traffic stop the driver was placed under arrest on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol and also cited for traveling 10 mph over the posted speed limit, refusal of a pretest and refusal of the data master.

Living on Purpose: The Infallible Word or Man’s Imaginations?

News Staff

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

The common thread of Christianity pertaining to the understanding of the Bible is that everyone who declares by faith to be born again has free access to the Holy Spirit to help them discern what it means.

Ainsworth Men's League Golf Results

News Staff

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

The team of Nick Martin, Landon Welke and Marcus Fairhead captured the league championship Wednesday during the final night of men’s league golf at the Ainsworth Golf Course. Martin, Welke and Fairhead held off the team of Chad Pierce, John Pierce and Kenny Wasmund by 4-1/2 points, finishing with a 120 to 115.5 advantage in total points.

Workshop to Address the Spread of Cedar Trees and Control Options

News Staff

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Cedar trees are rapidly spreading across Nebraska’s grasslands, threatening valuable forage for grazing animals and habitat for wildlife. In some areas, grass production has dropped by as much as 75% over the past three decades due to cedar tree encroachment.

2026 Homecoming Parade Results

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Art Club Celebrates Homecoming

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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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

Brown County Sheriff’s Report

Living on Purpose: The Infallible Word or Man’s Imaginations?

Ainsworth Men's League Golf Results

Workshop to Address the Spread of Cedar Trees and Control Options

2026 Homecoming Parade Results

Art Club Celebrates Homecoming

Do you like BBQ?

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