This winter’s temperatures have been a rollercoaster. In just a few weeks, we went from warmer- than-average to subzero cold conditions. These rapid temperature swings are tough on people, but they can be just as hard on our landscapes—and the wildlife that lives in them.

The Nebraska Department of Transportation announced that U.S. Highway 183 (US-183) and Nebraska Highway 7 (N-7) near Bassett will be renumbered in the spring of 2026.

Class D-2 District Wrestling Elm Creek High School Team Scores 1. Plainview, 160.5; 2. Southern, 148.5; 3. Twin Loup, 115; 4. Elm Creek, 114.5; 5. Ravenna, 112; 6. Guardian Angels Central Catholic, 89; 7. East Butler, 75.5; 8. Arcadia/ Loup City, 65.5; 9. Bertrand, 61.5; 10. Southern Valley, 58; 11. Hartington-Newcastle, 47; 12. Sandy Creek, 45; 13. Palmer, 42.5; 14. Ainsworth, 42; 15. Anselmo- Merna, 39; 16. Sumner-Eddyville- Miller, 36; 17. Kenesaw, 25.5; 18. Meridian, 21; 19. Hastings St. Cecilia, 19.5; 20. Alma, 19; 21. Axtell, 17.5; 22. Lawrence-Nelson, 6.5; 23. Ansley-Litchfield, 2.

The Lady Dawg basketball team garnered a 10 point victory over the Stuart Broncos on Tuesday, February 10. The team was led by a pair of juniors, Willa Flynn and Gracyn Painter.

The Ainsworth boys basketball team faced the Stuart Broncos on Tuesday, February 10. The Bulldogs took a 57-70 loss to the Broncos.

Dates, Times and Menu Subject to Change February 19th - February 26th Thursday, February 19th HS Boys Wrestling Championships at CHI Arena in Omaha V Girls Basketball Subdistrict Finals - TBD 7:30 a.m. AHS Cheer Practice 6 p.m.