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Ainsworth Golf Course Holds Youth Tournament

Thursday, July 2 High School Boys 1st - Jaxon Rucker 40 2nd - Carson Koch 44 3rd - Robert Rudnick 66 3rd - Leighton Konkoleski 66 8th-Grade Boys (9 holes) 1st - Blake Hansmeyer 46 2nd - Charlie Smith 48 3rd - Tygan Sisson 72 4th - Caden Winkelbauer 84 7th-Grade Boys (9 holes) 1st - Jase Wolf 50 2nd - Kase Arganbright 52 3rd - Blake O’Keif 55 3rd - Cameron Wackler 55 6th-Grade Boys (6 holes) 1st - Blake O’Keif 26 2nd - Cameron Wackler 27 3rd - William Smith 34 3rd - Jett Hansmeyer 34 5th-Grade Boys (6 holes) 1st - Deklon Krohn 38 2nd - Jed Wright 51 3rd- Luis Garcia 60 3rd-Grade Boys (6 holes) 1st - Klay O’Kief 41 2nd - Wylie Nilson 56 3rd - Ian Wright 60 1st-2nd Grade Boys (4 holes) 1st - Cooper Peers 25 2nd - Weston Arens 34 3rd - Cooper Nilson 38 4th - Dominic Schumacher 40 High School Girls (9 holes) 1st - Braylin Rudnick 51 2nd - Kemberlyn Kohle 55 3rd - Kira Goochey 62 5th-6th Grade Girls (6 holes) 1st - Oakley Hawthorne 30 2nd - Sutton Brodbeck 45 3rd - Mindee King 48 3rd-4th Grade Girls (6 holes) 1st - Aubrey Konkoleski 52 2nd - Josie Smith 55 3rd - Savannah Kohle 57 1st-2nd Grade Girls (4 holes) 1st - Blair Martin 27 2nd - Roslynn Robinson 35 3rd - Vivian Kinzie 39 4th - Parker Fairhead 40.
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Ainsworth Celebrates 250 Years of America During Annual Bob Buckles Memorial Cruise Night

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Ball Drop

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Veterans Tribute Semi Trailer

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Local Students Compete at District National History Day Contest at UNK

News Staff

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Nearly 100 middle and high school students were on campus Wednesday for a history competition hosted by the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Students from Ainsworth, Bassett, Burwell, Loup City and Keya Paha County participated in the Nebraska National History Day district contest, sponsored by the UNK Department of History.

Second Kearney Staffer Arrested on Allegations She Sexually Abused Youth in State’s Care

Sara Gentzler Flatwater Free Press

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

(Editor’s note: This story contains allegations of sexual abuse of children. If you suspect that a child has been abused, call 800652-1999 or report online.) Staff at the agency that runs the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center determined months ago that the issue is not systemic, an internal document shows.

Working Families Tax Cuts Support Farmers and Ranchers

Us Senator Pete Ricketts

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Agriculture is the heart and soul of what we do in Nebraska. Family farms and ranches are the backbone of our communities. But times in farm country are tough. High input costs and low commodity prices are keeping our farmers up at night. That’s why I’m fighting to keep more money in the pockets of Nebraska farmers and ranchers.

Pole Inspections to be Conducted on NPPD Systems Across State

News Staff

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) will be contracting with Osmose Utility Services to conduct inspections on the distribution, subtransmission, and transmission system across the state. The inspections will begin in March and last through June.

2026 Mountain Lion Season Closes

News Staff

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Two adult male mountain lions were harvested March 16 during the Pine Ridge Unit Auxiliary Season, meeting the overall limit of 12 and closing the 2026 hunting season. The Niobrara and Wildcat Hills units closed during Season One.

Game and Parks Enforces Temporary Campfire Ban

News Staff

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The Nebraska Game and Parks is implementing a temporary ban on campfires, effective immediately, at all Nebraska state park areas and wildlife management areas. First responders are stretched thin in many areas of the state as they react to fires where dry conditions and high winds persist.

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Ainsworth Golf Course Holds Youth Tournament

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Ainsworth Celebrates 250 Years of America During Annual Bob Buckles Memorial Cruise Night

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Veterans Tribute Semi Trailer

Local Students Compete at District National History Day Contest at UNK

Second Kearney Staffer Arrested on Allegations She Sexually Abused Youth in State’s Care

Working Families Tax Cuts Support Farmers and Ranchers

Pole Inspections to be Conducted on NPPD Systems Across State

2026 Mountain Lion Season Closes

Game and Parks Enforces Temporary Campfire Ban

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