Weekly newspaper in Humphrey, Neb., serving northern Platte County, Neb.

“No pets,” and that means not allowing your pet to relieve itself on private and public property. Excrement is left several times a week at the Humphrey football field and track. Excrement has been ...

Excitement is building in Lindsay with the upcoming launch of the FCA Lindsay Fitness Center, set to open its doors on Oct. 1. The facility promises to bring high-quality fitness equipment, group ...

A visit to cemeteries in Italy brought author Kevin M. Callahan back home to write about brothers who lost their lives fighting for our country in World War II.

On Aug. 31, at approximately 3:30 p.m. deputies responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highways 81 and 91. The investigation revealed that a 2022 Ford Bronco, operated by Jeffery ...

Sister Valeria C. Foltz, OLVM, age 105, a resident of Heritage Pointe of Warren, died on the morning of Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Sister Valeria entered the Congregation of Our Lady of Victory Missionary ...

The mud was flying Saturday morning at the annual Platte Center Mud Volleyball Tournament. Diving for balls sometimes meant ...

Excitement continues to grow as construction progresses steadily on the Lindsay Area Event and Wellness Center, a much-anticipated project aimed at expanding community access to health, fitness and ...

I was surprised and concerned when I learned Nebraska’s 21st Century grants were under review and may be canceled. From my ...

Liz McCue Flatwater Free Press Jess Auffert showed up at the Willard Community Center in Lincoln ready for a workout. She had no expectations other than fun with her friend, Sophie Weinert, who had ...

Since he was 14 Jesse Barber has been part of Platte Center demo derby. The event is turning 50 this year, and he’s helping organize it. Derby drivers start their engines at 2 p.m. Friday, July 4, as ...

The Humphrey 14U baseball team won the championship in its first year. Humphrey has not had a 14U team since 1996. Members of the team are, front row, left to right, Garrett Graham, Trevor Czarnick, ...