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Gerri Peterson

Gerri Peterson

Cedarview Cemetery Clean-up

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Mullen’s Cedarview Cemetery was buzzing was activity last Sunday afternoon, May 17.Around 30 community members of all ages participated in the annual clean-up organized by the Mullen Commercial Club and MHS National Honor Society students.

Free Mobile Food Pantry to be in Mullen June 3

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Food Bank for the Heartland will host a free Mobile Pantry in Mullen, Nebraska, on Wednesday, June 3 from 3:30 p.m. until supplies last. The mobile pantry will take place at the Hooker County Fairgrounds, located at 36531 Fairgrounds Road.
Wynn Cannon, Colton Micheel to be married this month

Wynn Cannon, Colton Micheel to be married this month

Wynn Cannon, Colton Micheel to be married this month

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Wynn Cannon and Colton Micheel will be united in marriage May 30, 2026, at North Creek Ranch.Wynn graduated from Osceola High School in 2019 and received a Communications degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in 2023. She is currently employed at Dayspring Bank in Mullen.
Alex Werner and Wade Marsh, Consolidated combination technician. courtesy photo

Alex Werner and Wade Marsh, Consolidated combination technician. courtesy photo

Werner earns Consolidated scholarship

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Alexander Werner of Mullen, son of Cameron and Dominique Werner, has been awarded a scholarship from Consolidated Companies, Inc. for the 2026-2027 school year.Alex will receive a scholarship of $2,000 for higher education.
L-r: David, John, Ruby and Libby Kraye with Dr. Jerry Thompson in March. courtesy photos

L-r: David, John, Ruby and Libby Kraye with Dr. Jerry Thompson in March. courtesy photos

Dr. Jerry Thompson has seen 5 generations of Krayes over 60 years

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
by Gerri Peterson Ranching and multigenerations go hand-in-hand for many Nebraska Sandhills operations.But Dr. Jerry Thompson of North Platte’s Stockman’s Vet Clinic can only think of one ranch family that has used him for five generations - and that’s the Kraye family south of Mullen.
Nebraska’s mild and dry winter set up the state for major wildfires early this spring. Graphic by Quentin Lueninghoener of Hanscom Park Studios for the Flatwater Free Press. Source: U.S. Drought Monitor and wildfire.gov.

Nebraska’s mild and dry winter set up the state for major wildfires early this spring. Graphic by Quentin Lueninghoener of Hanscom Park Studios for the Flatwater Free Press. Source: U.S. Drought Monitor and wildfire.gov.

Starting fires helped contain a Nebraska wildfire - and ignited another

Anila Yoganathan Flatwater Free Press
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
This story is made possible through a partnership between Flatwater Free Press and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization.As the fast-moving blaze rolled toward Fire Chief Jason Schneider’s district in Cozad, he and his crew faced a literal uphill battle.

Nebraska Beef Passport grand prize is $250 in fresh beef

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
by Madison Doeschot, Nebraska Beef Council The fourth annual Nebraska Beef Passport launched May 1st as part of the Nebraska Beef Council’s Beef Month celebration. The Beef Passport highlights over 40 restaurants and independent meat processors across the state that offer mouth-watering beef.
Nebraska Beef Council

Nebraska Beef Council

Underutilized beef cuts that deliver value & flavor

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
by Adam Wegner, Nebraska Beef Council When it comes to putting delicious, satisfying meals on the table, beef offers far more than just the familiar steaks and roasts. In fact, some of the most flavorful and economical options in the meat case are also the most underutilized.
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