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Pictured l-r: Corey Crandall, Keith County Board of Commissioners chairman; Zoey Gorham, dispatcher; JoAnna Swisher, dispatcher; David Kling, Keith County Emergency Manager; Mary Pierce, Keith County Foundation Fund advisory committee chair; Amber Kuskie, KCFF committee member; Angie Kolste, KCFF commitee member; and Jordan Meininger, Keith County Emerngency Medical Services chief. courtesy photo

Pictured l-r: Corey Crandall, Keith County Board of Commissioners chairman; Zoey Gorham, dispatcher; JoAnna Swisher, dispatcher; David Kling, Keith County Emergency Manager; Mary Pierce, Keith County Foundation Fund advisory committee chair; Amber Kuskie, KCFF committee member; Angie Kolste, KCFF commitee member; and Jordan Meininger, Keith County Emerngency Medical Services chief. courtesy photo

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Regional Emergency Dispatch System gets upgrade

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Ogallala - The Keith County Foundation Fund (KCFF) has awarded a $250,000 grant to support a critical upgrade to the Keith County Emergency Management Center’s dispatch system, strengthening emergency communications for residents across Keith County and the surrounding region and marking the...

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Nebraska Beef Ambassador Contest

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Lincoln - Nebraska Cattlemen’s (NC) NCW – Consumer Education and Promotion Committee is pleased to announce the 2026 Nebraska Beef Ambassador Contest and Advocacy Training will take place in conjunction with NC’s 2026 Annual Midyear Meeting.

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Primary Election results for Hooker County

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Hooker County had a 23.83% voter turnout for the Primary Election last Tuesday, May 12. Statewide, the Nebraska voter turnout was 27%.Here are the Hooker County results, which are unofficial until after the canvass board meets.Rep.

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Memorial Day services next week

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
A Sunset Service will be held at Dry Valley Church on Sunday, May 24 at 7:00 p.m.The church is located 14 miles north of Mullen on Highway 97, then 3 miles west.Mullen’s Memorial Day program will be Monday, May 25 at Cedarview Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. Canteen to follow.
Beef Issue inside

Beef Issue inside

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Beef Issue inside

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Congratulations to Nick Lattin for winning the Tribune’s annual Beef Issue photo contest with this photo. He received a free year subscription to the Tribune.
The free Community Shred Day was a success on Saturday, May 2. Thank you to the Mullen Commercial Club for sponsoring the event. Gerri Peterson

The free Community Shred Day was a success on Saturday, May 2. Thank you to the Mullen Commercial Club for sponsoring the event. Gerri Peterson

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Community Shred Day a success

News Staff
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
The Mullen Commercial Club will be doing the annual Cedarview Cemetery clean-up day on Sunday, May 17 at 12:00 p.m., with help from the Mullen High School National Honor Society.The afternoon will start with lunch for all the volunteers.

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United Women in Faith

News Staff
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
by Lois Folk United Women in Faith met Wednesday afternoon, April 15 in the senior high room of the church. President Sue Bonesteel opened the meeting. Concerns were given and cards were signed. She gave prayer for unity and if there is division, the walls can be broken down.

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Donate blood in Mullen next Thursday

News Staff
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Mullen - Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. They don’t wear capes or special suits, and their badge of honor is the bandage that shows they gave the gift of life.

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Immunization clinic in Mullen May 21

News Staff
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
The West Central District Health Department’s immunization team is coming to the Hooker County Library on Thursday, May 21 from 8:3010:30 a.m.Our upcoming visits after that will be Aug. 6, Oct. 22 and Jan. 21 from 8:30-10:30 a.m.
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