Peyton Paxton

My name is Peyton Paxton and my parents are Dusty and Mindy Paxton. My siblings are Eli, Molly and Aubrea.

Simonson is member of K-State Silver Key Honorary

Manhattan, Kansas - Kansas State University’s Silver Key Sophomore Honorary, a leadership honor society emphasizing community service, has selected 41 new members for the 2025-2026 academic year.To be eligible for Silver Key, students must have at least a 3.0 grade point average, be a 2024 high...

Cheever inducted into honor society

Wayne – Forty-nine Wayne State College students were inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta, the national honor society for first-year academic success, during a ceremony held April 11.Alpha Lambda Delta encourages superior academic achievement among students in their first year of college.

Mullen sweeps high school, junior high art show divisions

by Gerri PetersonThe Mullen Art Show was held on Tuesday, April 15, with Mullen sweeping the high school and junior high categories. In the high school division, Mullen students scored a total of 138 points, ahead of Paxton’s second place 68 points.

Alex Werner selected for Boys State

The American Legion Post #109 is pleased to announce that Alex Werner of Mullen will join nearly 340 other high school juniors from across Nebraska participating in the American Legion Cornhusker Boys’ State Program, June 1-7, 2025, at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln downtown campus.

Gracey is MPS Staff Member of the Quarter

Congratulations to Tyler Gracey – 3rd Quarter Mullen Public Schools Staff Member of the Quarter!Tyler has made a lasting impression on both students and staff with his dedication, energy and sense of humor.One student shared, “Tyler is great in morning weights - he’s always pushing me to improve...

Justin French is Student of the Month

by Alex Werner, MHS junior Mullen Public Schools is thrilled to announce that senior Justin French has been nominated for March’s Student of the Month.Staff selected Justin during the Leadership Council, and all agreed that Justin is more than fit for the title of Student of the Month.

McDowell receives nursing award

The accomplishments of North Platte Community College students and employees were recognized during the 2025 Honors Convocation Monday afternoon, April 28.Honorees included representatives from various college clubs and organizations and recipients of the following awards.Receiving the Health...

Jennings takes part in hands-on experience in North Platte

North Platte - The West Central Research, Extension and Education Center and the University of Nebraska Foundation recently welcomed trustees, stakeholders and students from the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the Nebraska College of...