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Third COVID-19 Case in Custer County
Burwell, NE - Loup Basin Public Health Departments (LBPHD) has identified a third positive COVID-19 case in Custer County. The female, in her 20s with underlying health conditions, has been identified...
Apr 08, 2020
Atkinson Easter Coloring Contest
The Atkinson Chamber of Commerce is hosting an easter coloring contest. There will be one winner in each age group, 5 and under, 6 to 10 and 11 and up. The pictures can be found on the chamber's websi...
Apr 07, 2020
Garfield County Courthouse Releases New Guidelines For Garfield County Residents
Garfield County has made decisions regarding the safety, services, and organization within the County Courthouse. They will closely follow the Federal and State guidelines for controlling the COVID-19...
Apr 06, 2020
Multi-County Pursuit Ends with Arrest near Kearney
APRIL 6, 2020 (KEARNEY, NEB.) - Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) have arrested a York man following a pursuit on Interstate 80 that began near Lexington and ended near Kearney. At approxi...
Apr 06, 2020
Ord City Parks Shutdown
The health and safety of our citizens is our top priority. Based on health concerns regarding COVID-19, the City of Ord is working to reduce the spread of the coronavirus to our citizens. Therefore, t...
Apr 06, 2020
Loup Basin Public Health Department Reports Confirmed Case of COVID-19 Within Its Jurisdiction
Burwell, NE - A patient within Loup Basin Public Health Departments (LBPHD) jurisdiction has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The person is a male in his 80s who is a resident of ...
Apr 05, 2020
Simpson Receives Helping Hand Award for Commitment to Community
(LINCOLN) - The Nebraska FFA Foundation has awarded Mr. Phillip Simpson, Burwell FFA advisor, with the 2020 Gary Scharf Helping Hand Award. Simpson, FFA advisor for the Burwell FFA chapter, was nomina...
Apr 04, 2020
Covid 19 Resources
It is important to stay informed and prudent when it comes to COVID-19/Coronavirus precautions and preparations - and follow the guidance of the local health department, health experts and government ...
Apr 04, 2020
Governor Pete Ricketts Tells Nebraskans To Stay Home
LINCOLN - Friday, Governor Pete Ricketts announced the State's ninth COVID-19 related Directed Health Measure (DHM), which adds the remaining counties not already under one. The DHM will be in effect ...
Apr 04, 2020
Closings for 4/3/2020
Garfield Co Library in Burwell will be completely close on Friday, April 3rd. There will be no curbside service available.
Apr 02, 2020
