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West Point’s Fourth of July celebration was a real blast, evident by this fireball, one of several that were set off during the fireworks display last Thursday evening.
A public hearing on Bluestem Energy Solutions request for a conditional use permit to erect a wind turbine in Cuming County will be held by the Planning Commission during its regular scheduled meeting Monday, July 15.
Some people begin counting the days to the Cuming County Fair as soon as one fair is over. That count is down to 4 weeks. This year’s fair is Aug. 8-11. The theme this year is “Homegrown, Handmade, Farm Fresh.”
Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West announced Monday that SBA will close its Fremont Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Dodge County at 6 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday).
Starting this fall, West Point Public Schools will be implementing Early Out Fridays. With that, the school district will have an early dismissal of 2:30 p.m. each Friday throughout the year.
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Most high school youths who rodeo have been doing some form of it since they were able to sit on a horse.
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The West Point night sky was lit up last night (Thursday) during the city's annual firework show. The 22-minute show was enjoyed by a large crowd who gathered at Neligh Park.
Rebuilding Together joins Catholic Heart Work Camp volunteers to complete two projects in West Point
A group of young people from all over the country came to West Point last week to help with two projects lined up through the office Rebuilding Together Platte Valley East.
Bill Stokely spends a lot of his free time on his patio or porch in the family’s West Point backyard, and never thought that would be something that may make him sick.
An update on the city's water issue is one of the agenda items for West Point City Council's meeting next week.
West Point residents may see work beginning yet this week on the Trails & Pathway projects. That work may be limited to mowing in the Wilderness Park area, but may also involve some tree removal.
In considering an application for a conditional use permit, the Cuming County Board of Supervisors has several factors to consider, according to the county’s rural zoning regulations.
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Tim Otte’s family has been farming in Cuming County for years. And he wants to keep it that way.
West Point City Administrator Tom Goulette said this week that he hopes test results of some of the water samples taken in June will be back in time for the July city council meeting.
The Nebraska Department of Revenue, Property Assessment Division, reminds property owners that valuation protests must be filed on or before Monday, July 1.
Fireworks, volleyball and food are all on the list for this year’s West Point Fourth of July celebration taking place at Neligh Park on Thursday, July 4.
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There is no corner office desk job that offers the same kind of view Josh Wordekemper will be getting from his future career.
The U.S Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Nebraska is extending the deadline for producers in the state to report their spring prevented plant crop acres to the agency.
Owners of real property that suffered significant damage from the March floods may be eligible for a lower 2019 assessment because of LB 512 passed by the Legislature.
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Water samples taken at the LayneOx pilot treatment plant on the first day of operation indicated that the filter being looked at for West Point’s water treatment plant may be the solution to the city's water quality issue.
In honor of May being Beef Month, Cuming County Feeders Association, ASC Lockers, and Nebraska Extension in Cuming County provided area students with a unique opportunity to learn more about beef.
Bluestem Energy Solutions’ application for a conditional use permit to erect a single wind turbine facility in Cuming County will be revisited by the Board of Supervisors next week.
Wilma French hasn’t kept track of how many wedding receptions she has catered, but she knows how many more she will be in charge of.
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For Dale and Keith Doerneman, brothers and business partners of Native 32 Winery near West Point, it has always been about the berries. Aronia berries.
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Derek Engelbart took some time Sunday to give his daughter Gracie, age 3, some fishing pointers. She was one of several kids who took part in Sunday’s Kids’ Fish Day at Neligh Park Lake in West Point.
For the third year in a row, some agricultural land owners in Cuming County have seen the assessed values of that land drop.
The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) will soon be conducting survey work in preparation for a proposed future project on the U.S. Highway 275 corridor near Wisner.
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Right around a dozen individuals with ties to the beef industry received a first-hand look at Matt Steffen’s family farm during the Nebraska Beef Council’s annual bus tour last week Tuesday.
A local high school graduate and current college student, Leigh Jahnke, will be competing on NBC’s hit show, “American Ninja Warrior.” Jahnke was recently taped at the Oklahoma City location and the episode she is on will air Monday, June 17, at 7 p.m.
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When STEAM Lab instructor Bob Ernesti approached Guardian Angels Central Catholic junior Sam Hilbers about creating a prosthetic arm, little did Hilbers know what an undertaking it would be.
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Baylor Brockmann took part in Saturday’s EMS Superhero Fun Run/Walk in West Point. The event encouraged runners and walkers to dress as their favorite superhero.
A former employee of First Community Bank of Beemer was sentenced in federal court to six months in prison and a $10,000 fine after taking nearly $500,000 from the First Community Bank in Beemer.
Property owners in Cuming County last week began receiving the annual notices of valuation change.
The Bluestem Energy Solutions wind turbine project in Cuming County failed to gain the support of the Cuming County Board of Supervisors last week. The board tabled a request to grant a conditional use permit for the project because some supervisors wanted more time to study the issue.
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Manganese in the drinking water has come under scrutiny in West Point because of its potential toxicity in higher levels as well as its damage to distribution systems.
A local high school graduate and current college student, Leigh Jahnke, will be competing on NBC’s hit show, “American Ninja Warrior.” Jahnke was recently taped at the Oklahoma City location and the episode she is on will air Wednesday, June 12.
West Point News learned early last Thursday afternoon that Hy-Vee has signed a contract to locate a store in West Point. That news was confirmed by Christina Gayman, Hy-Vee’s Director of Public Relations. She could not yet give a time frame for a possible opening.
Questions were many, but answers were few last night (Tuesday) as to why some West Point residents and businesses are experiencing brown water and others are not.
The next West Point American Red Cross blood drive is Monday, June 3, from noon until 6 p.m. at the Nielsen Community Center.
West Point’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is holding a Superhero Fun Run/Walk Saturday, June 1. Registration begins at 2 p.m. and the 5K/walk will start at 3 p.m. in West Point’s Neligh Park. Entry fee is $20, but children 10 and under can sign up for free.
Farmers are dealing with a lot of issues this spring, rain being chief among them. They also are having to deal with the problems created by the spring floods.
For parents looking to bolster their children’s reading habits while school is out, John A. Stahl Library in West Point is again offering a free summer reading program.
West Point News learned this afternoon that HyVee has signed a contract to locate a store in West Point.
Three officials from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services’ Drinking Water Program will be in West Point next week to hold a question and answer session about the city’s water quality issue.
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Sierra Kile, left, and Abby Kaup are this year’s valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for West Point-Beemer High School’s Class of 2019. Both gave honor addresses Sunday during WP-B’s commencement.
Memorial Day services in West Point will be held Monday, May 27, beginning at 10 a.m. at St. Michael’s Cemetery.
Weather permitting, West Point’s swimming pool will open for another summer of activity on Monday, May 27.
While Nebraska is no stranger to low unemployment statistics, Cuming County stands out among others, with only 2.5 percent of the population unemployed.
Bluestem Energy Solutions, doing business as Cuming County Renewables, secured a favorable recommendation Monday night for its conditional use permit to construct and operate a single wind turbine facility in Cuming County.
The sun was out, and so were the kids, as approximately 70 youth attended the Franciscan Care Services’ Bike Rodeo held last week.
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Angela Jansen, right, and Jared Minnick are this year’s valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for Guardian Angels Central Catholic High School’s Class of 2019. Both gave honor addresses Sunday during GACC’s commencement.
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