The race for Kimball County Clerk of the District Court continues to grow as Darcee Wheeland has officially filed for the position, becoming the third candidate to enter the race. Wheeland has long ...

Kimball Police Sergeant Jose Barboza will soon be leaving the Kimball Police Department after submitting his resignation to the City of Kimball. City officials announced Barboza’s resignation during ...

Negotiations surrounding the future of Main Street Market remain active, according to leadership at Legacy Cooperative, as multiple parties continue to show interest in the local grocery store. E. Tod ...

As Race Heads to May Primary Kimball County voters will choose between two candidates in the upcoming primary election for Kimball County Clerk: Josi Morgan and Carinda McConnell. Both candidates ...

The Western Nebraska Observer has been the award-winning source of news, information, opinion and sports in Kimball and Banner Counties since 1885. We are located in the Southwestern Panhandle of ...

DIX — Ted Bakoc is stepping away from his role on the Dix Village Board of Trustees as he takes on new responsibilities with the State of Nebraska. Bakoc has accepted the position of state electrical ...

The new addition to the Plains Historical Society’s Fraternal Hall is continuing to take shape as visible progress is made on the exterior. Recent work has included the installation of new doors and ...

Bernard “Bernie” Dee Walker, born December 2, 1959 to Dwight and Hester (Kelso) Walker, walked with the Lord on February 15, 2026 at the age of 66. Bernie graduated from Morrill High School in 1977.

Kimball receives more than $100,000 in state recycling and waste-reduction grants. Among the list of communities across Nebraska receiving funding through a new round of state waste-reduction and ...

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Observer Seeks Community Memories to Honor Beloved Teacher Bernie Walker. In the wake of the loss of longtime Kimball Public Schools educator Bernie Walker, the Western Nebraska Observer is inviting ...