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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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.

As the nation pauses to celebrate Labor Day, Kimball takes pride in honoring the people who keep our small town heartbeat steady and strong. While larger cities may mark the holiday with traffic jams ...

The future of Main Street Market continues to take shape as recent leadership changes and new information confirm that purchase discussions are actively underway. Store manager Troy Harper has ...

The wrestling Lady Longhorns are a team on the rise, as they’ve shown all season. Here are their results from the recent Hemngford, WTC and Chadron tournaments.

John’s Team is sitting a bit more comfortably at the top of the standing in the Mixed Coffee Leagie for Kimball keglers at the Pine Bowl. The Johnnies extended their lead over second place Liz’s Team ...