A Verdon man was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash Sept. 26 on Highway 8 near 646 Avenue, according to a Richardson County Sheriff’s Office […]
Category: General News
William (Bill) S. Jadwin
William (Bill) S. Jadwin, son of Billy John Jadwin and Bonnie Lou (Cummings) Jadwin-Hartley passed away October 4, 2025 after a long illness. Mr. Jadwin […]
NDOT to Host National Seat Check Saturday Event
The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) and its Highway Safety Office – in collaboration with the Pillen administration, Lincoln Fire Department, and Lincoln- Lancaster County […]
Journal earns awards at NPA Better Newspaper Contest
The Falls City Journal was recognized with three awards at the Nebraska Press Association’s (NPA) Better Newspaper Contest, in Kearney, NE. Highlighting the Journal’s success, […]
Peru State College Announces Glennis Werner as its new Athletic Director
Peru State College is proud to announce the hiring of Glennis Werner as its new Athletic Director. Werner brings more than 20 years of leadership […]
ABB and Citroniq target a world first with 100% bio-based polypropylene facility
Press release | Zurich, Switzerland | 2025-08-26 Pictured: From left to right: Mel Badheka, Citroniq President and Co-Founder; Kelly Knopp, Citroniq CEO and Co-Founder; Mark […]
Cobblestone Festival this weekend
The annual Cobblestone Festival returns to Falls City this week from Aug. 21-24, featuring four days of family-friendly activities under this year’s theme, “Hometown Superheroes.” […]
Life-saving devices needed at city parks
Former resident and 2021 Falls City High School graduate Brenna Leyden is on a mission to make Falls City, in particular the Fiedler Family Ball […]
Why Nebraskans trust newspaper ads more than social media
OnePress • Nebraska residents trust local newspaper advertising far more than social media, according to the 2025 Nebraska Statewide Study. • Newspaper ads outperform other […]
Privatize or downsize the USPS? Rural customers worry either option will hurt them
Pictured: Rural letter carrier Roger McDonald, left, catches up with Edgar Clemens in rural Gering, Neb., on May 9, 2025 — McDonald’s first day back […]