West Point’s city council met June 2 to discuss bids for two projects.
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Superintendent D.J. Weddle announced at the West Point Public Schools Board of Education meeting on Monday evening that the Summer Food Program is off and running; and quite smoothly, he added.
The dates for future food distribution at the Nielsen Community Center have been announced for July 2026 to June 2027.
Guardian Angels Central Catholic will be hold an evening of faith, fellowship and updates regarding the future of the school on June 17.
As the City of West Point is seeing a rise of Ebikes and scooters being operated in the community, City Administrator Tom Goulette said he wants to remind those riders to be mindful of the road.
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West Point's Blaise Toline looks to slide underneath a tag vs. Pierce during the Green Grass Tournament held June 6 at Timmermann Park. The tourney featured Didget and Bronco teams.
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Peyton Penrose had a love for the game, and it showed. And whether it was on or off the golf course, Penrose was a constant bright spot for the West Point-Beemer program.
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With 13 athletes competing in the Class D State Track & Field Meet May 22-23 at Omaha Burke, it was a busy couple of days for Guardian Angels Central Catholic.
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GACC-WPB celebrated the same win twice in the Class C State Baseball Tournament. After earning a 2-1 win over #1 seed Central City/Centura on Tuesday at Tal Anderson Field, there was a protest.
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For the first time in the program’s 16-year history, GACC-WPB clinched a spot in the Class C State Baseball Tournament.
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As we close May, we were reminded of how warm summer gets. Some folks explain away their tolerance (or intolerance) for heat based on humidity. Yet, when it is all said and done, no matter how you look at it, hot is hot! This is important as we consider that cattle spend 24 hours in the elem…
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On April 30, the House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, moving the nation and rural communities one step closer to a new farm bill.
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GACC takes down #1 in the Class C2 Girls State Basketball Tournament today in Lincoln defeating Johnson-Brock 53-38 at the Devaney Center. The Bluejays advance to tomorrow's semifinals.
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