Nebraska agriculture officials say another 1.8 million chickens must be killed after bird flu was found on a farm in the latest sign that the outbreak that has already prompted the slaughter of more than 50 million birds nationwide continues to spread.

Online scams cost Americans nearly $7 billion throughout 2021, according to the FBI, and with the holiday shopping season ramping up, it’s vital that people understand how to avoid falling victim to scams.

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Many of you gathered with family and friends this past week to celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday. Often this is an exciting and special time of year. Some of us welcome the festivities, enjoy the Christmas music, shopping and events. For others, another version of Jingle Bells on the radio brings tension, not joy, and the thought of participating in yet another holiday gathering drains our battery. Do not expect to move through the holidays without feeling a myriad of emotions (happy, sad, mad, scared, etc.). It is normal to feel our sorrows during a time where we are supposed to be happy and festive.

On Tuesday, November 15, eleven 7th and 8th grade students from Gregory attended the Region V Junior High Band and Choir Festival in Platte. Dr. Travis Netzer, from Northern State University, directed the band and Mrs. Susan Porter, from Platte, directed the choir for the day. Those participating were back row, l to r: George Timanus, Lainey Dobson, Ben Stevicks, Brecken Vosika, Savanah Lozano, and Tamara Imhof. Front row, l to r: AJ Lutt, Max Bearshield, Charissa Ring, Mia Haines, and Kayde Peabody.

Before the Dakota Territory was established by the U. S. Congre s s, the majority of the population was located on the north side of the Missouri River between Sioux City, Iowa, on the east and Fort Randall on the west. By 1859, the question of securing a political organization for the Territory was the most important thought on the minds of these settlers.