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19 hours ago

How to Help: Ogallala Fire Hall accepting monetary donations for wildfire response As crews battle a large wildfire burning across parts of western Nebraska — and as authorities investigate a fire-related death confirmed Friday — volunteers in Keith County are asking the public to f...

ICYMI, NEBRASKA: “How to Help: Ogallala Fire Hall accepting monetary donations for wildfire response” www.1011now.com/2026/03/14/h... - 1011 Now (KOLN/KGIN)

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2 days ago

Keith County creates restricted Lake McConaughey infrastructure fund, approves Game and Parks agreement The Keith County Board of Commissioners established a restricted fund to receive up to $16 million from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for road and recreation-area projects at Lake McConaughy, approved a program agreement tied to that funding and appointed a county liaison to the project.

Keith County just secured up to $16 million for major road and campground improvements at Lake McConaughy—transforming access to this beloved destination!

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3 weeks ago

Keith County advances multi-year radio upgrade, opts for DMR and FirstNet fallback County staff reported progress on a multi-year radio modernization funded by ARPA and other sources, describing a move to a DMR paging system, over-the-air programming for about 200 radios, and AT&T FirstNet cellular fallback for EMS interoperability and resilience.

Keith County is revolutionizing emergency communication with a digital mobile radio system, making it faster and easier to connect during critical moments!

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3 weeks ago

Keith County establishes juvenile diversion fund, transfers $30,000 seed money The Keith County Board adopted a resolution Feb. 11 creating a Juvenile Diversion Fund (2330) and authorized a $30,000 transfer from the inheritance tax fund (2700) as seed money to administer a Southwest Nebraska juvenile diversion program tied to state grant reimbursement rules.

Keith County is taking a major step towards rehabilitating youth, establishing a new juvenile diversion fund with a $30,000 boost to support transformative programs!

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3 weeks ago

Keith County to join Perkins County Canal project; Thomas Wilbur named county representative The Keith County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Feb. 11 to participate in the Perkins County Canal project and appointed Thomas Wilbur as the county’s representative, citing potential impacts to county roads and bridges and a requested response by Feb. 13.

Keith County is diving into the Perkins County Canal project, but concerns are rising over the potential impact on local roads and bridges.

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4 months ago

Keith County tourism director seeks to open promotion grants to for-profit businesses, reports rising lodging tax and Placer AI usage Tourism director Sean Rubak told commissioners the visitor committee recommended allowing promotion grants for for-profit businesses, presented Placer AI visitation data and said lodging-tax revenue hit another record in August; visitor committee approved a short extension for the Ogallala Roundup rodeo reimbursement.

Keith County is on the verge of expanding its tourism grant guidelines to include for-profit businesses, potentially boosting lodging tax revenues and attracting more visitors than ever before!

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6 months ago

Keith County Commissioners Meeting Opens with Moment of Silence for First Responders Commissioners approve agenda, previous minutes, and claims payments in first session.

The Keith County Board of Commissioners kicked off their recent meeting with a heartfelt moment of silence for first responders, highlighting their commitment to community and governance.

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6 months ago

Cheyenne Event Draws 1000 Attendees as Chamber Collects Visitor Data Chamber reports significant interest in recent Cheyenne event with heavy visitor inquiries.

A recent event in Keith County drew a massive crowd of 1,000 attendees, sparking interest from neighboring states and showcasing the area's potential as a prime destination.

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6 months ago

Keith County Opens Bids for Agriculture Tractors Including John Deere and New Holland Keith County evaluates bids for agriculture tractors to inform budget decisions.

Keith County is at a crucial crossroads as it evaluates bids for new agriculture tractors, with budget implications that could shape the county's operational future.

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6 months ago

Keith County discusses budget and trailer purchase during latest council meeting Council members review budget updates and approve trailer purchase for tourism promotion.

Keith County's recent board meeting tackled crucial budget discussions and unveiled exciting plans to boost tourism, including the purchase of a new branded trailer!

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