Week of December 4, 2025
Week of December 4, 2025
Kimball’s future may look a bit more like its past, with passenger trains rolling through town, passengers stepping off onto Panhandle soil, and rail service once again connecting Kimball residents to the rest of the country. A long-distance passenger route proposed by the Federal Railroad Administration would pass directly through Kimball, according to Amtrak spokesperson Marc Magliari, who confirmed the finding this week. “The proposed long-distance route between Denver and the Twin...
Kimball County leaders tackled urgent facility concerns this week as below-freezing temperatures put pressure on the county’s aging buildings. Old Hospital Winterized At Tuesday’s commissioners meeting, Carl Stander reported significant progress on winterizing the former Kimball hospital building. To protect the vacant hospital from harsh winter damage, 308 Plumbing drained the water lines and added 64 gallons of antifreeze to toilets, sinks and floor drains. Johnson Controls handled HVAC winterization on Tuesday, and an estimate for the...
Winter made its presence known Saturday evening as chilly winds swept through downtown Kimball – but not even the bitter cold could put a freeze on holiday cheer. The annual Christmas Parade of Lights delivered joy, twinkling magic, and a full dose of hometown spirit as 17 floats rolled – and trotted – along the parade route. Vehicles lined the street, folks inside their warm cars, heater running, bundled tightly in coats, hats and blankets, sipping cocoa while local churches, businesses,...
Public safety and county services took center stage Monday as the Kimball County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of a new patrol vehicle and heard encouraging updates from Kimball County Transit Service. Sheriff’s Fleet Takes a Hit Sheriff Dave Hottell asked the board to approve a 2023 Chevrolet patrol truck equipped with a law-enforcement package. The vehicle with just 20 miles on the odometer is being offered by Panhandle Auto for $45,000. Hottell explained the county is now one vehicle short after a patrol truck was recently...
Holiday cheer – and the scent of fresh-baked cookies – filled the Park Terrace Community Room on Saturday afternoon as residents stopped in for the annual P.E.O. Cookie Market. The festive fundraiser, held November 29 from 2 to 4 p.m., offered cookie lovers the chance to stock up on dozens of homemade treats while supporting a meaningful cause. Tables were lined with carefully crafted sweets – from intricately decorated cookies to chocolate chip and holiday classics like peanut butter and...
Santa’s Helpers are bringing back a beloved holiday tradition – the annual Tour of Lights! Residents are invited to take part in the home-decorating contest and/or hop aboard a festive ride to view the brightest and merriest displays across town. The magical tour will take place December 22nd and 23rd, beginning with passenger pick-up at Main Street Market at 7 p.m. each evening. Riders will enjoy a night filled with dazzling Christmas cheer as they visit some of the most beautifully...
December at the Kimball Public Library often feels like a deep breath before the new year begins – a month when patrons settle into routines, explore new interests, and enjoy the slower rhythm that winter brings. As the days get shorter and the weather turns colder, the library becomes an even more important gathering place, offering warmth, connection, and opportunities to learn something new. Early in the month, on December 6th, the library will host a hands-on workshop on nail wraps, taught by Nuray Moreno. This class offers participants...
Winter sports are getting underway for Longhorns Nation following the Thanksgiving break. Here’s a look at the schedule for Kimball high school and junior high sports schedule through Demember. Thursday, Dec. 4 High school boys wrestling at Hemingford, 9 a.m. Junior high girls basketball at Sidney, 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 High school girls wrestling at Cozad, 1 p.m. High school basketball at Leyton for boys and girls varsity and boys JV, games begin at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 High school...
Longhorns volleyball placed four – count ’em, four – players on the Western Trails Conference 2025 All-Conference Team and honorable mention list. The foursome insludes seniors Hannah Kilgore and Addy Olson getting All-Conference recognition, along with junior Carika Hottell and senior Grace Moore receiving honorable mention. The announcment comes just days after Olson signed officially to continue her basketball career at Hastings College. Meanwhile, WTC MVP went to Morrill senior Katelyn Walker and the Sportsmanship Award went to the...
The 2025-26 season at Pine Bowl has been shaping up nicely for John’s Team, week in and week out. The Kimball kingpins maintained their grip on first among all K-Town teams in the Tuesday Morning Mixed Coffee League. JT, with John Morrison at the helm, checks in at 246 in the most recently released league results, again followed by Gary’s Team and Bruce’s Team in the next two slots. GT was at 210 and BT at 183. In individual rolling, Susie Abramson enjoyed a clean sweep among the women with the week’s highs in handicap game (226) and...
