Three Friend Public School students participated in the annual honor choral clinic hosted by the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance on Jan. 30. Harley …

The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) is now accepting applications for the Private Well Reverse Osmosis Rebate Program to support improved water quality. Applicants will need …

The Exeter-Milligan speech team opened its season by traveling to the inaugural High Plains Meet on Jan. 14. All varsity and novice events competed three times during the day. Strong …

The annual Souper Bowl Pantry Drive will be conducted at Qwik 6 on Feb. 10 - 11. The food pantry has been used by Friend residents in need as a valuable resource for both food and household …

A “throw-and-chase” isn’t a complex basketball play: An offensive player throws a pass to a teammate and chases it, setting a ball screen once they arrive at the ball. Simple gets …

Exeter-Milligan Superintendent Paul Sheffield updated the EM school board on the ESSERS (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funding during its Jan. 16 meeting. He said the funds …

A Dorchester resident will be opening a new daycare in the town to help fill a need for childcare. Hannah Railsback, originally from Table Rock, Nebraska, will be opening Cradles and Crayons …

In a nontraditional move, the Friend Area Fund has drafted a plan and received a grant to improve the vacant lot on the corner of Highway 6 and Maple Street by creating an outdoor gathering space …

Saline County residents are encouraged to dispute internet speeds at their homes in order to bring more funding to Nebraska to close the broadband service gap. The deadline to submit a challenge …

Norris Public Power District (NNPD) has officially taken over electrical service for the City of Friend and the first order of business is maintenance of the power line right of way. A tree …