Local News
Voters in Perkins County turned out Tuesday for Nebraska’s 2026 Primary Election, casting 586 ballots in unofficial results reported by Perkins County Clerk Jim Brueggeman, representing approximate
As warmer weather settles into Perkins County, residents will have several opportunities in the coming weeks to enjoy live music, local art, outdoor recreation and community gatherings in Grant.
Four Perkins County High School Junior girls have been selected to attend Cornhusker Girls State at the University of Nebraska Lincoln, City Campus from May 31-June 6, 2026.
Sports
The Perkins County Schools track and field teams competed at the Paxton Last Chance Meet on Thursday, May 7, at Sutherland Public Schools after the Best of the Midwest meet was canceled because of
By Emmalee Parsley Stevens
Perkins County’s varsity boys golf team turned in a strong showing at the SPVA Meet in Enders on May 1, finishing runner-up with a team score of 347. Cade Kroeker led the Plainsmen with a 79 (39-40), earning second place individually, while Colton Kroeker followed with an 83 (38-45) to claim fourth. Also contributing to the team score were Jet Peterson with an 88 (42-46), Rylee Schrotberger with a 97 (48-49), and Myles Bishop with a 98 (47-51). The Plainsmen are wrapping up the regular season with a meet scheduled for today, May 7 at Four Winds, and a competition at Crandall Creek on May 14, both begin at 9 a.m. Districts begin on Monday May 18. Stay tuned to the Tribune for more on the Plainsmen golf season.
The 2026 girls track and field team took home the runner up plaque at the SPVA competition in Grant on may 1, falling only to Chase County. Below: Madison Potts set a new school record in the girls 3200m with a time of 12:13.98. Madison's time bettered her previous school record (12:23.60) from last season.
The Perkins County track and field teams turned in a strong performance Friday, May 1, at the SPVA Track and Field Meet hosted at Perkins County High School, with the Lady Plainsmen finishing as te
By Emmalee Parsley Stevens
School
The Perkins County High School held a graduation ceremony on May 9. Above left: The class of 2026 participates in the “turning of the tassel,” before throwing their caps.
Family, friends and community members gathered Saturday afternoon, May 9, to celebrate the 33 graduates of the Perkins County High School Class of 2026 during commencement exercises held in the hig
Ava Seger, daughter of Jessica and Chad Seger, has been named the Pinnacle Bank Senior of the Month, recognizing her achievements in academics, athletics and extracurricular activities at Perkins C
Four Perkins County High School Junior girls have been selected to attend Cornhusker Girls State at the University of Nebraska Lincoln, City Campus from May 31-June 6, 2026.
Ag & Business
In recognition of the annual National Hospital & Nurses Weeks, observed May 6–16 this year, Perkins County Health Services is pleased to issue sincere thanks and appreciation to the entirety of
By Samantha Daniel
Nebraska Extension Crops & Water Educator
Winter Wheat
Cover crops growing in a field at the Henry J. Stumpf International Wheat Center near Grant, Nebraska.
A cover crop field day will be held May 27 at the Henry J. Stumpf International Wheat Center near Grant, Nebraska.
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