Local News
A special flag commemorating the 250th birthday of the United States of America made it’s way to Perkins County this week, where it made a short but memorable display.
When Regina Berry walks into the Perkins County Assessor’s Office each morning, her goal is simple: make every taxpayer feel welcome and ensure they are treated fairly.
This corn field directly East of Grant took a beating in the storm that went through Perkins County last Thursday, June 24. Almost an inch of rain fell in roughly 30 minutes in the late afternoon, and brought with it hail that ranged from pea to golf ball sized. Several reports of damage to homes, vehicles, crops and property were reported throughout the area. Following the storm, some of the bigger remnants of hail in comparison to a quarter.
Sports
By Emmalee Parsley Stevens
Grant Tribune Sentinel
Madison Potts showed out in the distance running for the Lady Plainsmen. Madi took first place in the 3200 with a time of 12:24.85. She also took the runner up finish in the 1600.
The Lady Plainsmen qualified four individual athletes in five events, while the Plainsmen boys advanced the 3,200-meter relay team to Omaha after earning a wildcard berth with a third-place finish.
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
School
Perkins County was honored as Nebraska’s 2025-2026 Outstanding Secondary Agricultural Program by the Nebraska Agricultural Educators Association. The award recognizes programs that demonstrate exceptional growth and achievement over the past five years through innovative classroom instruction, experiential learning opportunities, FFA involvement and strong community partnerships.
The Nebraska Agriculture Educators Association (NAEA) is proud to recognize the Perkins County agricultural education program with the Outstanding Secondary Program Award, honoring programs that de
By Emily Lenhart
PC FFA Chapter Reporter
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
Ag & Business
Author of “Fractured,” Taunee Watson signs one of her books, inside her bakery “Butter and Bliss.”
By Emmalee Parsley Stevens
Grant Tribune Sentinel
Producers and industry representatives gather in wheat field for the Wheat Variety Tour in Grant.
A field day at the Henry J. Stumpf International Wheat Research Center will be held in conjunction with the 2026 University of Nebraska–Lincoln Wheat Variety Tour on June 16 at 9 a.m. MT.
Westview Retirement Community is located at 1 Westview Drive in Grant, and offers independent living for retirees who are largely able to care for themselves, but may want fewer daily responsibilities and more social opportunities.
Perkins County residents are fortunate to have three different long-term senior care options available locally, each designed to meet different levels of independence, support and medical need as r
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