Local girl is finalist in pageant

Eight-year-old Shyne Hickey, daughter of Carlos and Sharla Hickey, has been chosen as a state finalist in the National American Miss Nebraska Pageant to be held March 18-19 at the Ramada Plaza in Omaha.

Miss Hickey’s activities include gymnastics, dance, 4-H, Girl Scouts and softball. Shyne loves all sports.

She also enjoys hunting, fishing, caring for her animals, taking care of her elves and visiting the nursing home where her grandma works.