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Blair's Caleb Funk runs a relay race Thursday at Concordia University.

Athlete of the Week: Caleb Funk (April 17, 2024)

Nannnen Physical Therapy Athlete of the Week Caleb Funk won two 800-meter races last week, helping his Blair track team to higher team finishes in both Plattsmouth and Wahoo. The Bear was honored … more

By Grant Egger - sports@enterprisepub.com | 4/17/24

BPD officers rescue woman from burning home

Two Blair Police Department officers are being recognized for their efforts in rescuing an older woman from a burning home Tuesday evening. According to a Facebook post, Sgt. Thomas Byrne and … more

By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com | 4/17/24

The four boys at Wranch School will read and record the temperature every day for the Extension Service. They are, from left, Mike Lasher, Scott Camenzind, Mike Hayes and David Camenzind.

Times Gone By Week of April 16–22

2004 (20 years ago): Despite questions about the need for it, the Blair School Board this week unanimously approved paying $6,000 to the Nebraska Association of School Boards to revise and update all … more

4/17/24

Kindergarteners donned bunny ears for their three-song set Thursday during the 2024 Fort Calhoun Elementary Spring Program, held at the high school.

Fort Calhoun Elementary students perform spring concert

The Fort Calhoun Elementary Spring Program featured songs about animals, peaceful feelings and classic Irish jigs. The concert, directed by Grace Roby, was held in the high school gym in front … more

By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com | 4/17/24

Blair High School FFA students participated in the Launch! Program held at the Nebraska FFA State Convention.

Blair Brew brings coffee and more to high school

LINCOLN –-- The Launch! Final Pitch took place on Friday, April 5 at the 96 th Nebraska FFA Convention. Students from four different schools spent the school year developing their Launch! … more

By Josephine Moyer Nebraska FFA Media Intern | 4/17/24

Blair High School's Bear Tracks newspaper was awarded the Outstanding Journalism Program of the Year for Division B at the UNO Media Contest April 5. Pictured, from left, co-editor Jacinta Flynn, co-editor Ruby Gutzmann and broadcasting editor Alice Thomas.

Bear Tracks staff receives honors at national convention

The Bear Tracks staff received two honors April 4 at the National Journalism Convention in Kansas City, Mo. Bear Tracks was recognized for Excellence in Service Journalism for … more

4/17/24

Wind Ensemble seniors were decked out in colorful hats during the Blair High School Spring Band Concert Wednesday evening.

Blair bands perform spring concert

The annual Blair High School Spring Band Concert in the Lyla Neve Auditorium featured selections by the Jazz Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble that the groups have performed in area festivals … more

By Joe Burns - photos@enterprisepub.com | 4/17/24

Mike Rooks, executive director of Gateway Development Corp.

‘Two Questions … One Future’

There are only 28 days until the statewide primary election ballot, and Mike Rooks, executive director of the Gateway Development Corp., feels the clock ticking. He is the one leading the charge … more

By Kevin Bumgarner - editor@enterprisepub.com | 4/17/24

60th wedding anniversary

Dave and Emily Rasmussen are celebrating their upcoming 60th wedding anniversary. The two were married April 25, 1964. A card shower is being held in their honor. Cards can be sent to 323 … more

4/17/24

Sheila Grace Martin, 62

Sheila Grace Petersen was born on Feb. 18, 1962, at the Blair, Neb., hospital. She was the third child of Gary M. Petersen and Joy Dixon Petersen. She loved to smile, and her first ones … more

4/17/24

The cause of the fire at DeSoto was determined to be a lightning strike to a dead cottonwood tree, according to the refuge's social media.

Update: DeSoto fire caused by lightning strike

DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge was closed Tuesday afternoon due to a fire in a heavily-wooded area in the southern section of the park. The Blair Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department was one of … more

By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com | 4/16/24

A van overturned along the U.S. Highway 91 curve near 25th Street Tuesday afternoon.

Driver uninjured in van overturn

The driver of an eastbound Service Master van lost control and overturned along the U.S. Highway 91 curve near the intersection at 25th Street late Tuesday afternoon. The driver was not injured. more

Staff reports | 4/16/24

Matthew Kelly of Fort Calhoun clears a hurdle Friday at Wahoo High School. Arlington, Blair and the Pioneers all competed there during the Warriors' home meet.

Altogether now

All three Washington County high schools competed Friday during the Wahoo Warriors' home invitational. The Blair Bears, however, secured the top finishes. They were first in the girls' team standings … more