Todd Petersen News Today

In Thursday’s edition on Page A3, an incorrect name was listed in the article “Deshler Council appointments approved by members for the year.” The correct name for the appointments to

DESHLER — Deshler Village Council met in a rescheduled session Thursday, and it was reported members were able to fill a vacant council seat.

With the dawn of a new year shining bright, we take a look back at some of the stellar performances (individual or team) that stood out in 2023.

Many accomplishments in 2023 were highlighted by key moments that stamped their importance.

The year of 2023 was full of inspiring, emotional and historic stories that will long be remembered. Here are our favorites.

Papillion-La Vista scored five runs in the fifth inning Monday to erase a 2-1 deficit and defeat Millard North in the championship of the Class A state softball tournament.

A symphony of seniors led Papillion-La Vista back to the pinnacle of Class A softball as the Monarchs earned their 17th state title, first since 2020, with a 10-3 win

Third-ranked Papillion-La Vista hit seven home runs (3 by Kloey Hamblen) to sweep a ranked triangular with No. 7 Papillion-La Vista South and Class B No. 5 Gretna East at

The last three games for No. 3 Papillion-La Vista senior Kloey Hamblen have been historic: 9-for-11, 6 home runs and 16 RBIs. An incredible 28 total bases. All against top

Gretna avenged an early-season 7-5 loss to Papillion-La Vista with a 4-1 triumph in the championship game of the Metro Softball Tournament. Here is what we learned from a loaded