More than 1,950 students completed a total of 2,122 degrees and certificates at Wichita State University in spring 2025.The breakdown of degrees and certificates granted includes: Undergraduate: 1,430 ...

Sunday, July 20, brings one of the most popular annual programs to the Chase County Museum, with the Antique Road Show.Doug Dean of “Your Way Auctions” will be on hand to value and/or identify an item ...

Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Kortnei N. Smith of North Platte as county court judge in the 11th Judicial District.

Lainey Rea Marie Haarberg, infant daughter of Keagan and Brittany (Hixon) Haarberg of McCook passed through Heaven’s gates and into Jesus’ arms on Saturday morning, July 5, 2025.Lainey was born in McC ...

Enders Lake Reservoir was the place to be this fourth of July weekend. With the fourth landing on a Friday, most people could enjoy a three day weekend at the lake and it showed. Beau Licking, of the ...

A third positive case of rabies in an animal has been reported to Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD). This positive rabies test was from a bat in Furnas County.

By Alan Carman The Imperial Republican Eight teams competed for honors and prizes in the Smokin On Broadway (SOB) BBQ contest held at the Chase County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 28. About 250 ...

By Alan CarmanThe Imperial Republican The Imperial Chamber of Commerce will be hosting four free hot dog meals during the month of July at four different locations.

SWPPD would like to congratulate Trystin Eversole on being awarded the Frank & Betty Potthoff Memorial Scholarship!

Tuesday, June 24, Imperial got saturated with rain that fell all evening and most of the night. In town gauges ranged from 4 to over 5 inches of rain by Wednesday morning. After a small break in the ...

By Alan CarmanThe Imperial Republican Saturday, at Smokin on Broadway, many non-profit organizations had booths set up to raise money for their organizations. As of 2:00 p.m.

By Alan CarmanThe Imperial Republican The Imperial FFA Chapter received a donation of $1928.57 from Frenchman Valley Coop (FVC).