March 3, 2025
By: Dr. Darron Arlt - PHS Superintendent Every conversation I have with prospective new staff members as they enter the main south doors and stand with me in the lobby outside my...

March 2, 2025
Makenzie Mosel, a Sophomore for Plainview, represented the Lady Pirates wrestling squad at the 2025 NSAA Class B State Girls Wrestling Championships at Chi Health Center Arena in ...
March 1, 2025
By: Brooke Forbes - FCCLA member The Plainview FCCLA will be hosting a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Wednesday, March 12th, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at Plainview...

February 23, 2025
At last week’s Valentine’s Day special basketball games with visiting Creighton’s Bulldogs, a few special presentations were made to support the Chad and Nan Kment family and her ...
February 18, 2025
Submitted Article The Lady Pirates traveled to Hilltop Lanes & Events in Dodge on February 4 to take part in the B-4 Districts. The Pirates bowled the next day on the 5th of Feb...

February 17, 2025
By: Brook D. Curtiss - Publisher The Plainview Board of Education recently ordered a facility review through an architectural firm to consider mainly the “old” Junior High buildi...
February 17, 2025
By: Dr. Darron Arlt - PHS Superintendent Upon further inspection and reflection, I’ve been trying to look at every inch of space throughout our campus through the lens of a stude...

February 12, 2025
Submitted Article The Pirates traveled down to King’s Lanes to take on the Norfolk Catholic/Lutheran High Northeast Knights on January 28 in Norfolk. The Pirates were again down...

February 10, 2025
Evelyn Eichberger, age 98 of Plainview, holds onto a past that many in the area may not know about. While at one point in time, Eichberger was surrounded by millions that shared ...
February 9, 2025
By Dr. Darron Arlt-PHS Superintendent We hope you are aware that for the past many months we have accelerated the conversation about providing more modern facilities for our teac...
February 6, 2025
U.S. News and World Report recently released its “scoring” for health care facilities in the United States – ranking the Plainview Manor in the “Top 19% - earning ‘High Performing...
February 4, 2025
By Josie Golka - Nebraska News Service The Nebraska Legislature wrapped up bill introductions and began committee hearings in the third week of its 2025 session, including propos...
February 3, 2025
From the Nebraska Department of Education Children need good food all year long, even when they are not in school. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides healthy meals t...

January 28, 2025
Six Plainview Pirate musicians traveled to Hastings for an Honor Festival event showcasing choir and instrumental selections. The 61st Annual Honor Band and 53rd Annual Honor Cho...

January 27, 2025
Following an application period and recording submission, the Plainview Pirate Band has been selected for a performance in Lincoln at the “Capitol Concert Series.” On March 24, t...
January 22, 2025
From the Library Come on in and check out the new books that have arrived at the library: Trial By Fire by Danielle Steel Waiting for Christmas by Lynn Austin My Three Dogs by...
January 13, 2025
From the Game & Parks The 2025 mountain lion hunting season in Nebraska’s Niobrara Unit closed Jan. 2 after three mountain lions, one male and two females, were harvested on open...
January 12, 2025
By: Zach Wendling - Nebraska Examiner A new state law could lead to greater efficiency in setting rules, regulations and safety standards for some of Nebraska’s smallest sc...

January 11, 2025
Editor’s Note: The following story contains a number of real-to-Plainview tragedies in the study of actions of drivers in the community. Both the presenter and Mrs. Ronita Jacobse...
January 11, 2025
The City of Plainview will be holding a meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, Jan. 14 in the Council Chambers at the Plainview Public Library. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p....