The Crofton Journal -

The Nebraska Department of Transportation announced this week that they would be holding a comment period through March 19 for a proposed roundabout installation at the intersecti...

By: Emily Guenther - CCS Journalism The Crofton Speech team tied the knot with 3rd place on Saturday, Feb. 14 at Wausa High School’s “Sweetheart Meet,” with multiple speakers pla...

Community members gathered last week for the first of a number of “ECAP” meetings to identify strengths and projects to pursue in Crofton over the coming years. Following the com...

The Lower Niobrara Natural Resources District (LNNRD) has partnered with the State of Nebraska to implement the Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Act (NIRIA) Program. NIRIA was establi...

Submitted - Genoa U.S. Indian School Foundation The Genoa U.S. Indian School Foundation will hold an Open House on Friday, Feb. 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 209 E. Webster Ave.,...

Jace Panning - CHS Journalism Staff The Crofton Speech team had their very first meet of the year at Hartington on Saturday Jan. 31. The Warriors had 8 medalists with 6 from the ...

By Jackson Lynde - CCS Journalism Teacher shortages have been striking schools all across the United States since 2017 according to nea.org , affecting millions of schools and th...

A small group of local citizens along with members of the core team of Crofton Communities for Kids gathered at the Haymarket on January 22 to receive an update on steps being tak...

By: Seanna Pinkelman - CHS Journalism Despite not taking care of the ball, the Lady Warriors pulled out a win over the Wayne Lady Blue Devils (48-38) on Tuesday, January 20 at ho...

From the Knox Co Clerk Candidate filings continue for both the 2026 Primary and General Elections. February 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. is the deadline for incumbents to file for the ...

Crofton’s Dam Race volunteer committee recently voted to pledge a total of $50,000 to Nebraska Game & Parks Commission’s projected trail project at Lewis & Clark State Recreation ...

On Sunday, January 18th, Main Street Treasures volunteers were treated to a luncheon at the Argo and a small gift to celebrate the holidays and the store's many accomplishments. ...

Submitted by Nancy Dowling Since the August 2, 2025 fire which destroyed the building which was home to Flippers Gymnastics, owner Sarah Petersen has been fulfilling plans to reb...

The University of Nebraska, partnered with Knox County Economic Development, have begun the acclaimed “Entrepreneurial Committees Activation Process” or ECAP in the Crofton commun...

The Crofton/Bloomfield Lady Warriors wrestling team took its talents to Columbus on Thursday, Jan. 8 to compete in the Norm Manstedt Girls Invite. At one of the largest invites o...

The 2026 Election cycle has now began and candidates are filing at the Knox County Clerk’s Office as well at the Nebraska Secretary of State’s Office. February 17, 2026 at 5:00 p...

The Crofton City Council will have a few positions to fill as two resignations were tendered during and after last week’s council meeting. Mayor Bob Evans was first, with a resig...

The Lower Niobrara Natural Resources District (LNNRD) Board of Directors has voted to extend the deadline for Phase II reports for the 2025 growing year to March 1, 2026, due to r...

The 2026 mountain lion hunting season in Nebraska’s Niobrara Unit closed Jan. 6 when the harvest sublimit of three females was met. The mountain lion season remains open in the P...

More details have been released in a string of thefts and burglaries reported in Knox and Cedar counties over the Christmas weekend. According to Sheriff Don Henery, Rolando Jaim...