Former Tri County Educator Dies

Nebraska educator Russell Earl “Russ” Hicks passed away Monday morning, June 16, 2025, at the age of 84. During his 41 years as a full-time educator, he served four school systems: Waco Public Schools, District OR-1 at Palmyra and Bennet, Tri County Public Schools, and Johnson-Brock Public Schools.Hicks was a basketball official for 25 years, …