By Carolina Córdova Assistant Professor and Statewide Soil Health Specialist In the domain of biological organisms, the aging structure of grass tillers holds profound
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Blast From The Past August 27, 2025
130 Years Ago August 30, 1895 We learn that the medicine man is intending to fold his tent and depart with his panacea to
Gov. Pillen Hosts ‘Growing Nebraska’ Summit, Inaugural Youth Summit in Kearney
Governor Jim Pillen welcomed more than 900 participants to Kearney for the 2025 Governor’s Summit: Growing Nebraska and the first-ever Governor’s Youth Summit. The
Gov. Pillen Partners With President Trump, DHS, ICE On National Security Efforts
Governor Jim Pillen announced three state-federal partnerships to support President Donald Trump’s efforts to promote homeland security and protect Americans from criminal, illegal aliens
Avocet WMA Boat Ramp to Open, Frye to Close
A new boat ramp is about to open at one Sandhills lake near Hyannis, while another one will be temporarily closed. Construction workers are
Lake Ogallala Trout Fishery Full of Potential
It’s coming up on two years since the renovation of Lake Ogallala, and creel surveys are showing a trout fishery full of potential. The
Dr. Gold Will Not Accept Merit-Based Compensation Approved by Board of Regents
University of Nebraska President Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., has announced that he has chosen not to accept the merit-based portion of his salary, which
Commissioners Approve Increase to Hunt, Fish Permit Fees
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved fee increases at its Aug. 22 meeting in McCook. The fees, which include fishing, hunting, applications and
Paratroopers Descend on Chimney Rock
Paratroopers filled the skies over Chimney Rock recently as they descended on one of Nebraska’s most iconic landmarks as part of a celebration of
UNK Pride of the Plains Marching Band Announces Show Theme, Performance Schedule
The University of Nebraska at Kearney Pride of the Plains Marching Band has announced its season schedule, which begins with the Sept. 6 football