A list of individuals requesting assistance and those offering donations is now available on the Nebraska Department of Agriculture’s website: https://nda.nebraska.gov/disasterresources under ‘available and
Regional News
Game and Parks Urges Caution When Recreating Outdoors Due to Wildfires
Outdoor enthusiasts are advised to use extreme caution across the state due to dry conditions and wildfire risk. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Mountain Lion Season Closed
Two adult male mountain lions were harvested March 16 during the Pine Ridge Unit Auxiliary Season, meeting the overall limit of 12 and closing
WNCC to Host Career Fair on April 8
Western Nebraska Community College’s Student Success Center will host a Career Fair Wednesday, April 8, at Cougar Palace on the Scottsbluff Campus. The Career
UNMC to Offer New Nursing Scholarships at Scottsbluff, Kearney, Norfolk
Applications are open; 30 full cost-of-education scholarships will be awarded over two years. The UNMC College of Nursing has secured funding to award 30
Farm Credit Services of America, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Launch Grant‑Writing Support Pilot to Help Farmers Pursue Sustainable Agriculture Funding
New joint program with Lasso connects eligible farms with public funding opportunities Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) and AgCountry Farm Credit Services (AgCountry)
Game and Parks Enforces Temporary Campfire Ban
The Nebraska Game and Parks is implementing a temporary ban on campfires, effective immediately, at all Nebraska state park areas and wildlife management areas.
2026 Prevention Symposium: April 23, 2026 at the Gering Civic Center
The Panhandle Prevention Coalition (PPC), proudly part of Panhandle Public Health District (PPHD), will host the 2026 Prevention Symposium: United for Change – Strengthening
Black Hills Energy Announces Continuation of Funds for Firefighters Grant Project
Volunteer firefighters are essential to the safety and resilience of rural communities. For the second consecutive year, the Black Hills Corporation Foundation is proud
2026 Chadron Festival of Quilts
This year’s Festival of Quilts is a Salute to the Red, White and Blue celebrating America’s 250th anniversary (semiquincentennial). The Quilt Festival will be