Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death and disease. On November 1, 2024, Governor Pillen signed a proclamation recognizing Tobacco Cessation Awareness
Regional News
Applications Now Accepted for Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Program
Producers growing corn, potatoes or sugar beets in 2025 can receive up to $15 per acre for reducing nitrogen applications. The Nitrogen Reduction Incentive
Game and Parks Reminds Hunters of Changes for Fall Turkey Season
Fall turkey season will open soon, and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission wants to reacquaint hunters with the changes that first became effective
WNCC Awarded with Two Awards for Veteran Services
Western Nebraska Community College has earned the Military Friendly School designation and named to the Military Times Magazine “Best for Vets” list of colleges
NDA Announces 2024-25 Youth Council Members
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) develops and supports the next generation of ag leaders through the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Council (NAYC). NAYC is
Statewide Temporary Open Fire Ban Lifted
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has lifted the temporary statewide open fire ban at state park and wildlife management areas. The decision follows
Celebrate ‘A Country Christmas in Northwest Nebraska
The countdown to the holidays has begun, and Northwest Nebraska is full of old-fashioned Christmas spirit! From shopping events that feature unique gift items
RDC Announces Board Changes
During the September Board Meeting there was a changing of the guard for the Riverside Discovery Center Board of Directors. Andy Hayward moved to
Village of Dix Receives Safety Grant
The Village of Dix recently received a Lean on LARM Safety Grant to purchase safety barricades. Vicky Goodner, the village clerk/treasurer, applied for the
Excitement High for State’s Pheasant Opener
Eager hunters took to the fields Oct. 26 for Nebraska’s pheasant season opener. Field reports and surveys from earlier this year give an optimistic