By Gary Stone, Extension Water & Cropping Systems Educator; Jessica Groskopf, Extension Agricultural Economics Educator; John Thomas, Extension Water & Cropping Systems Educator; Xin
Regional News
Nebraska Fish Art Contest Open for Entries
Students in kindergarten through 12th grade can discover the outdoors by participating in the Nebraska Fish Art Contest. The 2025 contest, sponsored by the
Be Aware of Fishing Regulation Changes for 2025
Nebraska anglers should be aware of fishing regulation changes that take effect Jan. 1, 2025. The changes to fishing rules, approved by the Nebraska
Firearm Deer Harvest Down Two Percent Statewide
Preliminary results from the 2024 Nebraska November firearm deer season show statewide harvest was down 2% from 2023 and down 24% from the 2019-2023
Volunteers & Friends of Regional West Awards $35,000 in Scholarships
The Volunteers & Friends of Regional West recently awarded $35,000 in scholarships to area students pursuing healthcare careers. Eighteen students received scholarships to further
Chadron State College Winter Commencement to Recognize 159 Candidates
One hundred and two candidates for bachelor’s degrees and 57 candidates for master’s degrees were recognized during Chadron State College’s Winter Commencement ceremony Friday,
GPD Responds to Report of Possible Weapon at Gering High School
The Gering Police Department, in coordination with Gering High School, acted promptly after receiving a notification about the possibility of a student bringing a
Nebraska Minimum Wage Increases to $13.50 Effective January 1, 2025
Nebraska’s minimum wage will increase to $13.50 per hour effective January 1, 2025. In accordance with an initiative passed by voters in November of
Attorney General’s Office Announces Two Settlements in Multistate Litigation
The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office announced that it has joined settlements with Defendants Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex to resolve allegations that both companies engaged
Expanded Mountain Lion Season to Kick off in 2025
Nebraska’s mountain lion country will ring in the new year with the busiest hunting season to date for the species, including the first regulated