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By Laurie Zitterkopf, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Have you tried growing sweet potatoes in your garden? We’re giving it a second try. Why? Because we

Hunters may begin purchasing unlimited quota Nebraska deer and antelope permits July 10. Residents, nonresidents and eligible landowners may purchase permits through the Nebraska Game

Anglers can use all the help they can get in the heat of summer when fishing gets tough. They, and their baits, really are up

By Elaine Pile Nebraska Extension Master Gardener What class are your vegetables in? Grab your fair book, and determine which classes your produce entries reside

A Panhandle mosquito trap site has recently collected mosquitoes positive for West Nile virus. These are the first confirmed positives for the season in the

United Way of Western Nebraska is pleased to announce the 2023-2024 grant award recipients. Representatives from United Way Pacesetter Businesses and community volunteers reviewed each

By Nebraska Extension A group of researchers from Montana State University, Colorado State University, Kansas State University, and North Dakota State University are being led

Safe teen driving starts with parent-teen communication. Last year, there were nearly 8,000 motor vehicle crashes involving teen drivers in Nebraska. Parents can help reduce

By Elaine Pile Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Freshness and quality are keys to a successful fair exhibit. Take the time to carefully harvest your produce,

By Elaine Pile Nebraska Extension Master Gardener To stem or not to stem, that is the question! Tomatoes should be exhibited at the fair without

By Elaine Pile Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Did you know numbers matter? A common mistake made when exhibiting produce at the fair is having the

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol are teaming up with troopers from many other states for a campaign focused on patrolling U.S. Highway 20. “Highway

By Elaine Pile Nebraska Extension Master Gardener County fairs are just around the comer, and we hope you will have items to enter! Consider entering

Come visit us – but leave the fireworks home! The law states the possession or discharge of all types of fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices are

The Black Hills National Forest will conduct its second Moon Walk of the year on Saturday, July 1 at 7:00 p.m. The activity will take