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The heat is high and so is the activity of mosquitoes. Panhandle Public Health District (PPHD) is continuing West Nile virus (WNV) surveillance activities to

By Anita Gall, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener We have enjoyed the additional rain that we have received this spring, and so have the weeds! It

With the July 4 holiday weekend rapidly approaching, campers are reminded they will need a reservation to stay overnight at Lake McConaughy and Lake Ogallala

By Anita Gall, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener  After your bulbs are done blooming do you want to cut off the stem and floppy leaves? I’m

Major Nebraska Rivers and Their DrainagesPart 5 – The Platte Rivers By Gary Stone, Nebraska Extension water & integrated cropping systems educator gstone2@unl.edu This is

“Here comes the pony!” Every year, the National Pony Express Association reignites the spirit and memory of the Pony Express during the Annual Re-Ride, where

Did you know that one in five of the emigrants who traveled past Scotts Bluff was under the age of 16?  Scholar and educator Renae

By Anita Gall, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener  Rain, rain, rain, and we are still in a drought. How can this be? It’s much the same

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved staff recommendations for a 2024 mountain lion hunting season at its June 9 meeting in Alma. For the

Throughout the month of June, the Department of Health and Human Services recognizes the importance of spreading awareness and resources related to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

By Anita Gall, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener  Do you have spring blooming bushes that are looking a little weary? Prune spring blooming lilacs, spirea, and

By Chabella Guzman, communications specialist Nebraska Extension and Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of

Sell cows or buy feed? That’s the question most ranchers face when drought hits. The best time to plan for drought is in a wet

By Leann Sato, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Water wisely. Employ efficient and effective watering techniques to avoid water waste. Irrigate early in the morning using

June is National Homeownership Month, an opportunity for U.S. residents to reflect on the importance of the home and its role in their lives. With