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By Leann Sato, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Three times the use – residents use three times more water in summer than winter, and it goes

– Nebraskans Encouraged to Take Steps to Prevent Mosquito Bites – Mosquitos infected with West Nile Virus are on the rise in Nebraska. West Nile

Nebraska’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) and Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) warn about rising cases of Medicare fraud in the state. The recent cases

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved fee increases for its state park entry permits at its meeting Aug. 4 in Valentine. The fee for

By Kaaren Grimminger, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Be on the lookout for plant pests – on top of leaves, on the bottoms of those leaves,

By Kerri RemppDiscover Northwest Nebraska The desire for #ChadronMade art cannot be contained. Three new murals were added to Chadron’s Art Alley this year, with

Last night the 100 Women Who Care Committee and Board presented the Dawes County Honor Guard with $10K.

The Badlands Storage Baking Contest, which takes place every year during the Sioux County Fair, included a dozen entries. Senior division 1st place winner was

By Kaaren Grimminger, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Think hygiene for your garden. When you use clippers or other tools, clean them when you switch from

By Kaaren Grimminger, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener “Natural” health is in these days. There is a greater emphasis on non-processed foods and on fruits and

Hunters may begin purchasing 2023 Nebraska fall turkey permits at 1 p.m. Central time Aug. 14. A fall turkey permit still is valid statewide, but

Manufacturers and all Nebraskans are invited to nominate their favorite product to compete in the second annual “Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska” tournament. To qualify,

Certified volunteer hunter and bowhunter education instructors across Nebraska host classes throughout the year, but late summer and early fall are when most classes are

The Panhandle has hit a record. No, not a temperature record, but a mosquito record. Trapping for mosquitoes has continued throughout the summer with the

By Kaaren Grimminger, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Be careful with the honeybees. They are definitely our friends. In the last few years, the varroa mite