Special Youth Hunt Another Success in 2023
Nebraska youth got to experience a pheasant hunt as adult mentors took them afield for the state’s Special Youth Hunt on Oct. 21-22. The hunt
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Waterfowl Hunters: Do Your Part to Prevent Spread of Invasive Plants
Phragmites, a non-native, invasive, noxious plant, is spreading rapidly along rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands throughout the state. Officials at Nebraska Game and Parks are
Scottsbluff Zoo Contributes to Conservation Efforts
Riverside Discovery Center is pleased to announce their two female swan cygnets (young swans) have gone to Zoo Idaho in Pocatello, ID as part of
Inclement Weather Leads to State Park Event Cancellations
Fort Robinson State Park and Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area in western Nebraska have called off Halloween festivities Oct. 28 due to cold, icy conditions
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 for
Drug Take Back Day in Nebraska: Small Acts Make Big Impact
A small act can make a big difference. Leftover prescription drugs, especially those related to pain management, present risks for overdoses, poisoning, or misuse. Take
Bike Repair Station Added at South Side of Laing Lake in Alliance
Activate Alliance, a community group working to make Alliance a safer place to walk, bike, and roll, is excited to offer a bike repair station
Black Hills National Forest Enters Partnership with Ellsworth Air Force Base at Veteran’s Point
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held today at Veteran’s Point Trailhead at Pactola Reservoir to recognize a shared stewardship partnership between the Black Hills National
Oct. 25 is National Buckle Up Phone Down Day
Today, Governor Jim Pillen joined the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) in encouraging drivers to prioritize roadway safety as Nebraska joins states across the nation
Breast Cancer Awareness: The Power of Prevention and Screening
Women have a one in eight chance of being diagnosed with breast cancer according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Women
Red Ribbon Week Brings Drug Awareness to Communities Across the Nation
This is Red Ribbon Week, the nation’s oldest and largest drug misuse prevention awareness program, and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division is teaming
Black Hills National Forest Seeking Members for the National Forest Advisory Board
The Black Hills National Forest is seeking nominations for positions on the Black Hills National Forest Advisory Board which was established in 2003 for the
Educational Service Unit 13, The Best Kept Secret We Want To Tell!
One of the most common questions I get from people outside the education world is “What is an ESU?” When we have new staff join
Extension to Host Price Management Workshops for Cattle Producers
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability and Nebraska Extension will host a series of price risk management workshops for cattle producers in Franklin,
Mountain Lion Lottery Application Period is Nov. 6 – Dec. 13
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will accept lottery applications for mountain lion permits Nov. 6 – Dec. 13, 2023, for the 2024 hunting season.