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Apply now for Sandhills Ranch Internship Program

The Sandhills Task Force is pleased to announce another season of our highly anticipated and successful internships. Explore a career in agriculture while gaining hands-on work experience in ranching, livestock production, and rangeland management.

Folk, Cooley attend United Women in Faith fall retreat

The United Women in Faith Great West District Spiritual Fall Retreat met at Camp Norwesca Friday, Nov. 3 and Saturday, Nov. 4. Winnie Cooley and Lois Folk were among 25 members attending. Enroute to Camp Norwesca, they had lunch at Alliance United Methodist Church.
Mullen 4th grader Duke Miller had an early birthday surprise last Thursday, Nov. 30 when Flip Licking’s Stable Productions’ reindeer showed up at school to visit. Duke is pictured holding his sign, “Happy 10th Birthday ‘Deer’ Duke” with his classmates.

Mullen 4th grader Duke Miller had an early birthday surprise last Thursday, Nov. 30 when Flip Licking’s Stable Productions’ reindeer showed up at school to visit. Duke is pictured holding his sign, “Happy 10th Birthday ‘Deer’ Duke” with his classmates.

A 10th birthday surprise for kids young and old

Now is the time to start tree planning

Now is the time to start tree planning

Now is the time to start tree planning

Trees provide important benefits including protecting homes and livestock from wind and snow, helping to reduce heating and cooling costs, preventing soil erosion, and also providing wildlife habitat.

Enjoy Christmas at the Cody’s at Buffalo Bill Ranch SHP

Come to North Platte for Christmas at the Cody’s this holiday season at Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park. From 5:30 to 8 p.m. CT Dec. 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23, tour the mansion’s 18 rooms, filled with holiday decorations. Walk the grounds and see holiday lights and decorations.

NDEE offers free nitrate sample kits for private wells

Lincoln — The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) is offering free nitrate sample kits and lab analyses to private drinking water well owners across the state. These kits are only available for a limited time until Jan. 31, 2024.

Motorcycle helmet law waiver

Lincoln – The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced the procedure for Nebraskans to submit proof of motorcycle course completion to waive the requirement to wear a helmet as authorized by the passage of LB 138 during the recent legislative session.