Webinars on invasive weeds, pests

Communications North Platte - Nebraska Extension will offer a six-part webinar series in February 2026 designed to equip ranchers, landowners and natural resource professionals with the latest research and management strategies for tackling invasive weeds, woody encroachment and pasture pests.

The Vacationer

The Tribune went near and far last year! This is an annual issue, so don’t forget to continue taking your Tribune with you wherever 2026 takes you!Submissions are not limited to one - leave the Tribune on your packing list and submit photos year round to tribune@nebnet.

Devotions with Geneva: What kind of friend are you?

Editor’s note: Geneva Connell of Tryon has been writing devotions for the past several years. She has published a book called, “From My Pen to Your Heart.

Prairie Doc: What midnight muscle cramps are telling you

by Patti Berg-Poppe You’re asleep when suddenly your calf tightens into a painful knot. You swing your legs over the side of the bed and stand up, trying to stretch the muscle and waiting for the cramp to release. It passes after a minute or two, but the soreness often lingers.

SBA relief still available for those affected by drought

Washington - The U.S.Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Nebraska of the deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by drought.

Sandhills Calendar

THURSDAY, JANUARY 8 7:00 Commercial Club, Hooker County Community Center FRIDAY, JANUARY 9 1:00 American Legion Auxiliary, Village meeting room MONDAY, JANUARY 12 5:00 Hospital District Board, rest home old activity room TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 6:00 Hooker Motor Club, Tanner Crisp’s garage WEDNESDAY,...

Church Calendar

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 10:00 a.m. Confessions, 10:30 a.m. Mass.ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCHAdult and Children Sunday School classes - 10:00 a.m., Morning Worship 11:00 a.m., 2nd Sunday - 12:00 Fellowship Dinner - open to the community.MULLEN METHODIST CHURCH11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship.Jr.

Looking Back

1 YEAR AGO - 2025First measurable snow of the season at 5” Birth: Radley Steven to Luke and Rebekah Peters 5 YEARS AGO - 2021Birth: Kyla Reign to Tanner and Katie Crisp Obituaries: Alberta Kramer, Eunice Kramer 10 YEARS AGO - 2016 Obituary: Mildred Maire 25 YEARS AGO - 2001Obituaries: Norman...