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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.
First newspaper to be read at Tayo Lake? We’re not sure, but it’s for sure the first time a copy of the Hooker County Tribune’s Vacationer Issue has been there! Photo by Colby Osborn of his wife Amanda and their dogs Dakota and Mica soaking in the views of the Wind River Range in Wyoming.

First newspaper to be read at Tayo Lake? We’re not sure, but it’s for sure the first time a copy of the Hooker County Tribune’s Vacationer Issue has been there! Photo by Colby Osborn of his wife Amanda and their dogs Dakota and Mica soaking in the views of the Wind River Range in Wyoming.

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.

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...

Deadline for Baby Issue is Friday, Jan. 16

An annual favorite issue of the Tribune will be out soon!The Baby Issue will be Jan. 29. If you had a new addition to your family born in 2025, drop off, email or mail a photo of the new baby to tribune@nebnet.net or Hooker County Tribune, PO Box 125, Mullen, NE 69152.