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Timing is everything when controlling weeds

Elizabeth Exstrom, Hor-ticulture Nebraska

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

The saying, “Timing is everything,” could never be more true when it comes to weed control. Proper timing of herbicide applications can save you the frustration of dealing with a lawn full of weeds while also providing better control of those pesky plants.

What to do if you or your pet encounters a bat

News Staff

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

North Platte - West Central District Health Department (WCDHD) is informing the public that a bat collected in North Platte has tested positive for rabies.While a positive rabies test is important to take seriously, the presence of rabies in bats is not unexpected.

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Looking Back

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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

1 YEAR AGO - 2025Kelly Marsh named Sandhills Sharptail Shootout Volunteer of the Year Obituaries: Daniel Osborn, Eula Klapal, Jerry Adamson 5 YEARS AGO - 2021Obituaries: Jerry Carson, Donna Jensen 10 YEARS AGO - 2016Obituary: Catherine “Beth” Harding 25 YEARS AGO - 2001New Arrival: Jency Mae to...

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Church Calendar

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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

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.

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Sandhills Calendar

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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 7:00 EMT training meeting, Ambulance garage MONDAY, OCTOBER 57:00 American Legion Marcy Upton Post, #109, Red’s Cafe6:00 Mullen Volunteer Firemen business meeting, Firehall WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 7:00 Fair Board, Village meeting room THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 7:00 Commercial Club,...

Sandhills Sharptail Shootout committee members, l-r: Shauna Donohoe, Tim Andersen, JW Schmid, Shane Carr, Billy Casey, Brandon Boyer, Emily McIntosh, Ethan Kearns. Dane Peterson

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39th Sandhills Sharptail Shootout held

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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

by Gerri Peterson The 39th annual Sandhills Sharptail Shootout was held in Mullen last week, with the awards banquet held at the Hooker County Community Center on Saturday, Sept. 19.Twenty teams competed this year, representing 14 states: Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas,...

Gerri Peterson with her fist place award in Detroit last week. Shelby Pitzer

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Tribune wins national awards

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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Winners of the National Newspaper Association Foundation’s 2026 Better Newspaper Contest were recognized at the awards ceremony held Friday, Sept. 18 during NNAF’s 140th Annual Convention in Detroit, Michigan.In the 2026 Better Newspaper Editorial Contest, newspapers submitted 1,552 entries; in the...

Part of the Mullen EMS squad pictured at their business meeting this past Monday evening with their award, l-r: Barb Svoboda, Avery Marshall, Sooky Marks, Anna Baum, Melody McDowell, Chad Myers. Gerri Peterson

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Mullen EMS named Flat Rock Squad of the Year

Barb Svoboda

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Each September, Flat Rock Fire & EMS Training holds a large conference in North Platte. Flat Rock Fire & EMS Training is a not-for-profit organization committed to providing training and education to Nebraska’s volunteer Fire & EMS squads.

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Ballot for 2026 general election certified

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Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Lincoln - Secretary of State Bob Evnen has certified the final list of candidates for office and ballot measures for the Nov. 3 general election ballot.The 2026 general election will include three initiative ballot measures. Ballot numbers were selected through a random drawing, starting with #440.

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New Nebraska Public Media series explores remarkable collections

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Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Lincoln - What starts with a single object can become hundreds, each adding another chapter to a personal story.Nebraska Public Media’s new seven-episode digital-only series “Weird. Wonderful. Collected!” explores remarkable collections and the passionate people behind them.

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