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Sandhills Prairie Refuge Association to Host “June Hike to Buffalo Bridge”

The Sandhills Prairie Refuge Association (SPRA) is excited to host a community guided hike on Saturday, June 6, at the Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge. The “June Hike to Buffalo Bridge” offers a unique opportunity for residents and visitors to explore the Wilderness Access Foot Trail and witness the stunning beauty of the Niobrara National Scenic River.

Area Students to Graduate from UNK on May 8

Graduate and undergraduate degrees will be conferred for 739 spring graduates at University of Nebraska at Kearney commencement exercises 10 a.m. Friday, May 8, at UNK’s Health and Sports Center.

The Advisor’s Take

Saving Early & Letting Time Work For You! As a young investor, you have a powerful ally on your side: time. When you start investing in your twenties or thirties for retirement, you can put it to work for you.

Aparagus Season in Full Swing Across Nebraska

As spring settles in across Nebraska, asparagus is making its annual return to gardens, farmers markets, and dinner tables. This seasonal favorite is easy to prepare, packed with nutrients, and for some, even worth hunting.

Jones Wins Nebraska Health Care Long Term Care Scholarship

The Nebraska Health Care Foundation (NHCF) has awarded more than $61,000 in annual scholarships and grants in support of its mission to attract, develop, and retain Nebraskans who serve those living in a nursing home or assisted living community.

Northeast Nebraska Heritage Museum Network

If you were out and about Saturday, May 2, in Stuart, you are among those wondering what was going on at the auditorium. Museum representatives from more than a dozen organizations gathered for the Spring 2026 Northeast Nebraska Heritage Museum Network Meeting.

The Forage Minute

As spring temperatures rise across Nebraska, now’s the time to plan your first alfalfa cutting. Getting that first cut right is more important than many realize. It sets the pace for the entire season.

Prairie Doc Perspectives:

When was the last time you thought about your neck? It’s easy to overlook, but your neck is a remarkably busy place. It houses the spinal cord, carrying signals between your brain and the rest of your body.

Sandhills Trap League Scores and Summer Trap and Skeet Dates

Second Week of Spring Trap League Scores 1st Class Auto team is in the lead with 412, followed by Mob County with 391, Weed Wackers with 376, Harrison Hutton Ferrier with 367, Buckley Steel with 359, and Doug’s Mobile with 354. Top shooters were Cassidy Zwiebel with 44, Harrison Hutton, Blaine Frizzell, Witten Painter, and Kyle Linkenfelter with 42. The first week, all shooters shot from the 16 yard line.