Thursday evening, September 15, 2022, a community educational tree planting was conducted under the guidance of Nebraska Forest Service Professional Tree and Landscape Community Forester Chrissy Land.

Come experience the creatures of the night with a unique opportunity to see the Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge after dark. On October 29 at 7 pm CT, come join Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge staff and learn about the animals and sounds of the night during the Hoots and Howls program. Come experience the wonders of the night sky through large telescopes, including one that is accessible, with National Park Service Staff at 8:15 pm CT. These programs start at the upper Fort Falls trailhead in Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge. Be prepared to walk in the dark with sturdy shoes, bug repellent and water.

1897: 125 Years Ago “Our school has reopened after being closed for three days for fear of typhoid fever being carried by the teacher.” “F. W.

One of the blessings of Nebraska is the border we share with the State of Wyoming, and the feeling is mutual. The similarities between the people, the culture, and the values in western Nebraska and eastern Wyoming are numerous.

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Thank Heavens for Nebraska Congressional District Debates With the presumptive next Nebraska Governor refusing to debate and a general election ballot largely devoid of Democrat challengers, this hardly seems like an election year. Thanks to the candidates running for the First and Second Congressional Districts, there are at least two races worth watching come November 8 and both are providing live TV debates, albeit along predictable party lines.