The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will consider recommendations for a 2026 mountain lion hunting season. Staff will recommend a mountain lion season in the Pine Ridge, Niobrara and Wildcat Hills units, with one adjustment from the 2025 season.

I rarely discuss end-time events, but I’ve been receiving emails with questions pertaining to the church being removed from the earth, the second coming of Jesus, and the antiChrist. The reason is simple why I avoid these topics, and it has to do with being unsure of my interpretations of them. I’m sure you are aware there are many opinions about eschatology with most Bible teachers and scholars being convinced they are correct. But, if all Bible passages were crystal clear, there would only be one Christian church and every follower of God would be in agreement without any strife or divisions. The purpose of this column is not a place to be controversial over religious doctrines or stir up anger over political positions, but to present inspirational and encouraging messages to help us understand what God wants from us and what our responsibilities are to Him. On the other hand, we are not to be afraid to stand for truth due to fear of public criticism. Pastors face this every Sunday. Therefore, with so many important questions about our future, I’m curious like most of you about what is going to happen and hoping I will be able to discern the signs. Just let me say my personal views are not set in dogmatic concrete, but rather are possible scenarios and considerations.

August 10 A traffic stop was made on a vehicle driving 104 mph on Highway 20. The driver received a citation for speeding 39 mph over the posted speed limit and no proof of insurance.

The team of Ann Hoch, Wendy Wilkins and Jen Martin won the Ainsworth women’s league golf title with a total of 100.5 points. The team of Kathy Worrell, Stephanie Kinzie and Julie Micheel finished second in the league with 97.5 points, followed by the team of Rylee Pierce, Chelsey Peterson, Danielle Palmer and Brenda Konkoleski in third with 86 points.

Martin Gonzalez, Kevin Martin and Cody Goochey shared the top spot Thursday during men’s league golf at the Ainsworth Golf Course with 1-over par rounds of 37. Heath Rudnick, Brett Knoetzel and Graig Kinzie finished one shot back with rounds of 38, followed by Dane Sears, Dallas Fowler and Joel Klammer with rounds of 39.

August always seems to be a time when certain weeds can become quite noticeable in pastures. That is especially true this summer where many parts of Nebraska have had abundant summer rains.