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January is National Radon Action Month, and NCDHD is urging community members to take action to protect their health and their homes. Radon, an invisible, odorless, and tasteless radioactive gas, is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. It’s a serious health risk, but the good news is that radon exposure is preventable.

You’re bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that’s exactly how it played out for Ainsworth on Friday, January 3rd against the Mullen Broncos. Ainsworth was on the road and managed a 49-45 win over the Mullen Broncos for their second win of the season.

The 2025 mountain lion hunting season in Nebraska’s Niobrara Unit closed January 2nd after three mountain lions, one male and two females, were harvested on opening day. Regulations require the Niobrara Unit to be closed once the annual harvest limit of four mountain lions — with a sublimit of 2 females — is reached.

The Ainsworth Bulldogs took a 45-36 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cozad Haymakers on Saturday, December 21st. Several Bulldog players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short.

Ainsworth Wrestlers competed in the Elgin Public-Pope John Wrestling Tourney on December 21st. Team scores: 1.

The Ainsworth Lady Bulldogs picked up their second win of the season at the Holiday Tournament held in Summerland on December 27th and 28th. The Lady Bulldogs played the Wakefield Lady Trojans in first round action at the Holiday Tournament on December 27th and came away with a 46-40 win.

Coming off the Holiday Moratoreum, the Ainsworth Bulldogs competed in the Holiday Tournament in Summerland on December 27th and 28th. The Summerland Holiday Tourney in Ewing showcased Summerland, Ainsworth, Wakefield and Winside.

The Ainsworth Girls Wrestling Team was in Valentine on December 20th for the Valentine Girls Invite. As a team, Ainworth placed 6th with 59 team points out of 16 teams competing.

The Ainsworth Lady Bulldogs ran up against a tough team in the Broken Bow Lady Indians and lost 37-74. Ainsworth hosted Broken Bow on Friday, December 20th.

The Ainsworth Lady Bulldogs were dealt a 54-19 loss at the hands of Valentine on Tuesday, December 17th in Valentine. The Lady Bulldogs had a slight advantage over the Lady Badgers in the first quarter with a 7-6 lead.