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SBA relief still available

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
WASHINGTON—TheU.S.Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in South Dakota of the Feb. 9, 2026 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning April 15, 2025.

Register for the Hunt Safe course

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Hunters ages 12 through 29 must have proof on their person of the completion of: • Firearm Hunter Education while hunting any game with a firearm or air gun. • Bowhunter Education while hunting deer, antelope, elk or bighorn sheep with a bow or crossbow.

Nebraska Farm Bureau comments on EPA’s latest Waters of the U.S. proposal

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
LINCOLN, NEB. - Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB) submitted formal comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corp of Engineers on its latest proposal addressing the federal definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act.

Lincoln County Cattlemen to offer Extension programming at January 21 meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
NORTH PLATTE, NE.–– The Lincoln County Cattlemen will host a meeting January 21 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in North Platte, featuring educational programming from Nebraska Extension. The meeting will begin with a social at 5:30 p.m., followed by a meal at 6:00 p.m.

Clear the Piles two tire amnesty events set for 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Stacks of old tires taking up space on farms, ranches, and back lots will soon have a responsible place to go. Two events, both funded through Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive Grants from the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment, will be held locally in the spring of 2026.

Register for Private Pesticide Training and Certified Chemigation Training

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Private pesticide safety training has been set for Perkins, Chase, and Dundy Counties. Applicators are encouraged to attend one of the training sessions if their license is expiring or if they need to go to initial training. For training sessions outside Perkins, Chase, and Dundy Counties, visit pested.unl.edu.

Mountain lion season ends in Niobrara Unit

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The 2026 mountain lion hunting season in Nebraska’s Niobrara Unit closed Jan. 6 when the harvest sublimit of three females was met.

Lakeview Area News

Jean Burge
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Spending Christmas Day with Jack and Bonnie VanderWey was their son Jason and his wife Shelly, Nigel and daughter Scarlet, Cody, Shyla and children Wesley and Salem. Vern and Marlys Walkling enjoyed one of their Christmas gifts last Sunday - a night at Spearfish Canyon Lodge.

Winter at Fort Niobrara

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
by BJ Roshone As the winter deepens and the snow blankets the Sandhills, Fort Niobrara shines brighter than ever thanks to the combined efforts of soldiers and townsfolk from Valentine. This week, the garrison transformed its parade grounds and quarters into a festive scene worthy of the season.
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