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Despite recent federal and state approval, construction of a controversial 226-mile transmission line is once again paused in parts of the Sandhills — the latest stumbling block in a 14-year battle.

Nebraska agriculture will be under our nation’s greatest spotlight this summer as the Nebraska State Fair partners with the Office of Governor Jim Pillen and the Great American State Fair to showcase the state’s agricultural excellence during America’s 250th anniversary celebration.

What’s one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect plants in the landscape or garden? It’s mulch. Mulch insulates plants and plant roots during extreme temperature fluctuations while reducing water loss through evaporation.

Come visit all of Nebraska’s county fairs ! It’ll be a summer road trip to remember. We’ve compiled a list of all of the Nebraska county fairs happening this summer, from the Nebraska Association of Fair Managers (NAFM).

by Becka Kolle | Nebraska Extension Master Gardener volunteer Did you know the terms wildflower and Native Plant are often used interchangeably? But there are a few slight differences. Wildflowers are generally flowering herbaceous plants that can be native to the area or introduced by people, while native plants are typically those found growing prior to European settlers. Many marketed wildflower seed mixes are not native wildflowers. Most contain non-native annuals that may offer little to no nutritional value to native pollinators. Stay tuned this week as we highlight some native options to consider for your backyard.

Join the Valentine Area Arts Council at the Valentine Public Library on Wednesday, July 8, at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Andrew Utecht will be performing The Three Little Pigs - A Fractured Fairytale.

Whether you are a seasoned professional, an aspiring creator, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of visual expression, the Sand Painters Art Club provides a thriving network of creators. Dedicated to fostering art through fellowship and a growth mindset, the club bridges communities across Nebraska and South Dakota, offering a supportive environment with absolutely no boundaries to membership.

HAYS, KS - June 16, 2026 - Fort Hays State University has named 1,996 students to the Deans Honor Roll for the spring 2026 semester including Parker Andrews of Nenzel, NE. The Deans Honor Roll includes undergraduate students only.

June 26, 2026 - The University of Wyoming lists the following student, from Valentine, to the 2026 spring semester Presidents Honor Roll which consists of regularly enrolled undergraduates who earned a 4.0, “A” grade-point average for the semester. To be eligible, students must have been enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours taken for letter grades - Hayes Hammond.

The University of Nebraska Medical Center has announced their Spring 2026 Deans List for students enrolled in nursing, dentistry, pharmacy and the allied health professions of medical imaging and therapeutic sciences program and medical laboratory science.