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WASHINGTON – The Senate unanimously approved U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Michael Bennet’s (D-Colo.), bipartisan resolution designating May 29 as Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day.

by Josh Funk Associated Press OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, NE (AP) — Generations of American families have grown up not knowing exactly what happened to their loved ones who died while serving their country in World War II and other conflicts.

Ease your way through the busy summer season with the help of some pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory garden produce. Add them to your garden or containers or purchase the produce at your local farmer’s market.

Integrated pest management, or IPM, is a strategy that uses a combination of methods to manage pests to avoid unacceptable damage while also protecting the health of humans, pets, other nontargets, and the environment. Here are a few IPM tips.

ACTIVITIES Cards/Board Games/Pool available daily. Men’s coffee group daily at 9:30 a.m.

Lincoln-Temperatures in Nebraska from June to early September can rise into the upper 90’s and can even reach into the 100’s. As temperatures rise, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) reminds Nebraskans to stay informed of upcoming weather forecasts and prepare for extreme heat.

The Valentine City Council met for their regular meeting, Thursday, June 13, 2024. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. with the following in attendance: Council members Ross Brockley, Neil Wescott, Kalli Kieborz, Kyle Arganbright; City Manager Shane Siewert, and City Clerk Deanna Schmit. Council member Brad Arnold was excused for National Guard duty.

NH-97, Merritt Reservoir North. What’s next: Asphalt placement is complete. Werner Construction has mobilized off the project. HWY 97 around Merritt Reservoir is now a smoother, wider roadway. Driveways have been replaced and are operational.

July 4th begs for a united togetherness and you’ll find that under the pavilion - rain or shine - at the Cherry County Fairgrounds. This special God and Country Song Festival will begin at 12:30 p.m.

It’s hard to imagine anything larger than a bovine, bison, or bigfoot traipsing across the Sandhills of Nebraska, but there’s proof that there is. Don Ormesher was an avid fossil hunter, and lived on the Thacher Cattle Company ranch, just a short distance from the Y on Highway 83 and 20.