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Washington, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), released the following statement after the Biden administration authorized the release of one million barrels of gasoline from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

The RC&D Lick Tub Challenge is taking place again this year at the Sandhills Ranch Expo. Kim Burge, director of the RC&D announced that the contest is on for 2024.

The Nebraska State Fair will pay tribute to America’s veterans during its annual Veterans Day celebration at 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 2, in the Heartland Events Center.

The 19th annual Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame banquet and induction ceremony will be held June 8, 2024 at the 4-H Building at the Cherry County Fairgrounds, in Valentine. Social Hour will begin at 4:00 p.m., benefit auction will take place at 5:00 p.m., banquet at 6:00 p.m. and induction ceremony will begin at 7:00 p.m. CST.

With the kickoff to summer rapidly approaching, Nebraska Game and Parks reminds boaters to brush up on safety rules in preparation for peak boating season. Follow these 10 tips reduce the risk of incidents and help ensure a safe and enjoyable day on the water.

Winds were gusty all day long Thursday, May 23, 2024. According to NOAA Weather, they gusted up to 46 mph. Then the skies grew dark and ominous in the early evening hours. Mammatus clouds gathered - which are an indication of cool, sinking air. Since they form on thunderstorm anvils, it’s possible you may see mammatus clouds without being impacted by the thunderstorm, according to www.learnweather.com Later in the evening, the rain began falling leaving behind .30 inches according to NOAA. So far, May has had 2.26 inches of rain, with the most falling on Tuesday, May 21 where .87 was recorded. All of this is great for the Sandhills to green up for the upcoming tourist season, for cattle to enjoy lush, green meadows, and the beginnings of haying season.

Think you’re fast? Fine out how fast you can be when you sign up for the annual Niobrara Festival River Race that will be held at Berry Bridge. To sign up go to: https://www.signupgenius.com/ go/10C0B49ACAB2EABFDC7048163946niobrara?useFullSite=true#/, or sign up that day.

What is BRAN? For over 40 years, Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska (BRAN) riders have experienced epic cycling, enjoying the small town hospitality and the beauty of the rolling terrain on the great plains through Nebraska. BRAN is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization that utilizes its revenues for scholarships for high school students to attend Nebraska trade schools, colleges, universities or other post secondary education programs.

Nothing says camping season has arrived more than Memorial Day weekend, the three-day kickoff to summer. With a little advanced planning campers can find their perfect site for memorable outdoor experiences all summer long.

The Better Business Bureau of the Midwest Plains (BBB) has completed an investigation into the online retailer Wrenley & Brynn, which markets women’s clothing and claims to operate from an address in Olathe, Kansas. In less than a month, BBB has received 23 complaints and 7 negative customer reviews about the alleged company. The BBB Business Profile for Wrenley & Brynn has attracted nearly 300 inquiries, and the total monetary loss reported by consumers amounts to several thousand dollars. Early Scam Tracker reports also indicated potential fraudulent activities, leading BBB to urge affected consumers to file complaints.