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How late should you water in the fall? Trees and shrubs that are not fully hydrated in the fall are prone to winter desiccation. During winter, photosynthesis is slowed down but deciduous plants still lose water through exposed bark, twigs and buds. Evergreen trees and shrubs lose water at a higher rate through their foliage. A deep watering once a month in the fall until the ground freezes can help the plant survive winter conditions.

Daily breakfast at Cody and Kilgore: cereal, toast, fruit, juice and milk. Daily lunch at Cody and Kilgore: salad bar, relish tray, fruit and milk.

Lincoln-The news series “Speaking of Nebraska” returns to Nebraska Public Media with four all-new episodes in October. Covering issues important to Nebraskans, the series airs on television at 7:00 p.m.

Incidents/Arrests On 09/11/2023 at 12:15 p.m., a report of elder abuse was filed with the department. The investigation is ongoing.

Chauncy Crow Dog, Rapid City, SD. Theft-unlawful taking $5,000+, bound over to District Court - Chief Miller.

Lincoln – Governor Jim Pillen has declared September as National Preparedness Month in Nebraska. He is reminding all Nebraskans how important it is for individuals, families, and communities to prepare for disasters and emergencies.

The Tyler Vanderheiden Memorial Run, an annual race aimed at raising awareness and understanding of mental health, raised more than $9,000 for Nebraska Game and Parks state park trails in 2023. The donation could trigger access of up to $32,000 in matching federal Recreation Trails Program funds, if a grant application by Game and Parks is successful this fall.

The National Coalition for a Week Without Driving announces their inaugural National Week Without Driving challenge, which will be held October 2-8, 2023. The#WeekWithoutDrivingchallenges elected leaders, advocates, and individuals to understand the barriers for non-drivers.

The Valentine Police Department had been monitoring the whereabouts of a mountain lion for the past couple weeks, and confirmed a second sighting within the Valentine city limits via video evidence early last week.

Cherry County Attorney Eric A. Scott has announced that a Kansas City man wanted for murder has been apprehended in Cherry County.