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May 27, 2026 – The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) opened the Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory, a state-of-the-art laboratory facility today that will provide the U.S. cattle industry with innovative tools and advanced technologies to manage and eliminate the invasive fly and tick pests that threaten the U.S. cattle industry.

Lincoln, NE ~ June 1, 2026 — Nebraska Extension will host its annual Summer Stocker/Yearling Tour on June 23 near Broken Bow, offering cattle producers an opportunity to learn from Nebraska operations managing through ongoing drought conditions and explore current research and management strategies for stocker and yearling systems.

The American Red Cross has an urgent need for donors and is counting on people to act now and book a time to give lifesaving blood. Donors of all blood types are essential in keeping the blood supply strong enough to withstand summer challenges.

Tangy Rhubarb Cream Cheese Squares For the crust: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes For the filling: 3 cups rhubarb, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 1 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 large eggs 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350°F . Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.

May 26, 2026 ~ Lincoln, NE – The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month as an opportunity for all to discover mental health resources, learn, share, and start conversations about supporting one another’s well-being journey. Mental health can affect anyone regardless of background or circumstance.

Very few first-class letters arrive in our mailbox anymore, with the exception of a few bills, so when a letter arrives addressed specifically to one of us, it does not go directly to the waste basket as does the abundant amountof advertisementsand political cards. Such was the case a few days ago when my husband received a letter from a “Twin Rocks Land Company; Monument, Colorado”.

Spring is here, flowers are blooming, and outdoor activities are back in full swing. Unfortunately, warmer weather also brings mosquitoes, ticks, spiders, snakes, and stinging insects. Your Poison Center shares these tips to help prevent and treat common bites and stings.

The area received about a half inch of rain over the weekend! Yes, it was much needed, and hopefully high temps and winds don’t dry it out right away. The country looks refreshed! Ron and Becky Patton attended Maria Grillo’s graduation in Wanblee on Thursday, then went to Mitchell for graduation on Friday, and enjoyed a visit with David and Katelynn Williams.

Lincoln, NE – The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will issue its first round of Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) benefits. Summer EBT is available to families with eligible school-age children to help them buy groceries during the summer months.

May 27, 2026 (Ainsworth, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin May 29 on Nebraska Highway 70 (N-70), from reference post 171.94 proceeding east to reference post 179.94 at the Wheeler/ Antelope County Line, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.