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Chadron, NE (July 19, 2021) Due to forecasts of continuing dry and warm conditions, continued drought, multiple wildfires throughout South Dakota and continued increase of visitor usage, the NNFG enters Stage 1 Fire Restrictions began at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2021. Stage 1 fire restrictions limit certain activities and where and what type of fires visitors can have. This Forest Order covers the Pine Ridge Ranger District and the Oglala National Grassland and will remain in place until December 31, 2021 or until rescinded. The purpose of this Order is to protect public health, safety, and natural resources by preventing wildfires.

KEARNEY, (AP)-Marv and Judy Crouch are abuzz about their hobby. They’ve been beekeepers for the last four years.

BEATRICE, (AP)-A group at Homestead National Historical Park is continuing efforts to boost the population of two species of mussels in Gage County. The project began last July when 1,000 mussels - 500 fatmucket and 500 plain pocketbook mussels were distributed in Cub Creek at Homestead.

The railroad went through northern Nebraska in 1885. Even though equipment was primitive, and the work was done with man-powered shovels and genuine hide-covered horse-powered fresnos, it seemed to go fast. All the towns along the railroad were established at the same time the tracks were laid, and they served as locations where water could be added to the steam-powered train engines. Consequently all of the towns along the Chicago North Western Railway had their beginnings in 1885.

Columbus – Scam activity has seen a sharp increase over the weekend and into the start of the week, as scammers posing as Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) attempt to steal money from unsuspecting victims.

On 07/11/2021 at 3:45 a.m., officers responded to the 200 block of North Western Street for a report of a break in. A 26 year old South Dakota man was cited for criminal mischief.

JULY 22, 2021, LINCOLN — Nebraska State Troopers have completed their deployment to Texas after partnering with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) for multiple weeks. The troopers have all completed their final shift of work and are in the process of returning to Nebraska.

ACTIVITIES Cards daily at 1:00 p.m. Men’s coffee group daily at 9:30 a.m.

July 14, 2021 Frosty Drive In joined the Valentine Police Department for a Cone with a Cop event. This event is an offshoot of the Department’s Coffee with a Cop that focuses on offering no agendas or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in our community. Fifty-seven ice cream cones were handed out during this event. Officers from the Valentine Police Department, Cherry County Sheriff’s Office and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission enjoyed the opportunity to visit with adults and kids all while devouring a cool summer treat. Much appreciation Frosty Drive In for hosting the very first Cone with a Cop event!