Body Lincoln, Neb. – Producing more and doing it with less is sustainability in Nebraska. As farmers are working long hours to bring their crops in this harvest, Nebraska Corn celebrates the vital work each of them does this National Farmer’s Day on October 12.

Body Alyse Foster was crowned Queen during Peru State College’s Homecoming. Alyse is the daughter of Mike Foster and Peru State alumni Katie Foster and is the granddaughter of John and Sara Gilbert. She is from Indianola, Nebraska.

Body Karen Philips of Holdrege and Doris Bellamy were in Phillipsburg, KS. on Saturday to watch Hayden Bellamy of Colby, KS play in a Regional Tennis Tournament.

Body (GRAND ISLAND, NE)- Planting tall grass prairies and wildflowers is vital for Nebraska’s wildlife.

Body People planning to launch boats in Nebraska this fall should beware of low-water conditions across the state. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission advises boaters to be patient and cautious when launching and loading a boat.

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Body Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) is encouraging everyone to review how they wash their hands. Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps to take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others.

Body October has made its presence known by giving us our first frost of the season, at least in the low-lying areas. There’s not much evidence of a frost here on The Hill.

Body The 39th annual Applefest was held in Orleans on Saturday, October 7. The festival had over 100 vendors that filled the Ag Center, 4H building, Legion, streets and park. A parade in the morning was followed by plenty of kids activities and wagon rides.

Body The Elwood Public Schools Board of Education met on Monday, October 9th, 2023. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.