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New Smithsonian Exhibition Opens Featuring Fossil Tortoise From Nebraska
7+ hour, 49+ min ago (189+ words) KUVR - New Smithsonian Exhibition Opens Featuring Fossil Tortoise From Nebraska Rural Radio Network Nebraska History Takes Center Stage in New Exhibition at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History WASHINGTON, D. C. " A rare piece of Nebraska history is taking center stage at…...
Researchers study microfossils at Toadstool Geologic Park
1+ week, 6+ day ago (477+ words) The thrill of discovering an ancient beaver fossil or'locating'freshwater fish fossils exactly where scientists expected to find them'based on modeling'developed'studying in Paraguay was on display at Toadstool Geologic Park and Trailside Museum this month." Researchers from four institutions set up…...
NRCS/NRD Local Working Group Meeting
1+ week, 6+ day ago (193+ words) A Local Working Group that provides advice on the priorities for many U. S. Department of Agriculture conservation programs will meet June 11, 2026 from 5: 30pm to 6: 30pm at the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resource District at 1508 Square Turn Boulevard, Norfolk NE. The public is encouraged to…...
KRVN 880 " KRVN 93. 1 " KAMI - Central Platte NRD Board to Issue Cease-and-Desist Orders for Nitrogen Management Violations
2+ week, 4+ day ago (575+ words) Annual crop reports and water and soil sampling are required to help producers evaluate nitrogen management practices and assist the NRD in monitoring and protecting groundwater quality. The Board approved a motion to file cease-and-desist orders to 37 producers for these…...
Drought planning groups across state urge public to conserve water
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (266+ words) Rural Radio Network LINCOLN, Neb. " The Platte Basin Coalition, the Lower Platte River Drought Consortium, the Republican River Basin NRDs, and the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) are urging the public to utilize water conservation best practices…...
City of West Point to do more water flushings next week
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (185+ words) The City of West Point is planning on doing more flushings of the Water System next week. The low side, which is everything from about Monitor Street West will be flushed on Monday while the high side" The City of…...
Gov. Pillen Receives Water Quality & Quantity Task Force Report
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (203+ words) We are the envy of the nation because of our water resources, and we must do everything possible to protect and enhance those resources. The approach we are taking is through innovation and education, not more regulation," said Gov. Pillen....
Water task force recommends incentive'based approach to protect Nebraska water supply
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (488+ words) Irrigation is the lifeblood of Nebraska agriculture. Now, water leaders deliver recommendations focused on reducing nitrate contamination while ensuring water is available across Nebraska. A governor'appointed Water Quality and Quantity Task Force is is recommending incentive'based strategies to protect Nebraska's…...
Tri-Basin NRD to hold Board of Directors meeting/work session
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (264+ words) KUVR - Tri-Basin NRD to hold Board of Directors meeting/work session'Rural Radio Network Notice is hereby given that the Tri-Basin Natural Resources District Board of Directors will hold a Work Session meeting at 10: 00 a. m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Tri-Basin NRD Office,…...
2. 3 magnitude earthquake recorded near Sleepy Hollow, New York
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (80+ words) (NEW YORK) " A 2. 3 magnitude earthquake struck about half a mile west of Sleepy Hollow, New York, on Tuesday morning, the U. S. Geological Survey confirmed. The earthquake struck at 10: 18 a. m. ET. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates....