Kearney was booming in 1889 when city boosters commissioned a promotional book The City of Kearney, Nebraska.
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Listening for Bats
A University of Nebraska–Lincoln scientist is working with federal and state agencies to use acoustic detectors to survey bat species and populations in Nebraska.
How to Help Search for Spotted Skunks
The Nebraska Game and Parks and the University of Nebraska Omaha are working to learn more about the spotted skunk. Here’s how you can help.
Tapping for Liquid Gold – Black Walnut Syrup
The tree sap begins to flow. It looks — and almost tastes — like water. But, after being boiled for an hour, it reduces into what Dan Hejl calls “liquid gold” — syrup he collects himself.
Have Dogs, Will Hunt
With pheasant and quail season heading into its third and final month, roughly one-third of upland hunters have packed it in for the year. Not Mike Plate and Aric Werner.
January Wildlife Viewing – Go Owling
Don’t let cold temperatures keep you cooped up inside this winter. January is a great time to look and listen for owls, an activity known as “owling.”