James Williams, left, of the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, answers questions from Culbertson farmers Francis Freihe, and Roland Miller, at the special meeting Tuesday at the city auditorium.

Brian Dunnigan, director of the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, will outline options on how Nebraska can comply with the Republican River Compact and Kansas v. Nebraska lawsuit settlement during dry years, Thursday, 1 p.m. at the Holdrege City Auditorium, 421 Grant Street.

The North Platte City Council approved three collective bargaining agreements as it rolled through a relatively deep docket Tuesday night.

Breaded, buttered or barbecued, food at the Nebraska State Fair is an attraction all its own.

The Irrigation Strategies Field Tour Series will focus on showing farmers and crop consultants management strategies to conserve water.

Most of the money is going to small, rural communities. The state Department of Economic Development announced the awards on Monday.

Angela Moore now of Alma, Neb., had a family portrait made with husband Shaun and their children, Caden, 7, Kaylee, 4, and Colten, 17 months.

Mike LePorte visits with Tom Schwarz of Bertrand about tours of Nebraska organic operations.