BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 AUGUST 13, TUESDAY) The howl of coyotes is becoming an increasingly common sound in Nebraska’s urban areas, from Blair to Omaha to Lincoln. As cities expand into once-rural landscapes, residents are finding themselves face-to-face with these adaptable predators, sparking concern and debate. In Blair’s Southern Hills subdivision, resident Larry Hefling recently took…
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Blair, Nebraska: Dustbowl Ahead?
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (MARCH 20, 2024) In Blair, Nebraska, a Facebook thread started by Judi LaScala has evolved into a poignant discussion reflecting the community’s concerns over environmental conservation and the intersection with agricultural needs. LaScala’s post, questioning the widespread removal of trees, “Trees are what helped during the dust bowl. Shelterbelts. I dont get it,…