Hansen concerned with child welfare

abottrell@nptelegraph.com

Agri/eco-tourism workshop planned for NP on Jan. 31

hjohnson@nptelegraph.com

Lake Wanahoo could be newest gem in state park system

Lake Wanahoo, a 1,777-acre flood-control project north of Wahoo, could become the newest recreational hot spot in the statewide park system operated by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

Visitor improvement fund gets 7 grant requests

A Lincoln bowling association hoping to host a regional professional tournament has asked Lancaster County for $9,500 to buy bleachers and equipment.

Start Planning Your Nebraska Vacation

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Briefs: Mobridge Chamber Tourism Ice Fishing Tourney Set For Jan. 14

MOBRIDGE — This year’s 11th annual Mobridge Chamber Tourism Ice Fishing Tournament filled its 450 two man team limit in 41 minutes, 28 seconds and these 900 anglers are scheduled to vie for over $150,000 in cash and prizes on Saturday, January 14 on Lake Oahe.

Nebraska bird site adds sound

This library is getting noisy — and that’s fine with the management. Nebraska’s Bird Library, an online resource for information about the state’s birds, recently added sound files to some species.

New state laws will take effect Sunday

LINCOLN — Enjoying the great outdoors at a Nebraska state park or recreation area will cost more starting Sunday.

Workshop on using Neb. farms for tourism planned

Experts on agricultural and ecology-based tourism will offer tips on how to develop new attractions in Nebraska at a two-day workshop.

State tourism could get a boost from strategic plan

BRIDGEPORT — Nebraska’s third-largest industry needs more support, such as enhanced signage, more aggressive promotion and removal of bureaucratic barriers, in order to meet its full potential.