Ag and Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks enforces temporary campfire ban
Spend some time this spring in Nebraska’s state parks. During May, a variety of events are planned for those of all ages and interests.

Pillen’s promises: Economic boom and little harm for neighbors. They haven’t always panned out.
As he grew Nebraska’s largest hog operation, Jim Pillen made economic and environmental assurances to residents of small communities where he was looking to build. Some residents profited. Others say Pillen Family Farms prospered while they suffered.