The cranes are returning. Will the tourists?
People in the Platte River's Big Bend region look to the sky in early March when they hear familiar notes sung by a few high-flying sandhill cranes. They know the full-throated chorus isn't far behind.

People in the Platte River's Big Bend region look to the sky in early March when they hear familiar notes sung by a few high-flying sandhill cranes. They know the full-throated chorus isn't far behind.

Chris Mather brings more than 16 years of experience with the National Park Service to the position.
Listeners of 987 The Big Boy will have multiple chances each weekday to cash in during the station's new "Workin' 9 to 5" contest, featuring a $1,000 grand prize.
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Wyo., has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Cheyenne, Kimball, Morrill and Banner counties until 5:30 p.m. today.
People who struggle with mobility will now have an easier time seeing Nebraska’s tallest waterfall.
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The Internal Revenue Service is issuing tax relief announcements for taxpayers affected by five separate disasters.