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05/19/2026 · Meagher & Broadwater Region

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The Week's Weirdest: Underground Chickens, Airborne Dentures, and One Determined Raccoon

A homeowners association discovers an illegal basement poultry operation, a man loses his teeth mid-skydive, and wildlife officials respond to their strangest call in years.

05/18/2026

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The Weekend Escape

Where US-83 Crosses the Niobrara: A Sandhills Weekend Nobody Talks About

Valentine, Nebraska sits at the edge of the Sandhills where the Niobrara River cuts through grass-covered dunes. You can canoe past waterfalls, eat pie at a counter that's fed ranchers since 1947, and camp under stars that light up the whole sky.

05/17/2026

Move It Monday

Your Ankles Are Weak and It's Slowing You Down

Most runners blame their knees or hips when they feel sluggish, but the real problem often starts at the ankle. Here's how to fix it in under five minutes.

05/17/2026

From Scratch

The Potato Salad You Make When You Want People to Like You

Forget mayonnaise. The best potato salad I know uses brown butter and vinegar to turn a picnic side dish into something people will text you about later.

05/17/2026

On the Scene

Your Weekend Wants You to Leave the House

Three concerts, two food festivals, and one art opening you can walk into without a reservation. Plus the sleeper pick that will beat all of them.

05/17/2026

The Workshop

The Mortise and Tenon: Why This 4,000-Year-Old Joint Still Beats Screws

You can learn the mortise and tenon joint in a weekend, and it will outlast every piece of furniture you own. Here's how to cut your first one with tools you can afford.

05/17/2026