It’s been an interesting few days for officers associated with the Nuckolls County Sheriff’s office.

On Sunday the department advised an officer was called to the Hardy Main Street to investigate reports of a coyote behaving strangely. It was determined the coyote was sick and was properly disposed of.

Hardy residents were advised to not be alarmed if they heard gunshots in the small southeastern Nuckolls County community about 12:40 p.m.

Whenever, county residents observe a wild animal acting strangely, they are advised to report the observation to the county sheriff’s department...