Published by jason@omahadail... on Wed, 11/08/2023 - 5:00am
Louise Mabulo, the founder of the Cacao project, called on students to use their voices to advocate for food sustainability on Sept. 29 during the 7th annual Nebraska Youth Climate Summit.
“Sustainable farming has always existed. It has just been cast aside in the pursuit of fast, easy and cheap food,” Mabulo said.
Published by jason@omahadail... on Wed, 11/08/2023 - 3:00am
Brian Jorde said most people didn’t think he or his clients had much of a chance to stop a pair of carbon dioxide pipelines after the plans were announced two years ago.
“‘You all are a nuisance. We all know this is getting permitted.’ That has been the attitude of these pipelines since day one, and here we are,” Jorde said.
Published by jason@omahadail... on Wed, 11/08/2023 - 2:00am
The requests for tips for service are coming more frequently these days, as cashless payment methods with automated tipping options proliferate at checkout counters. To help make responding to these prompts less awkward, tipping experts offer some guidelines. First, it's worth knowing that you can always decline to tip in scenarios where limited service was provided.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 11/01/2023 - 4:00am
When Job Mayhue was a first-year student at the University of Michigan, both his girlfriend and best friend revealed within two weeks of each other that they had been sexually assaulted.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 11/01/2023 - 2:00am
TOPEKA — A three-year, $3.9 million federal grant will enable Kansas State University and University of Nebraska-Lincoln to collaborate on a project to diversify the teacher workforce in the Dodge City, Kansas, school district and five school districts in Nebraska.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 10/25/2023 - 3:00am
October is the ASPCA's Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. If you're thinking about adding a rescue dog to your family, you may want to consider buying pet insurance coverage to help keep your furry new friend healthy. Pet insurance isn't right for everyone. For example, it can be pricey if you're adopting a senior dog. But it can come in handy if you'd struggle to pay a hefty emergency vet bill or if treating a chronic condition would be tough on your budget. Here's what to consider when buying pet insurance for a rescue dog.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 10/25/2023 - 2:00am
Young people working in teams. Solving STEM challenges. Running and playing outside, exploring nature. Making art. Having new experiences with new friends. Growing and preparing food. Discovering passions, dreaming about their future.
Published by jason@omahadail... on Wed, 10/18/2023 - 5:00am
LINCOLN — An international foundation dedicated to preserving “quiet places” will honor Nebraska’s scenic Niobrara River for its “pristine natural soundscape largely free from man-made noise.”
On Oct. 20, Indiana-based Quiet Parks International will designate the 76-mile-long Niobrara National Scenic River corridor east of Valentine as an official “Quiet Trail.”