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Bison Return Program Is Now Helping Native American Ranchers Build Herds

Published by Nikki Palmer on Mon, 11/07/2022 - 3:00am

LINCOLN — For years, Wayne Frederick and his father managed a herd of bison held by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe of south-central South Dakota.

But now, a unique partnership between a tribal nonprofit that helps Native ranchers raise bison and the Nature Conservancy is helping Frederick start his own commercial herd.

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New Calculator Tackles Inequality In Missing Persons Stories

Published by Nikki Palmer on Mon, 11/07/2022 - 2:00am

NEW YORK (AP) — If you went missing, how much press would you be "worth"? The Columbia Journalism Review unveiled a tool on Thursday that calculates the number of stories your disappearance would net, based on demographics.

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Nebraska Educator Lee Perez Among Top Five Exceptional Educators Honored For Service To Their Communities And The Teaching Profession

Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 11/04/2022 - 1:00am

Washington, D.C., November 2, 2022 — The NEA Foundation announced today that five public school educators will receive one of public education’s highest honors, the Horace Mann Award for Teaching Excellence. The award, sponsored by the Horace Mann Educators Foundation, recognizes educators for their exceptional skill in the classroom, attention to equity and diversity, engagement of families and communities, commitment to ongoing professional development, and advocacy for the profession.

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What One Needs To Know To Get Started In Private Equity

Published by Nikki Palmer on Thu, 11/03/2022 - 2:00am

NEW YORK, (Newswire.com) – Thanks to the growing prevalence of online alternative investment platforms like Yieldstreet, investing in private equity has become easier and more accessible than ever before. However, because access to this category has been historically limited to a very small portion of the investing community, there are still many investors who find themselves increasingly interested in the private equity space, but who may not know exactly where to begin.

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Why Inflation Will Likely Stay Sky-High Regardless Of Which Party Wins The Midterms

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 11/02/2022 - 4:00am

Soaring inflation is the top issue for a lot of voters heading into the midterms, with most saying Republicans would do a better job of handling the problem.

Indeed, Republican candidates are taking full advantage of voter concern about inflation by hammering Democrats on the issue and pushing their own ideas to fight inflation, such as cutting both government spending and taxes.

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Our Dirty Water: Nebraska’s Nitrate Problem Is Growing Worse. It’s Likely Harming Our Kids.

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 11/02/2022 - 1:00am

Nick Herringer and his mother Tammy Herringer stand in front of their house northwest of Hastings. Their water, drawn from their privately drilled well, showed a nitrate level of 18 parts per million earlier this year, much higher than the EPA limit of 10 ppm. (Courtesy Photo)

Nick Herringer claps along with a metronome. He draws lines on a big screen, repeating patterns drawn by the computer. He identifies icons of cars when they flash before his eyes. This is the 22-year-old’s speech and cognitive therapy, which he has been doing at least twice a week. Every week. For three years.

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5 Alternative Asset Classes To Invest In Today

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 11/01/2022 - 3:00am

NEW YORK, (Newswire.com) – Amidst an ongoing economic downturn, investors are fleeing the stock market in search of alternative investment opportunities. Before the emergence of online alternative investment platforms like Yieldstreet, this would have been an incredibly difficult task for the average investor, but today it's as easy as identifying an alternative asset class that suits their objectives and finding the best option.

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Metro Offers Free Bus Rides On Election Day

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 11/01/2022 - 1:00am

OMAHA — Metro will provide free bus rides on Nov. 8, general election day.

On that day anyone will be able to board a Metro bus, ORBT or MOBY fare-free, according to an announcement by the transit company.

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U.S. Postal Service Reveals Stamps For 2023

Published by Nikki Palmer on Mon, 10/31/2022 - 12:00am

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service announced many of the stamps it will issue in 2023.

“The 2023 stamp program features a broad range of subjects and designs. These miniature works of art highlight our unique American culture and offer a broad selection for those looking to collect stamps or send their mail around the nation or the world,” said USPS Stamp Services Director William Gicker.

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NAMI Nebraska’s Annual Meeting Will Focus On Providing Free Mental Health Services Across Nebraska

Published by Nikki Palmer on Mon, 10/24/2022 - 8:45am

Nebraskans with mental health conditions face significant barriers to finding and receiving the services and support they need to achieve their personal and professional potential. Besides the stigma surrounding mental illness and the lack of adequate insurance coverage for mental healthcare, there is a shortage of mental health professionals in most rural Nebraska counties. Many people in rural communities lack transportation to clinics and support groups that may be two hours or more from their homes.