Will Sleddens
Farm to School Institute grows students’ interest in local agriculture
By Will Sleddens, Jenna Thompson, Luke Weidner and Josie Dostal
At Pius X High School, dozens of students crowded around tables of freshly picked peppers.
Today...
The Josh Fight will return to Lincoln
Last year, Lincoln made headlines across the nation as nearly 1,000 people gathered to witness an unusual event: a battle for the name ‘Josh.’
This...
Drought conditions across the state may lead to increased fire risk
As winter in Nebraska comes to an end, drought conditions have worsened across the state. As drought conditions continue, the risk of fire rises.
Nebraska...
Bill would provide funding to improve dangerous tribal water supply
For most Nebraskans, drinking a glass of water is as simple as turning on a tap.
But what if that water was orange? What if...
Training offered to help put local products onto school lunch trays
Nebraska’s food producers will soon have the opportunity to learn how to sell their products to school districts.
Nebraska’s Farm to School program is part...
Bill would address discrimination against LGBTQ seniors
For more than 50 million American adults over 65, finding long-term senior care can be an imposing task.
For the 2 million who identify as...
Celebrating pride during a pandemic
When the world suddenly went remote in spring of 2020, Dan Huntley and Gretchen Arroyo were faced with an enormous challenge: planning a parade...