Metro coverage is provided by classes and the Nebraska News Service, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications Experience Lab program.
Lincoln
State aid to public libraries expands resources to community
With an allotment of 2021 state aid, public libraries across the state are deciding how to utilize these additional funds.
“State aid is allocated to...
Veterans gather at Lincoln’s third annual celebration
Members from more than 65 units walked down K Street in Lincoln for the Veteran’s Day parade Nov. 7 including marching bands, floats and...
Not another Halloween: Remembering loved ones on Dia de los Muertos
Nebraskans from all walks of life came together to celebrate Dia de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead, at the Nebraska...
How Lincoln food bank distributes food at drive-thru sites
More than 100 recipients queued up in their cars to receive food at a drive-thru food distribution from the Food Bank of Lincoln at...
How to make biochar and why it is important
America is still in the experimental phase of controlling and improving the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. One potential solution to help limit the...
Cornhole tournament raises money for children’s coats
The Lincoln Firefighters Association hosted the first-ever Cornhole for Coats on Oct. 23. The event benefits Operation Warm, an organization that helps provide free...
The world just needs more bubbles
Hide and seek, freeze tag, slip n’ slides: these are just some of the things adults may think about when they look back on...
Omaha
WarHorse Casinos aim to bring gamblers back to Nebraska
Laws change to keep revenue in state
A casino aims to hit the jackpot by keeping gamblers and profits in Nebraska.
WarHorse Casino plans to open...
Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: Exhibition comes to Omaha
In Omaha's Capital District, art lovers can see the work of one of the world's most renowned artists, Michelangelo.
Sylvia Noland, business development manager of...
Weebs, manga and community: Stories from Anime NebrasKon
By David Berman and Ramey Vachal
Around every corner of Anime NebrasKon, patrons can find a wide range of panelists, exhibitions, booths and cosplayers to...
Mystic Fest highlights growing acceptance of mystical spirituality
For years, witches and pagans have been shunned by mainstream society. But with more exposure, festivals that celebrate their practices are increasingly common.
Mystic Fest...
Amish furniture makers ‘can’t keep up’ with supply and demand
While large furniture retailers are dealing with supply and demand issues caused by COVID-19, Amish furniture sellers are finding ways to avoid the same...
Behind the scenes of Junkstock: Meet the vendors who make the “junk”
By Kaylee Gill and Emma Hastings
Twice each year, Sycamore Farms in Waterloo opens its doors to self-proclaimed junkers for Junkstock, a festival featuring vendors,...
