Nebraska
NE Area Agencies on Aging support caregivers
November is National Family Caregivers Month, and many of the 200,000 Nebraskans who help care for loved ones with a health issue or disability could …
There's a lot going on in NE school libraries
This last day of American Education Week is a great time to highlight school librarians. Nebraska's school libraries have probably changed since you …
NE small-town businesses urge support on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 25
Small Business Saturday is Nov. 25 and there are plenty of Nebraska small business owners hoping for your business. In 2022, shoppers across the …
Lincoln, other NE communities rate high for 'livability'
The city of Lincoln scores high for "livability," both in Nebraska and the nation as a whole. In the new AARP Livability Index, Lincoln ranks number …
Report: NE lung cancer screening of high-risk individuals among lowest in U.S.
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and a newly released report shows far too few Nebraskans at high risk for lung cancer are getting the …
Advocates hope voters make Nebraska 48th state to approve medical cannabis
When it comes to getting the legalization of medical cannabis in front of Nebraska voters, supporters hope the third time's the charm. Nebraska…
Biodynamic farming views farms as living organism for greater sustainability
By Ellie Kuckelman for The Reader.Broadcast version by Deborah Van Fleet for Nebraska News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-P…
Nebraska climate advocate receives largest climate grant offered to individuals
Nebraska environmental leader Jane Kleeb has received the largest environmental award offered to an individual, a $3 million Climate Breakthrough …
Legal protection, sheltering, for pets of NE domestic-abuse victims
For some people experiencing domestic violence, concern about the safety of their household pet can prevent them from leaving. In a survey of 2,500 …
Black Maternal Health Month: Health disparities persist in NE
Maternal mortality, or death from pregnancy-related issues, nearly doubled in the U.S. between 2018 and 2021 - and a person who is Black is three …
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Help available in every NE county
It is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, calling attention to an issue affecting up to 12 million men, women and children in the nation …
Financial help available for broadband for tens of thousands of NE households
Many Nebraska households still lack broadband service, and a number of them qualify for monthly assistance with their bill. More than $14 billion …