Gardening looks to be as popular this year as it was last spring. Now is the time to order seeds but if you grow your own transplants itβs too early to start.Β
One of the best things you can do to prevent getting sick is also the simplestβwash your hands. Wash them often. Wash them well. Many diseases are spread through hand-to-hand or hand-to-food contact. You can help prevent illnesses such as colds, flu, gastrointestinal disorders, food-borne in…
Western troubadour Kerry Grombacher is riding into Columbus for a special afternoon of contemporary western music for the Columbus Public Library on Saturday, March 6. Kerry Grombacher will perform his βSongs & Stories of the American Westβ concert at 2 p.m. at the Friedhof Building. His…
The move comes as new President Joe Biden is expected to revoke its permit, possibly as early as Wednesday.
Joe Ricketts is hiring staff to launch an online national news service called Straight Arrow News that he said will do what other outlets aren't doing β providing news without a political slant.
The words "Rescind Keystone XL pipeline permit" appear on the list of Biden's first-day executive actions, according to CBC News, a Canadian news outlet.
Nebraska saw 19% fewer bankruptcies last year despite the economic turmoil caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
What a year 2020 has been. The challenges that we have seen as a community have, at some times, seemed insurmountable. Every industry, business and neighborhood has been tested economically and emotionally.
During winter, when trees are leafless, is a good time to check for potential faults and pruning needs. Observe shade trees now for faults and pruning needs but wait until late winter or early spring to prune.
Β Like a lot of people, I take some time at the beginning of each year to reflect and plan for the months ahead of me. Every year, without fail, one of my goals is to read more. It might be surprising to some to hear that a librarian needs to read more, but I do a lot more reading about books…
Banks and credit unions with less than $1 billion in assets can start taking loan applications Friday, while larger banks have to wait until Tuesday.
Project officials project the $200 million casino and resort complex could bring 925 jobs to Lincoln and generate as much as $15 million annually in state and local tax revenue.Β
The second round of the Paycheck Protection Program began Monday, but only non-bank lenders can take applications in the first few days.
Sen. Tony Vargas attempted to gain approval for consideration of such restrictions during the final days of the 2020 legislative session in August but the Legislature balked.Β
Following Lincoln business news in 2020 didn't go exactly how longtime reporter Matt Olberding might have predicted before the pandemic.
Following Lincoln business news in 2020 didn't go exactly how longtime reporter Matt Olberding might have predicted before the pandemic.
The Friends of the Columbus Public Library book sale has been going strong, but lots of new items are being added weekly! In fact, we have created a βnew to our saleβ area labeled with bright orange so that shoppers can easily identify what has recently been added. We usually put out around …
Dale Oberhauser of Genoa has retired from Loup Power District after 37 years of service.
During winter, when trees are leafless, is a good time to check for potential faults and pruning needs. Observe shade trees now for faults and pruning needs but wait until late winter or early spring to prune.
You have a bad cough, with fever and chills. Are you fighting the flu or something worse? It could be pneumonia, a lung infection caused by bacteria, viruses and fungi. Pneumonia affects millions of people each year, and can be life-threatening for older adults, babies and those with chronic…
Freshly built structures of various heights, the tallest rising about 10 stories, will βcascadeβ downward toward Dodge and provide βa new skyline at the heart of the city,β says Lockwoodβs Jude Beller.
Should Nebraska allow restaurants to continue selling takeout alcoholic drinks?
NPPD would provide 2 million megawatt-hours annually, enough to fulfill 100% of the energy needs of the proposed expansion of the Monolith Materials plant near Hallam.
Industrial Maid is having one of its best months in the last 16 years thanks to increased awareness of filtration systems that can neutralize COVID-19, says company co-founderΒ Jeff Zvolanek.
The 2019/2020 fiscal year (Oct. 1, 2019-Sept. 30, 2020) was a challenging year for the Columbus Public Library, as I am sure it was for nearly everyone. We found that the year also provided many opportunities for the library to serve our community in new ways.
More people gardened this past year as they had more time to spend at home and in their yards. Hopefully this will continue and now is the time to start garden planning.
Gramercy Hill at 6800 A St. is one of 18 facilities that Capital Senior Living is voluntarily defaulting on as part of a plan to improve its financial situation.
Bierman Contracting was the general contractorΒ on the store at Castle Rock, south of Denver, which opened June 25, 2018, according to the lawsuit filed Monday in U.S. District Court of Nebraska.
The Nebraska Department of Labor said it could take 4-6 weeks to get federal guidance and implement extended unemployment benefits that were approved Sunday.
A new vacation destination will be coming to the Columbus area in spring 2021 β River Land Cabins and Campground.
This year is coming to an end and 2021 may only be days away, but the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce is already looking at the year 2022.
I have to be honest, I am very pleased to see 2020 coming to an end (and I know I am not the only one). This year has been filled with more than its share of lows for my family and me, most of which can be attributed to the COVID pandemic. That said, I still consider my family and myself ble…
Fischer's bipartisan AIR Act proposal was included in the COVID-19 relief package approved by Congress on Monday.
The patrol will take about 75% of the 113,000-square-foot building at 4600 Innovation Drive, locating most of its headquarters and Lincoln operations there.
The Teen Space houses a wide variety of books within its walls. There are many different genres, from romance to science fiction. The space also has manga and graphic novels, as well as a great assortment of anime shows. The materials in our nonfiction area also cover a wide range of topics.…
Extension has had more than the average number of questions this year about how late lawns can be fertilized. Most likely this was due to above average temperatures in November and early December.
Midwest Holding Inc. sold 1 million shares at $70 apiece, which it plans to fund the growth of one of its subsidiary companies.
Initial and continuing unemployment claims both dropped in Nebraska after increasing during the previous week.
The state's exports totaled $6.3 billion in 2019, down more than $500 million from 2018, and the lowest amount since 2010.
Although diabetes presents many challenges, there are some basic things you can do each day to help manage it more effectively. Taking simple steps now, such as walking, flossing and limiting stress, can help you feel great and avoid complications in the future.
βIn each loss there is a gain, as in every gain there is a loss, and with each ending comes a new beginning.β β Proverb
Houseplant leaves collect dust just like other surfaces in the home. Dust accumulating on the foliage not only affects a plants appearance, but creates a favorable environment for insects and limits plant health.
After being in her tank "alone a long time," a Lincoln store's crawfish was found to be carrying eggs β and, under the watchful eye of an aquatic hobbyist serving as crawfish doula, at least 60 babies have hatched, with more to come.
