Chlorosis is a condition where trees leaves are abnormally light green or yellow. We often see this in pin oak and silver maple. Red maple, Autumn Blaze maple, crabapple, river birch and swamp white oak are also affected.
With the Columbus Public Library’s 2022 summer reading program underway, parents and their children are flocking to the library seeking recommendations for the perfect read. A majority of those requests come from individuals with children just beginning to read chapter books, which can be so…
Agriculture
Nebraska farmers and ranchers could get better prices for their cattle under a bill by Sen. Deb Fischer. The measure to increase competition in cattle markets cleared the Senate ag committee.
The iconic steer that sat for 50 years atop Anthony's Steakhouse is being auctioned off to the highest bidder.
The new entrance to Omaha's Eppley Airfield is located about 500 feet south of the temporary entrance that has been in place since November.
A University of Nebraska-Lincoln student recently opened a clothing boutique in Waverly. She sells a variety of women’s clothing, home goods and other accessories, designing many of the looks herself.
It’s national pollinator week. If interested in making your yard pollinator friendly, here are a few tips and a link for the Nebraska pollinator certification program with lists of plants to use.
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 different anime shows. We also have a variety of topics in our Nonfiction area. There are a lot of differe…
Jim Carveth didn’t want to sell his Bike Rack stores in Lincoln and Omaha to just anybody.
Jon Clifton, who has been with the polling and market research firm since 2008, had for five years served as the company's global managing partner.
The airport needs to reconstruct its nearly 13,000-foot main runway, but the Federal Aviation Administration will likely only be willing to pay for something shorter.
CHI Health is notifying patients that one of its vendors had a "cybersecurity event" that may have exposed some patients' protected health information.
Hail damage was severe in some areas and I’ve been asked what to do and what to expect. The first thing we share about horticulture plants is to wait about a week and see how plants respond.
Despite recent closures, including the loss of Coco Key, Omaha has seen a 2% increase in hotel rooms.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing nearly $100 million in aid to 11 biofuel companies with Nebraska operations.
Wahoo native Eli Vedral is making a splash with Kookaburra Cookies, the business he launched a couple of years ago with a little capital, some big ideas and his brother’s Kitchen Aid mixer.
A few weeks ago I wrote an article about efficient turf irrigation and irrigation audits on automatic systems. The goal is water conservation and a healthier lawn.
The Board of Directors of Cornerstone Bank announced the appointment of the following officer in Columbus, at their recent meeting:
All are welcome on June 4 at 2 p.m. to Columbus Public Library’s 9th annual Author Fair! I’m so happy to be able to tell you that this year will be our biggest event yet, with 19 authors coming. Each will have a booth where they will have their books displayed. It is so interesting to hear t…
These are the lowest-paying jobs in Lincoln, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Companies interested in opening casinos at Nebraska horseracing tracks can now apply for a license, which will cost $5 million over five years.
New apple tree growers recently asked me if they needed to spray their apple trees. They were told they had to apply a fruit tree spray at least three times. The general answer to this question is if they don’t want to spray, they don’t’ have to.
A former Omaha meatpacking plant employee, who was denied unemployment benefits after he was fired for refusing to perform the job duties of two people, will likely receive retroactive benefits.
The Clean Harbors waste disposal company is bringing a new type of incinerator to its Kimball facility. Officials plan to add more than 100 jobs with the expansion, slated to open in 2024.
Tomatoes are the most popular garden crop grown. The minimum soil temperature for planting tomatoes is 55 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit with 65 to 80 degrees being optimum. Soil temperatures have reached the lower optimum level, so now is a great time to plant.
In April, the American Library Association (ALA) released its annual State of America's Libraries Report, highlighting the challenges U.S. libraries of all types faced in 2021 – as well as the ways they innovated to meet the needs of their communities.
The April rate of 1.9% was tied for lowest in the nation.
Officials from the Lincoln company also said they expect President Joe Biden to issue an executive order soon forgiving up to $10,000 of student debt per person.
The average price per gallon of $4.11 Tuesday broke the record set in July 2008.
The ban, which had been instituted in March because of bird flu and extended in April, has now expired.
Hundreds of newly released court exhibits pull back the curtain on how the Rams left St. Louis.
Downtown Grand Island’s Bartenbach Building will include storefronts and 12 condos, including four corner units, and rooftop terrace access for five units.
Winter dessication injury is common throughout Nebraska on lawns, evergreens and other plants.
It is hard to believe that the 2021-22 school year is fast coming to an end, leaving parents to ask themselves, "What am I to do with the kids once schools concludes?" Luckily for them, the Columbus Public Library (CPL) will be conducting our annual summer reading program. Every week beginni…
Dr. Lance Kugler never would have thought a year ago that such an idea as free LASIK for Husker athletes could become reality. The exploding realm of name, imagine and likeness is changing all that.
The regulations approved this week and set to go into effect on Monday open the window for potential casino operators to apply for licenses some 18 months after voters approved expanded gambling at the state's horse tracks.
Omaha Neon Sign Co., soon to turn 100, is still going strong. The company started installing the new Charles Schwab Field Omaha signs this week.
"I've gone full Elon Musk," said Paul Holt, who has owned Lincoln's embattled former Holidome since 2013. "I've literally said, 'OK, everything's just gonna ride or die on this thing.'"
Lawns need about one inch of water per week. During the hottest part of summer, they may need one and a half inches. Do you know how much water your irrigation system applies?
This year’s Summer Reading is going to be packed with a lot of exciting programs! Make sure to keep an eye on the Columbus Public Library Facebook page, Instagram, and Beanstack page for all of the activities.
To Pam Klenda, a 75-year-old cashier and host at Big Fred's Pizza Garden & Lounge for 50 years, the reason she stays at the Omaha pizzeria is obvious. “I know everybody."
Paid digital-only subscriptions at Lee Enterprises increased 51% from the previous year in the second quarter that ended in March, putting the company six months ahead of its goal for growth of digital audience and revenue.
