NNS 5 : Recent Episodes
Nebraska News Service
Nebraska News Service 5 is a weekly recap of the top five stories from Nebraska News Service. Students in the News Lab comb through the week's stories and find the five most impactful pieces for your life.
Nebraska News Service brings you the top 5 news stories of the week.
Stories included:
State aid to public libraries expands resources to community by Kaitlynn Johnson
Leadership, hard work and sheep: Holdrege farmer earns FFA’s American Star Farmer Award by Sarah Merza
Lincoln comes together to honor veterans by Ethan Petrik
WarHorse Casinos aim to bring gamblers back to Nebraska by Ben Porter
Farmers prepare for winter as fall harvest wraps up by Kaylee Gill
https://nebraskanewsservice.net/state/songbird-populations-steadily-declining-across-the-country/ By Cody Frederick
https://nebraskanewsservice.net/images/sheldon-art-exhibition-shows-waste-drives-human-life/ By Ashley Chong
https://nebraskanewsservice.net/metro/coronavirus-leaves-lasting-impacts-on-wedding-industry/ By Savannah Hamm
https://nebraskanewsservice.net/metro/omaha-mobile-stage-creates-opportunity-for-performing-artists-and-the-community/ By Ben Porter
https://nebraskanewsservice.net/metro/the-world-just-needs-more-bubbles/ By John Zurcher
Nebraska News Service brings you the top 5 news stories of the week.
Stories included:
SNAP benefits increase this month under the Thrifty Food Plan by Kellyn Jewett
Experts warn a resurgence in flu could cause a “twindemic” with COVID-19 by Devin Hinkson
Weebs, manga and community: Stories from Anime NebrasKon by Nebraska News Service
As Lincoln grows, bird friendly communities can protect native species by Ethan Petrik
Good Life Halfsy runners finish race despite weather conditions by Kaylee Gill
Stories included:
Nebraska celebrates first Indigenous Peoples’ Day by Sarah Merza
Local rapper HAKIM makes waves in Nebraska by Devin Hinkson
After adoption frenzy, pet shelters seek to educate pet owners, reduce pet returns by David Berman
Opinions in Nebraska split on controversial Texas abortion ban by Ethan Petrik
Attorneys have adapted due to the changes stemming from the pandemic by Ben Porter
This week, Drew Dahlson breaks down the top 5 stories from 10/11/21-10/17/21. Stories include:
Behind the scenes of Junkstock: Meet the vendors who make the “junk” - News Nebraska (nebraskanewsservice.net) Nebraska News Service reporters Kaylee Gill and Emma Hastings spoke with vendors Anna Wheeler and Stephanie Anderson
Long-term effects from recent panhandle wildfires - News Nebraska (nebraskanewsservice.net) Reporter Grace Pagone spoke with Gering Fire Chief Nathan Flowers regarding the long term effects on agriculture that wildfires present
Food trucks trek to Ceresco - News Nebraska (nebraskanewsservice.net) Reporter Lena Nelson spoke with Ceresco native Mary Maxon about the trucks
Little Free Pantry: Spreading kindness one pantry at a time - News Nebraska (nebraskanewsservice.net) Reporter Chin Tung Tan spoke with Michael Reinmiller who had the first Little Free Pantry installed at his house in December of 2019
Amish furniture makers ‘can’t keep up’ with supply and demand - News Nebraska (nebraskanewsservice.net) Reporter Riley Tolan Keig spoke with Amish Furniture of Nebraska owner Lisa Sabels on the impact of the lumber shortage
Stories included:
Lincoln’s streets came alive at Lincoln Calling by Olivia McCown
Union College volunteers help with hurricane relief by Kaylee Gill
Norfolk celebrates German heritage with Oktoberfest by Kellyn Jewett
Capital Humane Society hosts annual festival and pet walk by Sarah Merza
‘I don’t think it has a good answer:’ Nebraska trucking industry searches for solutions amid national labor shortage by David Berman
In this edition of NNS 5, Drew Dahlson lists the top 5 stories that can be found on Nebraska News Service. Stories include:
Ramey Vachal spoke with attendees such as Kaelie Kellner and Ashley Hanson as the third annual Hub and Soul Music Series made its return to the Union Plaza. The final event of the series will feature the UNL Jazz All-Stars with Jackie Allen.
Hub and Soul unites local restaurants, breweries and musicians - News Nebraska (nebraskanewsservice.net)
Ashley Chong attended an event held at the Lux Center for the Arts that aims at tackling the stigmas surrounding Street Art.
Changing the stigma around street art, one festival at a time - News Nebraska (nebraskanewsservice.net)
Savannah Hamm spoke with Capital Building Administrator Bob Ripley regarding the restoration project on the dome of the Capital.
Nebraska Capitol dome undergoes million-dollar restoration - News Nebraska (nebraskanewsservice.net)
Chin Tung Tan spoke with Shahab Bashar regarding the Yazidi influence in the Community Crops organization, and how the farming they do for the organization is similar to the farming they did back in their native countries.
Yazidi refugees connect with Nebraska through farming - News Nebraska (nebraskanewsservice.net)
Grace Pagone spoke to James Young, Co-Founder of Veterans in Recovery, about the Renovations made at Nebraska Innovation Studio.
Innovate, collaborate, fabricate at Nebraska Innovation Studio - News Nebraska (nebraskanewsservice.net)
Stories included:
Nebraska theater venues adapt entering second full pandemic-altered season by David Berman
Huskers gift “gameday experience” to local children, continuing sell-out streak by Elijah Herbal
Community volunteers prepare for AppleJack Festival by Sarah Merza
Former Husker sprinter finds outlet in songwriting by Ethan Petrik
Artists share creations at Art in the Garden by Lena Nelson
Stories included:
Nebraska school eliminates mask mandates, other districts consider options by Jake Bartecki
Minority communities affected by pandemic by Meg Rice
Lincoln cigar bar hosts weekly chess nights by Damon Barr
Manhood: We need to talk about it by Tucker Focht
Nebraska schools could earn “military friendly” designation under new bill by Cassandra Kostal
Stories included:
Lincoln Public Schools to open new high school in fall 2022 by Nick Whyman
Anonymous safety reporting system advances after long debate by Brooke Wrage
Panelists discuss reducing carbon footprint by 2030 by A.Housenga
The Bay puts on a drive-in concert series in Lincoln by Victoria Norgaard
Mead residents express frustration about handling of AltEn ethanol plant during recent town hall by Kyle Kruse
Stories included:
Bill to expand fireworks sales advances, has opposition by Grace Gorenflo
New program links land seekers with retiring landowners by Madelyn Meier
YMCA levels up to esports by Tucker Focht
Emergency placement option for juveniles outlined in bill advancement by Cassandra Kostal
Nebraska Asian communities support Stop Asian Hate movement by Zhaozhou Dai
Stories included:
The right to vote: Past, present and future by Greg Shafe
Governor signs 16 bills to become laws by Brooke Wrage
Pigeon racing thrives in Nebraska by Luke Mullin
Demand for lumber increases as home renovating booms by Tyler Burkle
Bill to protect student journalist expression advances, filibuster overcome by Celena Shepherd
Stories included:
Proposed PETA billboard targets Rickets by Damon Barr
Farm real estate values continue to grow by Brian Bulin
Blood challenges constitutionality of partisanship in state law by Cassandra Kostal
Eviction exhibition finds home by Colby Woodson
Succession planning key component in agriculture by Brian Bulin
Stories Included:
UNL students and parents celebrate decision to hold in-person graduation by Trevor Marten
Expansion of virtual meetings bill advances in Legislature by Celena Shepherd
Fighting for military reciprocity, two bills advance by Brooke Wrage
First responder death benefit bill advanced after heated debate by Madeleine Grant
Local restaurants continue to recover from COVID-19 restriction by Nick Whyman
Stories included:
Nebraska bill seeks to raise minimum wage to $20 by Damon Barr
Legislative bills see advancement in first week of floor debates by Grace Gorenflo
Nebraskans see a spike in electric bills from February’s polar vortex by Greg Shafe
NE Judiciary Committee hears varied testimony on medicinal marijuana bill by Natalie Stanley
Celebrating Women’s Day during a pandemic by Meg Rice
Stories Included:
COVID bills to watch in the Nebraska Legislature by Celena Shepherd
UNL Professor compares COVID-19 to past pandemics in Winter Lecture Series by A.Housenga
Sports card collecting increases in popularity during pandemic by Tyler Burkle
Passport program announces 2021 stops by Victoria Norgaard
Marijuana amendment sparks controversy in state legislature by Madeleine Grant
Stories included:
Nebraska Right-to-Repair bill gears up by Colby Woodson
Women in STEM leadership roles breaking cycle of male-dominated field by Meg Rice
Policing during a pandemic by Jake Bartecki
Forum addresses export markets, international partnerships by Brian Bulin
Local distillers support legislation that would create new opportunities for Nebraska spirit-makers by Cassandra Kostal
Topics covered:
- Mead, Nebraska ethanol plant
- How performers are dealing with the pandemic (special thanks to Tom Adelman)
- LB422 & LR11-CA introduction to revenue committee
- Schools experiencing snow days (special thanks to Scott Ernstmeyer)