Laughter may indeed be the best medicine, or at least a highly effective one. According to a 2010 study published in the journal Alternative Therapies In Health and Medicine, laughter has shown physiological, psychological, social, spiritual, and quality-of-life benefits. Although authors of the study noted the need for more data, they concluded that laughter has positive and quantifiable effects on certain aspects of health.
Spring is arriving soon, and activities will be picking up in Nebraska’s state park areas. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has scheduled these events at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park in March: Arbor Lodge celebrating National Quilting Day with exhibit
Lawmakers passed a bill Feb. 11 that cuts inheritance tax rates on beneficiaries and increases the amount of property value that is exempt from the tax.
Chemigation is the practice of applying agrichemicals to cropland using an irrigation system to distribute both the water and chemical. Anyone wishing to apply fertilizer or pesticides to land or crops in or with water through an on-farm irrigation system must obtain a chemigation applicator certificate.
Arrests Feb. 13: Matthew Schrader, Douglas, suspicion of third-degree domestic assault, intentional child abuse.
LOURDES CENTRAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL MENUS All LCC student lunches remain free for the 2021- 2022 school year, per the USDA, regardless of income. Tuesday, Feb.
The Alpha XI chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior from Nebraska City High School, Lourdes Central Catholic, or home school student who resides in the Nebraska City school district and who is planning to attend a college or trade school.
Two Otoe County projects were among the 155 projects that received Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy grants to help fund litter and waste reduction projects, recycling programs, and pay costs for scrap tire cleanups and collections for household hazardous waste, electronic waste, and pharmaceuticals.
The process has become frustratingly familiar to Vince Dugan. Three times in the past two months, he’s offered someone a job at Trego-Dugan, a national aviation company headquartered in North Platte for more than 50 years.
More than 6,700 University of Nebraska–Lincoln students have been named to the dean's list for the fall semester of the 2021-22 academic year. Qualification for the dean's list varies among the eight undergraduate colleges and the Explore Center.