Not guilty plea entered in NC New Year’s Eve Shooting
A Nebraska City man accused of second-degree murder entered a plea of not guilty in Otoe County District Court on Monday afternoon. Donald Pack is accused of shooting David Trey Holmes on Dec.
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Proposal to cut income tax rates advances after cloture vote
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 24 to a bill that would cut Nebraska’s top individual income tax rate after amending it to include a proposed reduction in the top corporate income tax rate.
How scientists know the climate is changing
Climate change is a complex subject that can easily confound. Due to its complexity, climate change has led many people to ask questions, including how scientists can be so certain that the climate is changing in such a way as to threaten the planet's ability to remain a healthy place for human life.
Bill would pair Arbor Day with Election Day in even-numbered years
Nebraskans would celebrate Arbor Day on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of evennumbered years under a bill heard Feb. 24 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee. LB965, introduced by Lincoln Sen. Eliot Bostar, would move the state holiday to coincide with the statewide general election in even-numbered years. Arbor Day would remain on the last Friday in April in odd-numbered years.
Silage for Beef Cattle Conference set March 17
Nebraska Extension, Lallemand Animal Nutrition and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach are hosting the fourth Silage for Beef Cattle Conference on March 17. This year the focus is on how to get the most out of small grain silages. Registration is free and producers have the option to either stream the conference online or attend in-person at the Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center in Ithaca, Neb.
7 movies to watch this Easter season
Movie-goers may not associate Easter with Hollywood blockbusters. However, there's an entire cache of films that align well with Easter. When spending time with family and friends for the Easter holiday, consider these movies.
What to look for in a family vacation spot
Summer vacations were once an annual tradition for millions of families across the globe. Warm weather getaways to idyllic beaches and welcoming resorts have long helped families make lasting memories, and revisiting that trend can be good for everyone.
Cheerful dessert brings smiles
The fresh, bright flavor of lemon can bring a cheery ambiance to any occasion when it makes an appearance in delicious recipes. Lemon essence seems ripe for spring and summer entertaining, and can feature prominently in Easter desserts. Such is the case with this recipe for "Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake" from "The Pampered Chef® Stoneware Inspirations" by The Pampered Chef® Test Kitchens.
CHAMPS!
Members of the Lourdes boys’ basketball team hold up their District Championship plaque following their state tournament clinching victory at Norfolk on Monday night. See inside this issue for more coverage of the game and watch for more coverage in the paper including our salute page honoring the Knights. Photo by Kirt Manion
MORTON-JAMES PUBLIC LIBRARY
Listed below are the February additions to the Morton-James Public Library’s collections. The library is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m.