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Demand for therapy dogs allows four legged friends to visit clients across Nebraska

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Domesti-PUPS is a Lincoln nonprofit organization specializing in training services and therapy dogs. With a rise in demand for therapy dogs, Domesti-PUPS works with several schools, hospitals and businesses to provide pet therapy for their clients.  According to the Domesti-PUPS website, pet therapy can be meet-and-greet visits, aiding in the emotional leveling of children, helping […]

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Lincoln Homeless Coalition and coordinated entry helping combat homelessness in Lincoln

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Since the Great Recession of 2012, the number of homeless people in Lincoln has gone down rapidly while funding supporting Lincoln’s homeless population has gone up. Advocates say it’s because of Lincoln’s Homeless Coalition, a group of social service agencies that work together and a program called Coordinated Entry that helps track people in need […]

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Eve Lanik’s journey of becoming a local business owner and artist

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Eve Lanik became co-owner of the locally owned and operated business Eyes of the World Imports two years following her college graduation. Within the same year she began pursuing art as a professional career.  While navigating her career outside of the business, she credits her parents as major influences in both aspects.  Eyes of the […]

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A traveler’s guide to historic restaurants in Nebraska

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When long-time customers go for a bite at Lee’s Chicken in Lincoln, manager Denis Khan says he thinks something special happens.  “I like to refer to this place as a time machine for folks who have come here for years and years. When they come in, they kind of fall back in time,” he said.  […]

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Lincoln’s Asian Community and Cultural Center helps Ukrainian refugees adjust

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Compared to other refugee aid agencies, Lincoln’s Asian Community and Cultural Center has a unique advantage, according to advocates there: all of their community advocates for particular nationalities are from the area they represent, so they understand their culture and experience. This can be especially helpful for Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion, as many do […]

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Refugees in Lincoln share their stories about war in Ukraine, transition in U.S.

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When the Russian forces occupied the city of Kherson, Liudmyla Takhtai remembers mostly the chaos. Hospitals closed. Food scarce. Police no where to be found. And the port city in southern Ukraine was filled with the sounds of bombs and heavy weapons erupting.  “I could hardly sleep because of nightmares and constant tears,” Takhtai said […]

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How Lincoln, Omaha elementary schools are using social-emotional learning to resolve behavior issues

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Student behavioral issues are nothing new to teachers, especially in an elementary classroom. However, Nebraska public records show increased classroom disruptions in some Nebraska school districts, causing more teachers to implement innovative ways to combat this issue.  Cicely Pickel is a first-year art teacher at Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School in Omaha. She said she sometimes […]

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Economic development initiative aims to keep young talent in Nebraska

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Lincoln’s Department of Economic Development, a state agency dedicated to growing Nebraska, has been working on an initiative to keep young talented individuals in the Nebraska workforce by helping provide resources to employers. The initiative, specifically aimed at students, is part of the department’s Talent and Innovation initiative and uses The Intern Nebraska Grant Program.  […]

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Pet abandonment is illegal in Nebraska, but thousands of strays are taken in every year

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In early February, the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office got a report on a puppy left in a cage along a Lancaster County road. After recovering the puppy, the office arrested an 18-year-old and cited them for littering and animal abandonment, a Class I misdemeanor. For Steve Beal, the Animal Control Manager of Lincoln-Lancaster County Health […]

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Nebraska’s coffee culture heats up with the growth of independent cafes

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Nebraska has experienced a surge in its coffee culture, with the number of independent cafes increasing in popularity and quantity.  Nebraska is the 20th ranked state with the highest level of coffee addiction, but It is not just Nebraska that has seen an increase in coffee shops. In fact, during the past ten years, there […]

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Lincoln nail artist getting national notice for her work

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After her parents opened a salon in Crete, 15-year-old Evie Le vowed she’d never do nails.  But nearly 10 years later, at 24, Le is an educator, independent nail artist with over 2,000 followers on Instagram and the only Nebraskan to be featured as Top 30 under 30 nail artists in Nail Pro Magazine in 2022.   […]

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‘If you see something, say something’ advice that prevented violence at Prescott Elementary

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After a fifth grader brought a loaded handgun to Prescott Elementary School, Lincoln Public School staff and local authorities began taking steps to peacefully resolve an incident that superintendent Paul Gausman said could have been a serious situation.  The student in possession of the firearm threatened a fellow fifth-grader shortly afternoon on Friday, Feb. 24, […]

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How non-profit organizations are providing socialization and business opportunities through art

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For Anna Alcalde, art is like yoga for the brain.  “Art helps you with freeform thinking, thinking off the path,” Alcalde said. “A lot of people can relax a little bit more when they’re doing art. You’re not judged. There’s no right or wrong.” Alcalde has worked with individuals with autism for over 10 years […]

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Nationwide effort teaches local high school students about opportunities in the agricultural field

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Green Career Week is a nationwide effort created by the ‘Seed Your Future’ organization. The week is held twice a year. Once from Feb. 27-March 3 and the other from Oct. 2-6. The goal is to teach high school students about career opportunities in agronomy. At Lincoln Northeast High School, the University of Nebraska Lincoln’s […]

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Lincoln woman brings fresh sounds to Latinx club scene

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Growing up in a Colombian-Peruvian household, music played an integral part in 22-year-old Tania Castillo’s upbringing. There were many mornings throughout her childhood when she would wake up to her Peruvian father blasting salsa music.  “That was probably the foundation of my love for music,” Castillo said.  Castillo, also known as “DJ Tania” is one […]

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Railroaders rally for paid sick days outside of Berkshire Hathaway corporate offices

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When about 75 to 100 Burlington Northern railroad workers from across the Midwest rallied at the corporate offices of Berkshire Hathaway at 36th and Farnam on Friday morning, their calls for paid sick leave and the end of “Precision scheduled railroading,” a business model railroaders frame as cost-cutting, found one answer from the corporation. A […]

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Rise of female entrepreneurs sparks economic growth in Nebraska

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A new wave of female entrepreneurs in Nebraska is transforming the state’s business landscape. Despite its history of agricultural success, ambitious young women are building a name for themselves in various industries.   Recent data from the 2021 Nebraska Small Business Economic Profile indicates that women under the age of 35 are driving a surge in […]

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COVID-19 pandemic created opportunities for new small businesses in Nebraska

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When Melanie Rezac was let go as a compliance officer at a Lincoln bank because of the COVID-19 pandemic, she didn’t miss a beat. She created some clothing designs and got to work on a new venture. She went from monitoring business development at the bank to creating her own — an online boutique that […]

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Omaha and Lincoln groups provide insight on diversity and inclusion in the workplace

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The Circle started out as a once-a-month coffee meeting between five to six people at a Panera Bread in Omaha. Now the emailing list for the business group has 300 people.  The Circle is dedicated to teaching businessmen and businesswomen how to implement diversity and inclusion in Nebraska workplaces. The organization has a group in […]

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The Wildwoods: From local musicians to viral sensation

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Newlyweds Liz Little and Jake Schaffer knew exactly where they wanted to honeymoon after getting married in Las Vegas. The couple, 57 and 63 from Missouri, only knew of The Wildwoods 6 months prior when they saw a viral video on Instagram.   The Wildwoods are a folk band from Lincoln, Nebraska. Chloe and Noah Gose […]

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Give Nebraskans a cookie, they’ll ask for a dozen more

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With seven companies in Lincoln specializing only in cookies, the Capital City is on par with the national cookie craze. And with a popular chain coming to town, it’s about to get crazier. But local cookie shop owners say they aren’t afraid of any competition. The newest cookie store to Lincoln — Crumbl Cookies — […]

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The musical mentors guiding Lincoln’s local bands

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Local musicians say Lincoln’s resurgence since the pandemic as a “music every night” city hasn’t been done alone – it’s due in part to the robust network of musicians and organizers who help book shows, put together tours, source gear, and most importantly, mentor young bands. “You’ve gotta pass the torch, man,” said artist/musician Gerardo […]

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Different police depts. mean different punishments for having Delta-8 in your car

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The organic buds of Delta-8 THC look exactly like its illegal cousin, but local law enforcement seems to have turned a blind eye to the sale and possession of the up-and-coming strain. Delta-8 is a cannabinoid that is legal in Nebraska because it is derived from the hemp plant which became more readily available due […]

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The Ticket finds a new home in the heart of downtown Lincoln

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Downtown Lincoln will have a new addition with The Ticket moving to 11th and O St. The new location for the station will have new interactive elements for listeners and people walking by to check out. The studio will be accompanied by a bakery shop as well as speakers outside the station for everyone to […]

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Lincoln residents buy in to backyard chickens

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As egg prices have reached eyebrow-raising heights, rather than flocking to the store to buy eggs, one Lincoln family found a different solution. “It’s ridiculous,” Kate Haden said. “I had to buy eggs earlier this winter, because we ran out one week, and they were like $5 a dozen. You don’t pay attention to egg […]

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