My first experience of what we call the “northern lights” here in Nebraska was as a high school athlete doing a late night work out running through my neighborhood at the top of South Street in Blair. more

Although the use of natural dyes for coloring objects has been largely replaced by synthetic dyes, they have had a rich and important history. more

After stealing the show as solo acts in recent films, it was only a matter of time before the two heavyweight behemoths settled it once and for all in “Godzilla vs. … more

Recently, the NFL announced that they are reducing the number of pre-season games, and adding a 17th game for all teams. Many of the players were unhappy about this, and honestly, I can’t … more

In a previous column it was reported that the banyan tree is an East Indian fig tree native to India and Pakistan. In India, the banyan tree is considered by some to be sacred, and people are … more

The Nebraska Legislature continues with all day floor debate, discussing and voting on countless bills. Speaker Mike Hilger’s office announced their priority bills and I believe he has chosen … more

Blair has seen its fair share of visits from dignitaries over the years — from governors to senators to celebrities and even royalty. Last week, this community got its first taste of what a … more

The banyan tree, also referred to as the strangler fig, is the national tree of India and native to the Indian subcontinent. Variations of this majestic tree are also found in various tropical and … more

Hippity hop. It's almost Easter. The Easter egg hunts are underway and the Easter Bunny seems to be making the rounds. Did your family hide Easter eggs around your yard? Did you wear Easter bonnets every year? What's your favorite Easter tradition? more

The Nebraska Legislature is in full swing as we transition into the last couple of weeks of March. All 14 committees are done hearing testimony for this legislative session and will be holding … more