The COVID-19 outbreak was due to SARS-CoV-2, a coronavirus that first appeared in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. There are many different kinds of coronaviruses that can infect humans. Some of … more

Summer can be a lot of fun and spending time outside is just one piece of it. Since many people will be outside, you should be aware of how to stay safe from sunburns, heat stroke and dehydration. … more

The countdown to the Washington County Fair has officially begun, and the days are going fast. Families are building projects, working with animals or maybe perfecting grandma’s chocolate chip … more

I, like so many others, have been searching for a home to call my own. I'm lucky to have an apartment and no strict deadline to find a place. Not having a deadline is helpful since the search has been challenging at times.  more

As I peck away at my column I'm sipping coffee from one of my favorite mugs imprinted with the message, " let the adventure begin." I like the size, shape and feel of the mug and the reminder that … more

You might think of summertime when youth are out of school as many days at the pool, nights at the ballpark and too many ice cream cones to count. Yes, these are all sure signs that summer has … more

Llamas belong to the camel family (camelids) and are a domesticated animal native to the Andes Mountain range. They are closely related to the alpaca, guanaco and vicuna. The llama has been used … more

After keeping us all on the edge of our seats in the hauntingly innovative “A Quiet Place” in 2016, the film is back for a second act in “A Quiet Place Part II.” In case … more

If you’ve read any of my articles in the past, you know I like to stick to season-appropriate topics. And while I’d love to throw you for a loop this week I won’t, because it would … more

Now that the first session of the 170th Legislature has come to a close, I want to take the time to thank my constituents from District 16 for the opportunity to serve as your state senator. It has … more

Garth Brooks coming to Lincoln, and him selling out Memorial Stadium in less than two hours is a pretty cool deal. But, since the concert is in an on-campus venue, they technically can’t sell … more

Prehistoric cave paintings give us a little peek into the lives of our early ancestors. Newer and better technologies have provided archeologists with very good dates when some of these paintings … more