Stories included:

State aid to public libraries expands resources to community by Kaitlynn Johnson

Leadership, hard work and sheep: Holdrege farmer earns FFA’s American Star Farmer Award by Sarah Merza

Lincoln comes together to honor veterans by Ethan Petrik

WarHorse Casinos aim to bring gamblers back to Nebraska by Ben Porter

Farmers prepare for winter as fall harvest wraps up by Kaylee Gill

https://nebraskanewsservice.net/images/sheldon-art-exhibition-shows-waste-drives-human-life/ By Ashley Chong

https://nebraskanewsservice.net/metro/coronavirus-leaves-lasting-impacts-on-wedding-industry/ By Savannah Hamm

https://nebraskanewsservice.net/metro/omaha-mobile-stage-creates-opportunity-for-performing-artists-and-the-community/ By Ben Porter

https://nebraskanewsservice.net/metro/the-world-just-needs-more-bubbles/ By John Zurcher

Stories included:

SNAP benefits increase this month under the Thrifty Food Plan by Kellyn Jewett

Experts warn a resurgence in flu could cause a “twindemic” with COVID-19 by Devin Hinkson

Weebs, manga and community: Stories from Anime NebrasKon by Nebraska News Service

As Lincoln grows, bird friendly communities can protect native species by Ethan Petrik

Good Life Halfsy runners finish race despite weather conditions by Kaylee Gill

Nebraska celebrates first Indigenous Peoples’ Day by Sarah Merza

Local rapper HAKIM makes waves in Nebraska by Devin Hinkson

After adoption frenzy, pet shelters seek to educate pet owners, reduce pet returns by David Berman

Opinions in Nebraska split on controversial Texas abortion ban by Ethan Petrik

Attorneys have adapted due to the changes stemming from the pandemic by Ben Porter

Behind the scenes of Junkstock: Meet the vendors who make the “junk” - News Nebraska (nebraskanewsservice.net) Nebraska News Service reporters Kaylee Gill and Emma Hastings spoke with vendors Anna Wheeler and Stephanie Anderson 

Long-term effects from recent panhandle wildfires - News Nebraska (nebraskanewsservice.net) Reporter Grace Pagone spoke with Gering Fire Chief Nathan Flowers regarding the long term effects on agriculture that wildfires present

Food trucks trek to Ceresco - News Nebraska (nebraskanewsservice.net) Reporter Lena Nelson spoke with Ceresco native Mary Maxon about the trucks

Little Free Pantry: Spreading kindness one pantry at a time - News Nebraska (nebraskanewsservice.net) Reporter Chin Tung Tan spoke with Michael Reinmiller who had the first Little Free Pantry installed at his house in December of 2019

Amish furniture makers ‘can’t keep up’ with supply and demand - News Nebraska (nebraskanewsservice.net) Reporter Riley Tolan Keig spoke with Amish Furniture of Nebraska owner Lisa Sabels on the impact of the lumber shortage

Ramey Vachal spoke with attendees such as Kaelie Kellner and Ashley Hanson as the third annual Hub and Soul Music Series made its return to the Union Plaza. The final event of the series will feature the UNL Jazz All-Stars with Jackie Allen.
Hub and Soul unites local restaurants, breweries and musicians - News Nebraska (nebraskanewsservice.net)

Ashley Chong attended an event held at the Lux Center for the Arts that aims at tackling the stigmas surrounding Street Art.
Changing the stigma around street art, one festival at a time - News Nebraska (nebraskanewsservice.net)

Savannah Hamm spoke with Capital Building Administrator Bob Ripley regarding the restoration project on the dome of the Capital.
Nebraska Capitol dome undergoes million-dollar restoration - News Nebraska (nebraskanewsservice.net)

Chin Tung Tan spoke with Shahab Bashar regarding the Yazidi influence in the Community Crops organization, and how the farming they do for the organization is similar to the farming they did back in their native countries.
Yazidi refugees connect with Nebraska through farming - News Nebraska (nebraskanewsservice.net)

Grace Pagone spoke to James Young, Co-Founder of Veterans in Recovery, about the Renovations made at Nebraska Innovation Studio.
Innovate, collaborate, fabricate at Nebraska Innovation Studio - News Nebraska (nebraskanewsservice.net) 

COVID bills to watch in the Nebraska Legislature by Celena Shepherd
UNL Professor compares COVID-19 to past pandemics in Winter Lecture Series by A.Housenga
Sports card collecting increases in popularity during pandemic by Tyler Burkle
Passport program announces 2021 stops by Victoria Norgaard
Marijuana amendment sparks controversy in state legislature by Madeleine Grant

Nebraska Right-to-Repair bill gears up by Colby Woodson
Women in STEM leadership roles breaking cycle of male-dominated field by Meg Rice
Policing during a pandemic by Jake Bartecki
Forum addresses export markets, international partnerships by Brian Bulin
Local distillers support legislation that would create new opportunities for Nebraska spirit-makers by Cassandra Kostal

• Mead, Nebraska ethanol plant 
• How performers are dealing with the pandemic (special thanks to Tom Adelman)
• LB422 & LR11-CA introduction to revenue committee
• Schools experiencing snow days (special thanks to Scott Ernstmeyer)