Summerland Advocate-Messenger

A Meadow Grove couple who oversee Antelope County's 4-h rabbit division were named the recipients of the 2023 Jolene Mosel Helping Hand Award. The presentation was made Sunday, Aug. 6, during the county's 4-H awards show in the livestock arena at the fairgrounds in Neligh. Antelope County 4-H youth coordinator Tessa Hain presented the award. "The award keeps Jolene's spirit...

(BPT) - Americans are eager to travel, but also feel nervous about leaving their homes unattended. As the spring and summer travel season heats up, many people are planning trips, but that doesn’t mean leaving home for an extended time is easy.

(BPT) - Shopping today is a vastly different experience than it has been historically. Now, you can go to the store or shop online from the comfort of wherever. You can get free delivery, same-day delivery and even at some retailers, 15-minute delivery. Choice, speed, convenience and payment options are plentiful.

(BPT) - It seems like every day we hear about a new technology that will improve some part of our lives — from AI at work to smart devices at home to cars that remind us to stay in our lanes. As technology advances, many of these innovations are becoming more mainstream and accessible — helping to improve our lives, our work and our connections to each other.

From new satellite technologies to enhancements in video streaming, here are five tech trends to watch.

Six years after city officials announced a plan to build a fifth precinct with a promise of 900 total officers, the Omaha Police Department has stumbled to a staffing level that is as small as it was seven years ago.

The department currently has 798 sworn, full-time police officers among its ranks — 108 short of the 906 officers authorized in the city budget. That’s 88% of its total authorized strength.

Jordan Peele will release his fourth film on Christmas Day next year.

The acclaimed big screen writer and director - whose previous movies include 'Get Out', 'Us' and 'Nope' - is set to start work on his next project, but fans will have to wait a while for the as yet untitled film.

He'll once again be teaming up with Universal Pictures for the project, which is currently slated to open on December 25, 2024.