“It is actually obscene what you can find out about people on the Internet.” This direct quote is from a man who used an internet information service known as Docusearch to locate and kill a young woman he developed a fixation on in high school. The man developed an...
November 6 has been declared Winter Weather Awareness Day for the State of Nebraska. This is the day to concentrate on preparing for winter weather. In Nebraska, a major winter storm can last for several days and can include, snow, high winds, freezing rain, sleet,...
In today’s fitness-centered world, bicycling has become a popular mode of travel and keeping fit. More and more Americans are relying on two-wheeled transportation to get them to and from work, as well as replacing gym memberships for many avid cyclists. Cycling...
As we grow older, we become more aware of our own mortality and that of our parents. As we watch them age, we start to notice the little changes, such as forgetting where they left their glasses or keys and then the bigger changes such as failing to take their...
Fall brings many recreational activities such as football, trips to the pumpkin patch, hayrack rides and, of course, Halloween. As a child growing up in a small Nebraska town in the late 70s and early 80s, Halloween was fun and fairly safe. The worst we had to worry...
They are man’s best friend. They don’t know evil or jealousy or discontent. Although the majority of time dogs are docile and friendly, they sometimes can be dangerous. Dogs can be aggressive, sometimes lacking malicious intent, but causing serious injury or death...
If you are operating a motor vehicle in the State of Iowa, you know speeds are carefully monitored. Last week, the Iowa Department of Transportation published new rules requiring cities and counties to provide proof there’s a critical safety concern at a specific...
The fall season brings many fun activities including football games, Halloween and, of course, hunting season. In Nebraska, big game hunting seasons begin in late August and continue through the end of January. Whether you prefer to hunt with a bow and arrow or...
Cycle Gear is recalling certain Street & Steel brand Big Bore model motorcycle helmets, sizes Extra Small and Small. These helmets were manufactured in December of 2012. The recall deals with the failure of the helmets to comply with dwell time...
As parents, we want our children to be as safe as possible when we send them off to school. Twenty years ago, we could assume our children were safe not only getting to school but in school. Unfortunately, there are many aspects of school safety that we simply have...