Humanities Desk | Net Radio

Dr. Robert Penn of Omaha's Methodist Hospital discusses treating Nebraska's first coronavirus patient, Terra Uhing, executive director at Three Rivers Public Health Department, recalls being informed her district may have had dozens of exposures to the virus, and Jerry Rinne of the Fremont YMCA talks about discovering events at his facility were at risk of being the first 'super spreader' event in the state

After opening 17 years ago, Bayard’s only grocery closes. The Western Nebraska city is coming together to find a solution to keep the town’s food options alive.

Syionna Conner is one of four black students in Roncalli Catholic High School’s senior class. She says she noticed the predominantly white high school in Omaha didn’t really do anything for Black History Month last year, and wanted to take action this month through announcements, games, and food.

In his first 100 days as president, President Joe Biden revoked the Trump administration’s travel ban on people from majority-Muslim countries and vowed to increase the number of refugees allowed in the US. Refugees and resettlement agencies in Nebraska are hopeful for the future.

Congressman Fortenberry Works To Esnure College-Owned Venues Like the Lied Center Get COVID Relief

Despite the pandemic and a stretch of very cold weather, Girl Scout cookie booths opened this weekend in Nebraska. Girl Scouts across the state aren’t slowing down as they continue a long tradition.