Santa Barbara Humane provided free veterinary care to more than 240 animals at two recent community events, including the recent “Day in the Park” event at Waller Park, a news release said. At the August 18 event in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara Humane offered pet owners the opportunity to access essential veterinary services such as […]
Researchers in China have discovered that a species of orb-web spider, Araneus ventricosuscan manipulate the flashing signals of the male fireflies caught in his net so that they correspond to the typical signals of female fireflies and thus lure more males into his trap. The study, led by Xinhua Fu of Huazhong Agricultural University in […]
Rachel Andreoli for The Sentinel In Cumberland County, there is no shortage of residents with unique talents and independent spirit. From artists to mechanics, office workers to outdoor professionals, these entrepreneurs showcase the best that the county’s businesses have to offer. Each week, these people are featured in the Sentinel’s Small Business Spotlight and their […]
It hardly seems fair that Central Nebraska Regional Airport on Grand Island receives federal funding to accommodate two airlines while Lincoln Airport struggles to attract a second airline to serve a far more populous city. But that’s exactly what’s happening under the federal Essential Air Service program, which provides financial support to all of Nebraska’s […]
Land prices and rents are among the largest expenses a farmer has to bear each year. Every summer, the Center of Agricultural Profitability (CAP) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln publishes the Nebraska Farm Real Estate Market Survey. If you want to take a look for yourself, you can find a PDF version at cap.unl.edu/land or […]
