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Nebraska flood recovery efforts are a slow process for those impacted

April 22, 2019April 22, 2019

By Megan Alexander It’s been one month since record-breaking floods swept through the Midwest, devastating family’s homes and farmer’s lands.   Plattsmouth Resident, Tammie Costanzo, lost everything. As a widow, she …

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MavRadio’s Earth Day broadcast spread environmental awareness

April 10, 2019April 10, 2019

By Megan Alexander Every year, 8 million metric tons of plastic end up in our oceans. It’s estimated that by 2025 this annual number will double. More than 60 million …

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The effects of school shootings on mental health

April 10, 2019April 10, 2019

By Megan Alexander In 2018, the U.S saw a school shooting once every eight days, on average. Since 2009, America has experienced 288 school shootings – 57 times the amount …

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Record snowfall brings record flooding

March 27, 2019March 27, 2019

By Megan Alexander On March 15, the National Weather Service issued a flood warning for Cass County, including other areas in Nebraska and Iowa, as water has overflowed the Platte …

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Plattsmouth experiences massive flooding

March 16, 2019March 16, 2019

By: Megan Alexander Plattsmouth, Neb. – The University of Nebraska at Omaha is taking measures to help the community devasted by the rising floodwaters in the state. Emergency shelter, food …

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UNO program aims to assist international students with English

March 6, 2019March 6, 2019

By Megan Alexander Since 1978, UNO has offered a program for international students called New Intensive English (ILUNO). Students are required to be in class for 21 hours per week, …

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Netflix users hit with a price hike

February 22, 2019February 22, 2019

By Megan Alexander The world’s most popular streaming service has upped its prices – the biggest price increase since the company launched the service 12 years ago.   The company’s standard plan, costing $11 per …

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