It’s here. It’s here. Fall is officially here! Bring on the pumpkin spice flavored everything and changing leaves, and who could forget the migrating wolf spiders and crickets. Not exactly what you had in mind for a peaceful fall? Find out how to start preparing now to keep these invaders from making themselves at home in your home.

It’s the time of year for debate and I don’t just mean politics, but that’s a large part of it. With the general election coming up in less than a month, everyone - even children - is smacked across the face with political messaging. You can’t watch a ballgame, listen to the radio or visit with your friends at school without some kind of political discourse.

Nebraska’s rural hospitals are struggling. This summer, I visited several hospitals, clinics, and health centers across the state.

We are all trying to make the most of these last warm fall days. While enjoying the last little bit of warm weather, tiny terrors seem to be everywhere. Find out what the little insects are up to and how you can keep them from making you crazy.

Artificial Intelligence or A.I. has gone from Science Fiction to a reality. This technology continues to evolve and find new applications in the world, including the world of medicine. With any new advancement, there are pros and cons to be considered when implementing it into regular use, especially in medicine. In 2023 the Journal of Medical Internet Research published an article where they had ChatGPT take 2 of the 3 USMLE exams. Step 1 is taken by third year medical students and all physicians must pass all three tests in order to become licensed as a physician. The program was given 4 different practice tests and scored between 44 to 64.4% correct. Over 60% is considered a passing score. The headlines read that ChatGPT passes medical boards.

Good dental health in children is crucial for overall well-being. Healthy teeth enable proper chewing, speech development, and contribute to selfesteem.

America is the greatest country in the history of civilization. We are blessed by God to live in a land that is free, prosperous, and respects individual liberties. However, there are countries in this world whose main mission is to tear down our country, and none more so than the communist country of China.

In October 1988, the Cold War was still simmering. World War II was just a generation ago, fresh in many veterans’ minds and in the hearts of families who lost their parents and grandparents in the conflict.

School is back in full swing, so the rush of activities, events, and programs is again at an all-time high! Opportunities to belong to different groups and teams are essential to youth development to help with self-identity, supportive environments, and fostering their ideas and abilities. However, “belonging” is much deeper than being a part of a team; the interactions within the group have the most impact on youth.

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is the greatest foreign threat facing the United States today. They steal our intellectual property. They pursue economic and trade policies that undermine our economy. They repeatedly violate American sovereignty with spy stations, spy balloons, and other forms of espionage. They fuel the fentanyl crisis which continues to kill in Nebraska and across the country.