History of 9-1-1
The 9-1-1 emergency system, established in 1968, provides quick access to emergency services in the United States and beyond.
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Disappearing America
(BERWYN. Neb.) — Accounts of pioneer life frequently speak of the difficulties posed by natural challenges, such as extended periods of drought, severe snowstorms, and the troublesome plague of grasshopper invasions.
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Nebraska Homesteaders
In a land where traditional building materials like wood and stone were scarce, these structures, made from the thick, grassy earth of the plains, served as homes, protecting families from the harsh elements of the Midwest.
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The Sod House
In 1886, a family stands proudly in front of their sod house on the wide, open plains of Nebraska, a symbol of their perseverance and determination to carve out a life in the unforgiving landscape of the American Midwest.
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The Covered Wagon
In 1886, the Great Plains of Nebraska were marked by the endless prairie horizon, rolling fields of tall grass swaying in the wind, and a constant challenge of survival and perseverance.
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The “Soddy”
The sod house, commonly known as a “soddy,” served as a popular alternative to the traditional log cabin during the pioneering days of the 1800s and early 1900s in the Canadian and American Great Plains.
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Fighting Ticketmaster
(SEATTLE, Wash.) — In 1995, Pearl Jam canceled their tour due to a dispute with Ticketmaster, which began in 1992 with two free concerts in Seattle.
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First Ever Such Event
(GERING, Neb.) — A first ever event of its kind is to be held at the Scotts Bluff National Monument on Thursday.
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The Good Old Days
Back when we were growing up, riding our bicycles to school was a simple joy. Our parents didn’t worry about dangers lurking around every corner; we just pedaled to school without a care in the world.
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Colorado’s Costliest Storm
(DENVER, Colo.) — A look back at storm history shows that neighboring Colorado suffered the second costlest climate disaster in U.S. history.
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Historical Artifacts
While traveling through western Nebraska near Chimney Rock, emigrants interacted with indigenous tribes including the Pawnee, Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho.
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