Seizure Safe Schools Act promises to create epilepsy procedures and awareness in classrooms
By Juliet Bromme April 23, 2021 There are thousands of children living with epilepsy in Nebraska. [...]
Podcast, “Blazin’ A Trail,” Inspires Locals To Follow Their Own Path
KZUM has partnered with a new podcast called Blazin’ A Trail. The show features guests who are on the path to success in the fields of art, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and any other areas that require risk-taking and perseverance.
Nebraska Bill Introduced to Create 988 Mental Health Hotline Task Force
In the face of the pandemic, mental health deterioration as a result of financial hardship, social isolation, healthcare-related anxiety, and the general stress of dealing with uncertainty has remained a national concern. In response to the staggering need for public mental health support, Nebraska recently introduced LB247, a bill to create a 3-digit Mental Health Crisis Hotline Task Force.
2021 Lincoln City Council Candidates – Our Street Interviews (UPDATED)
Our Street interviews with Lincoln City Council candidates.
Reverse Farmgirl, a new KZUM podcast, explores how upbringing affects worldview
A podcast covering sex and spirituality is coming to Lincoln, Nebraska. After a friend noticed a KZUM advertisement, New Host, Kate Pierson, realized she could reach a larger audience. A podcast format will provide a more structured approach to discussing how intimacy and spirituality are intertwined.
Freezing February temperatures impact unsheltered individuals in Lincoln
After the snap of extreme cold weather in Nebraska, we wanted to take a look at what the situation looked like for our Lincoln's unsheltered individuals. You can learn more about the efforts of our local organizations during the cold weather.
KZUM and The Bay partner to bring a new Drive-In Concert Series starting March 26
KZUM and Rabble Mill are partnered on a new Drive-In Concert Series. Check out this post, our Facebook page or listen to Hear Nebraska FM for more information.
Lincoln Women’s March Hosts Virtual Celebration of Black Women
The Lincoln Women’s March took place virtually on Saturday afternoon via Zoom and Facebook Live. The inability to gather in person didn’t keep the organization from hosting a joyful celebration complete with singing, dancing, prayer and party whistles.
Small Businesses in the Haymarket Find Support From the Community
KZUM is exploring the impacts of the pandemic on local businesses across Lincoln. In this article we explore the impacts on a few of the businesses located in the Historic Haymarket neighborhood of Lincoln.
KZUM and Civic Nebraska partner to produce podcast club
In the first week, which was held over Zoom on Friday, February 12, students introduced themselves and were given a crash course targeting the basics of producing a podcast, such as weighing the necessity of internet connectivity, deciding whether listeners will have download ability and considering financial costs.