Sunday, April 26, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

Community milestones and momentum: Kearney marked the Sportsplex’s one-year anniversary, celebrating the $46 million facility’s strong first year as the Fire Department broke ground on a third station and Dropzone opened -- read the full story.

Rethinking sales tax rebates: Kearney’s Good Life District picked up support from Paul Younes and Trevor Lee ahead of the May 12 vote, with Younes saying he’ll vote yes to spur growth -- read the full story.

Storms offer tempered relief: Early April rains eased extreme drought in the Tri-Cities, including Kearney and Grand Island, with totals topping the previous three months, though Nebraska remains parched and the forecast trends drier -- see which towns saw most rain.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Your midweek nature fix: Yanney Heritage Park is where you take a breath, climb the Gottschalk Tower for big sky views, and cruise the hike-bike paths without leaving town. On calmer days, grab a kayak or swan paddle boat from the marina, let the kids roam the playgrounds, and call it a win.

Sip Nebraska this week: When you want a no-fuss spot that keeps it local, McCue's Nebraska Taproom pours an all-Nebraska lineup of beer, wine, and spirits that makes choosing harder than it should be. Settle in with a new favorite, then feel smug about supporting the home team.

Stroll the Bricks: Downtown Kearney is officially a Nebraska Creative District, which means murals, pop-up artsy moments, and a steady stream of events to shake up this week. Wander for coffee, dinner, or a quick browse, then remember why the heart of Kearney still beats strongest on the bricks.

That patch of scalp that wasn't there a year ago: It's more common than most folks talk about. Especially in your 50s... hormones, stress, and nutrition all start pulling at hair density at once. Nutrafol is a drug-free daily supplement designed to work on those causes together — and in clinical studies, 93% of women said their hair looked healthier after six months. *Take a look →

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

Two sprays before bed, no more snoring? It really is that simple. No mouthpiece to wrestle with, no CPAP mask, no nose strips that peel off at 2am. This doctor-developed throat spray has been keeping sleepers quiet for 30 years, and first-time orders are 40% off right now. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

🎗 Community Impact Fundraiser @ Pizza Ranch FunZone Arcade | Monday (4/27) at 5:00 PM – Skip cooking and hit Kearney Pizza Ranch for a buffet that boosts the Kearney Dog Bar startup fund. You eat your favorites, they get 10 percent, everyone wins, including your dishwasher. Good pizza, better cause, and zero guilt when you go back for seconds.

🥗 Dietitian Talk & Taste @ Hy-Vee | Tuesday (4/28) at 5:30 PM – If your energy spikes then crashes by midafternoon, swing by Hy-Vee’s tasting room for a dietitian-led tune-up on balancing blood sugar. Learn doable meal tweaks, sample approved bites, and call it self-care with snacks. Free, and yes, bring a friend.

🇺 KSO Final Concert of the 120th Season @ UNK Fine Arts Recital Hall | Tuesday (4/28) at 7:30 PM – Nothing beats a big, old-fashioned symphonic sendoff. KSO wraps its 120th season with a star-spangled playlist, celebrating America’s 250th with John Williams swells, Copland vistas, Ives oddities, and a Leroy Anderson wink. Patriotic, polished, and mercifully firework-free, just how we like it.

🐴 Rain & the Reading Horse Book Club Program @ LyonHeart Equine Assisted Learning | Wednesday (4/29) at 4:30 PM – If your kid clams up reading aloud, let them practice with the most judgment-free audience in town, a very patient horse. This sweet program boosts confidence, expression, and joy for Grades K and up, because around here even the horses are good listeners. Register online.

👒 Divas Derby Garden Party @ Divas at Kearney Floral Co. | Thursday (4/30) at 5:00 PM – Derby season calls for big hat energy, so bring yours to the garden party, let the Divas fuss over it, then strut like you own the paddock. Shop the storewide discounts, browse pop up vendors, and call it self care with a brim.

🌸 May Day Celebration @ Heartland Bank | Friday (5/1) at 9:00 AM – Finally, a bank visit worth lingering over. Swing by Heartland Bank in Kearney or Riverdale for free coffee and cookies, a bake sale, and DIY May Day popcorn baskets, then toss your spare change toward Relay for Life and Kearney Tackles Cancer. Bring a friend.

🌱 Community Plant Share @ Harmon Park | Saturday (5/2) at 9:00 AM – Garden guilt got you staring at that overgrown hosta? Swing by the community plant share on Harmon Park’s south side, bring extra perennials, seeds, or houseplants, and take only what you’ll use. Master Gardeners will help, and New Edge will sharpen tools.

This 5-bed, 3-bath home delivers versatility, with three main level bedrooms, dual living areas, and a lower level offering two more bedrooms, a bath, and a second kitchen. Two egress windows brighten the basement. A potential sixth bedroom with egress, 2025 and 2026 updates, a fenced yard with shed and playground, and a two-car garage.