Feb 13, 2012 - 5:02 pm
TODAY: Biomass or bust: Kansas ethanol plant seeks higher ground
Ethanol producers have been developing a way to convert biomass, the plant material that is left after harvest, to ethanol for years. Now, Kansas is poised to become the home of one of the first commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol refineries in the country.
TUESDAY: Inside the gang life: An interview with an Omaha gang member
Gang activity runs rampant in some Nebraska neighborhoods. Three thousand alleged gang members live in Omaha, and at least 600 live in Lincoln, according to the Omaha and Lincoln police departments. The attraction of what can seem like an easy road to easy money, for many, turns out to be a life of violence, crime, jail time or worse. KVNO News’s Brandon McDermott sat down with a gang member in Omaha, for an inside look at the gang life, and what drives young people to join up.
WEDNESDAY: Feeding the World
Providing food to the world is more than just growing enough crops. It’s a complex system of production, transportation and distribution, and big challenges await the system in the coming decades as the world’s population continues to increase. This topic headlines the governor’s agriculture conference taking place Wednesday and Thursday in Kearney. In Wednesday’s Signature Story, NET News reporter Perry Stoner talks with two of the conferences speakers about the future challenges and opportunities for Nebraska agriculture.
THURSDAY: Keeping a scene alive
For Thursday’s Signature Story, Clay Masters looks at the Omaha indie music scene 10 years after it first started receiving national attention, and how one pioneer of the scene is turning to his fans to pay for his next album (Simon Joyner, pictured above).
FRIDAY: The controversy surrounding “smart meters”
Lincoln Electric Systems is eyeing a controversial new method of recording business and consumer energy usage. Smart meters offer an advantage to traditional analog meters by allowing power companies to observe readings in real-time, remotely; removing the need for meter readers. However, smart meter technology is finding staunch criticism in states that have implemented the digital devices, with critics claiming it invades privacy, causes price hikes, and pose potential health risks. In Friday’s Signature Story, NET’s Ben Bohall examines both sides of the argument and takes a look at the new technology making waves across the country.
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