When tornadoes touched down in Lancaster County on Arbor Day, there was a lot of damage, but no deaths and only a few minor injuries. This week Tom Stanton talks with three men who played a vital role in keeping residents safe that afternoon.

It's estimated that one in eight Lincoln Public Schools students don't get enough food to eat on a daily basis. This week Tom Stanton talks with John Mabry with the Food Bank of Lincoln about their efforts to make sure every child is well fed and ready to learn and the programs they offer to provide meals to kids and their families during the summer months.

A Lincoln non-profit is experiencing a critical shortage of used furniture that they distribute to people in need. This week Tom Stanton talks to Katie Patrick, executive director of Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska, about the services they provide and how Lincoln residents can help them with their furniture drive.

A man who spent four decades with the Lancaster County Health Department recently called it a career. Steve Beal spent the last 12 of those years as Animal Control Manager. This week Tom Stanton talks to Beal about some of the changes and challenges he's seen and new technology that allows animal control officers to do their jobs more efficiently and safely.

The new state-of-the-art April Sampson Cancer Center in south Lincoln recently opened its doors. The $45 million facility is partnership between Bryan Health and Cancer Specialists of Nebraska. This week Tom Stanton talks with two of the people who were involved in the development of the new center.

Spring has sprung and Lincoln residents are turning their attention to gardening season. This week Tom Stanton talks with Jason Orth of Campbell's Nurseries in Lincoln. He shares ways you can explore your own creativity and provide you with the tools and knowledge to make your project a success.

The month of March marks the start of severe weather season in Nebraska. This week Tom Stanton talks with Becky Kern, the Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Valley about preparations people take before storms roll in, the difference between watches and warning and where to seek shelter during a tornado.

Nebraskans are ready to say goodbye to winter and are busy booking spring and summer vacations. This week Tom Stanton talks to Brian Ortner with AAA Nebraska about where people are going and what the popular spots are. He also provides some advice for booking a trip.

Crime Stoppers has been helping Lincoln Police solve crimes through anonymous tips since the1980's. This week Tom Stanton talks with LPD Forensic Video Technician Jared Minary about how the Crime Stoppers process works, including how to make a tip, how they are processed and how reward amounts are determined

A year after phase one of a $56 million dollar expansion was completed at Lincoln Airport, work is underway on the second phase of construction. This week Tom Stanton talks with Chad Lay, director of planning and development for the Lincoln Airport Authority, about the new improvements travelers will see.