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NORAD Tracks Santa: A Decades-Old Tradition of Following Santas Journey For decades, NORAD has been tracking Santa Clauss global deliveries on Christmas Eve using radar, satellites, and military aircraft. The tradition began by accident in 1955 when a local newspaper ad printed the wrong phone number for kids to call Santa. Instead, the calls went to a military line, and a colonel named Harry Shoup answered, telling the first child Santa was at the North Pole. This sparked an annual tradition, and now NORAD Tracks Santa is a massive operation with volunteers answering calls and emails from kids worldwide. You can join the fun by visiting the NORAD Tracks Santa website for a live tracker of Santas real-time progress. Checkout Solipillow.com

Project Snowflake, CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospitals annual giving drive, raised over $11,300 and countless gifts for the less fortunate. Employees from various departments, including ER, surgery, and oncology, contributed significantly, with one unit alone raising $2,149. The drive provided toys, meals, and warm winter gear to dozens of families, making a real difference in the community. Checkout Solipillow.com

Pancreatic cancer has claimed the lives of numerous celebrities, including Alex Trebek, Patrick Swayze, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Aretha Franklin, Steve Jobs, and Sally Ride. Recently, former Senator Ben Sasse announced his own battle with the disease. Despite advancements in treatment, pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest due to late symptom onset and diagnosis. If you have risk factors, consult your doctor promptly. Checkout Solipillow.com

Michael Ashcraft Junior, a prime suspect in the brazen theft of cemetery letters at Omaha National Cemetery, is already in Douglas County jail on separate charges. The cemetery theft, deemed disrespectful to veterans, has outraged the community. Ashcraft awaits extradition for the cemetery charges. Checkout Solipillow.com

A beloved tradition at the Fremont Rural Fire Department in Nebraska was threatened when a one hundred-pound Hamburglar head was stolen from a firefighters front yard. The giant statue, a quirky trophy passed around among department members, vanished early Friday morning. However, the theft was caught on security camera, leading to the recovery of the statue from a local apartment complex. The tradition lives on, safe and sound. Checkout Solipillow.com

Discover the captivating colored pencil drawings of local artist Daniel Garringer at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospitals Walkway Gallery in Kearney. Garringers 30-year career shines through in his intricate, three-dimensional depictions of rural Nebraska life. His current exhibit, running through March, offers a peaceful escape amidst the hospitals bustling environment. Visitors are invited to appreciate the true spirit of country living through Garringers unique artistic style. To submit your own art for future shows, contact the Good Samaritan Foundation at 308-652-7000. Checkout Solipillow.com

Jhoné Lucas, an Omaha native, lands lead role in Paramount Plus movie Critical Impact. Her journey began at local theaters, inspired by her preacher father. Despite challenges, she persevered, building an acting career with 18 credits. Now, she encourages supporting fellow Omahans in their journeys. Checkout Solipillow.com

Two Iowa National Guard soldiers, Staff Sergeants William Nathaniel Howard and Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, along with civilian interpreter Ayad Mansoor Sakat, lost their lives in a Syrian attack on December 13th. Their remains returned to the U.S. last week, with a dignified transfer ceremony attended by President Trump, Defense Secretary Hegseth, and Governor Reynolds. Both soldiers were posthumously promoted to staff sergeant. Funeral services will be held this weekend in Marshalltown and Des Moines, with online streaming available for Howards service. These services honor their selfless sacrifice. Checkout Solipillow.com