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Aging State Penitentiary In Lincoln Springs Another Leak, Forcing Relocation Of Inmates
State officials say the facility needs to be replaced.
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Nebraska Supreme Court Rejects Appeal From Death-Row Inmate Who Slashed Himself With Razor Blade In Front Of Jurors
The court called Aubrey Trail's suicide attempt “a calculating gesture resulting in superficial cuts.”
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High School Republicans, Union Support Helped Power Bacon's Win
The new supply of volunteers helped knock on doors, persuade parents and friends.
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A $2.9 Million Gift Is Jaw-Dropper For Urban League Of Nebraska President
The gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott is the largest single contribution in the nonprofit’s 90-year history.
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Nebraska Abortion Rights Advocates Say No Matter The Election Outcome, It's Time To Fight
Counting of late and provisional ballots could change the outcome of two tight legislative races retaining filibuster.
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Sen. Ben Sasse Confirmed As Next President Of The University Of Florida
The Nebraska Republican served as president of Midland University in Fremont before he was elected to the Senate in 2014.
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Omaha Sex Trafficker Carney Turner Sentenced To Life In Prison
One co-defendant was given an 87-month prison term for her role, while another will be sentenced Monday.
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Voter ID, Minimum Wage, Airport Funding Ballot Issues Sail To Victory In Nebraska
Initiative 433 raises the state's minimum wage gradually to $15 an hour by 2026 and calls also for annual inflation adjustments.
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Pillen Wins Nebraska Governor's Race, Pledges To Finally Fix Nebraska's High Property Taxes
The Republican from Columbus was outdistancing State Sen. Carol Blood, D-Bellevue, by a 56-41% margin late Tuesday.
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Republicans Appear To Have Gained A Filibuster-Proof Majority In Nebraska Legislature
That could give the GOP the power to pass several conservative initiatives that had been blocked by filibusters in the past.
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Bacon Tops Vargas, Brings Home 2nd District U.S. House Win For Fourth Time
Bacon overcame voter anger over the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade by focusing on inflation and higher prices.
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Mike Flood Beats Patty Pansing Brooks In Nebraska's 1st District; Adrian Smith Wins In 3rd
The eastern Nebraska race was closer than most recent general elections in the 1st District.
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Q-And-A With Cyberbullying Expert Who Is Slated To Speak In Omaha Nov. 17
Sameer Hinduja is co-director of the Cyberbullying Research Center at Berkman Klein Center at Harvard University.
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A Power Outage And Minor Ballot Fumbles Reported On Somewhat Busy Election Day, Nebraska Officials Say
In Omaha, about 25 voters were handed only the first page of a two-page ballot.
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Critics Of Legion Support For Convicted Sex Offender Call For Organization Officials To Resign
About 20 Legion members wore official Legion caps as a show of support for John Arias at a State Board of Pardons meeting in September.
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Where And When To Vote Today In Nebraska
It's go time for voters in Nebraska, if they haven't cast early ballots already: Election Day is here.
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Kiosks In Seven Nebraska Communities Provide New Option For Paying Child Support
The new “Rapid Pay” kiosks allow parents to pay in cash, check, money order, credit card or debit card.
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An Election Day Cheat Sheet From The Nebraska Examiner, A Little Early
Key races this year are centered in the Omaha and Lincoln areas.
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Nebraska Board Of Ed Races Could Decide Future Role Of Board, Next Ed Commissioner
A group of conservative candidates has spent months stoking public fears about sex education and social studies.
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Report On State Tax Incentives Show Costs Outweigh Benefits
The estimated tax credits to be provided via the Nebraska Advantage Act in FY 2022-23 was $93.4M more than the tax revenue generated.
