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‘Unexpected' Help For Heating Costs Headed To Eligible Nebraskans
The state is receiving an extra $9 million in Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program funds.
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Omaha Pilot Project Aims To Stop Revolving Door At Emergency Room For The Homeless
The program will provide homeless people who are discharged from a metro area emergency room with a place to live and recover.
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Nebraskans Facing Deluge Of Political Mail — The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
No central clearinghouse counts the number of political mailers clogging Nebraska mailboxes during election season.
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Ricketts Expresses Some Interest In U.S. Senate Seat To Be Vacated By Sasse
If Ricketts wants the seat, he is likely to be appointed by the next Nebraska governor.
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Nebraska House Candidates Still Fight Voter Confusion After Redistricting
It’s the second time in two decades that a slice of Sarpy County voters has had to adjust to being drawn into a new district.
Omaha|News|
Transforming An Old Water Park And Convention Center In Central Omaha
A $2.8 million two-story dental office structure is now to be constructed and connected to the existing New Image Dentistry corner building.
Omaha|News|
PepperJax Grows Out Of Teen Years, Returns Corporate Flag To Omaha, Where It All Began
Nationally, the fast-casual restaurant chain has about 30 stores in five states.
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Battle Over Bluejeans To Be Heard By Nebraska's Highest Court
The state employees union says its lawsuit is about much more than just what state workers can wear on the job.
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State Senator Criticizes Nebraska Board Of Education For Not Allowing Public Comment At Upcoming Meeting
State Sen. Dave Murman accused the board of playing “politics” with its agenda by denying parents the right to comment before the election.
Omaha|News|
Two Nebraska Plants Get A Chunk Of $73 Million Awarded By USDA To Boost Smaller Meatpackers
Greater Omaha Packing and Lot 279 LLC of Wisner are the Cornhusker State recipients.
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Voter Interest Is Relatively High In Nebraska
Turnout is predicted at 58% for Tuesday's general election.
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Increase In Respiratory Illnesses Among Very Young Noted In Lincoln, Omaha Areas
RSV is a common respiratory virus, but it can be serious, especially for infants and older adults.
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State Of Nebraska Pays Overdue $11 Million In Bills To Provider Of Health Care Data
CyncHealth, the contractor that operates the statewide Heath Information Exchange, hadn’t been paid since early this year.
Omaha|News|
UNMC Tapped For Trial Of Monkeypox Treatment
The University of Nebraska Medical Center is one of more than 60 sites nationally to be chosen for the trial study.
Omaha|News|
Plaque In Omaha's Memorial Park Will Mark ‘America's 250!'
The patriot marker is to be unveiled Nov. 6.
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Critics Of Controversial Pardon Call For Apology, More Accountability
American Legion member John Arias of Nebraska was convicted of a 1992 violent sexual assault and served 14 years in prison.
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Former U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry Appeals Federal Felony Convictions
He was convicted of lying to or misleading FBI agents investigating foreign funds that were illegally donated to his campaign.
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Gubernatorial Candidate Charles Herbster And State Sen. Julie Slama Agree To Drop Dueling Defamation Lawsuits
They are dropping their suits with prejudice, meaning they cannot sue each other again for the same reasons.
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Spending On Nebraska Elections Is Surging, With No End In Sight
Donors these days are spending more money on state and local races, including the smaller ones.
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UNMC Grant Aims To Grow Public Health Pros In Rural And Tribal Lands
A $1.5 million grant to the University of Nebraska Medical Center will provide free tuition for at least 37 practitioners per year.
