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Federal Funds To Help Add ‘Affordable' Dwellings In Flood-Impacted Areas In And Around Omaha
About $8 million in federal funds is slated to go to four different area development projects.
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Metro Offers Free Bus Rides On Election Day In Omaha
Other transportation companies are also offering discounted or free rides on Nov. 8.
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Tenants Deserve A Right To A Jury Trial In Eviction Cases, ACLU And NAACP Argue In Omaha Case
An apartment owner sought to evict a tenant for violating a clause in her lease about crime free/drug free housing.
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OPS Hall Of Famers Represent Highest Levels Of Sports
Nine representatives of Omaha Public Schools, ranging from a world champ boxer to a former Olympic gymnast, will be inducted on Nov. 19.
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Nebraska Environmental Trust Gets Earful About High Number Of Disqualified Grants
The next listening session is set for Oct. 9 in Omaha.
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$3 Million UNMC Grant Intends To Strengthen Linkage Between Community And Health Care
The goal is to train 240 community health workers as frontline soldiers seeking to eradicate health disparities across the state.
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Shredder Was Likely Cause Of Wildfire In Southern Lancaster County That Destroyed Three Homes
The blaze destroyed three homes and several outbuildings, and blackened a state recreation area.
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Q-And-A In Nebraska Governor's Race: Pillen, Blood Discuss Affordable Housing, Mental Health Care
This is the last of three installments from interviews the Nebraska Examiner held with the candidates.
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Nearly 5 Million Domestic Birds Affected By Deadly Avian Flu In Nebraska This Year
The most recent case affected a commercial flock of 33,500 gamebirds in York County.
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Nebraska Education Officials Tout Student Scores On National Math, Reading Assessment
Scores were down both locally and nationally, but Nebraska’s declines weren’t as large as most states.
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Wildfires In Southern Lancaster County Prompt Evacuations Near Lincoln
A light drizzle was falling in Lincoln on Monday morning, with light winds, decreasing the fire threat.
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Large Number Of Contested Races Spice 2022 Elections For Nebraska Legislature
Omaha has several tight races.
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Nebraska Unemployment Rate Up Slightly
Friday’s data release shows the state with a 2.2% seasonally adjusted rate for September compared to 2.1% a month ago and 2.5% a year ago.
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Lawmakers' Road Trip Pushes Airport-Related Change To Nebraska Constitution
Amendment 1 would open a gate for cities and counties with airports to spend public funds to expand commercial flight offerings.
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Biden Student Debt Forgiveness Plan On Temporary Hold After Appeals Court Ruling
The six states that sued, including Nebraska, will have until Tuesday to respond.
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Q-And-A In Nebraska's Governor's Race: Blood, Pillen Talk Labor Shortage, Immigration
This is the second of three installments from the Nebraska Examiner interviewing the candidates for governor from both major parties.
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Smith Touts Work On Tax Relief And Trade As He Campaigns For An Eighth Term In Congress
He has a shot at becoming the first chair of the powerful Ways and Means Committee from Nebraska.
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Migrating Whooping Cranes Prompt Temporary Closure Of Clay County Wildlife Area
Fewer than 600 individual whooping cranes now exist in the wild.
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Judge Rejects GOP Challenge To Student-Loan Forgiveness Program
Six states led by Republicans, including Nebraska, took the administration to federal court last month.
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Nebraska Environmental Trust Seeks Input On Grant Application Process, Which Has Stirred Past Controversy
Listening sessions are scheduled for Omaha, Lincoln, and Kearney, as well as a Zoom session.
