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UNO Criminal Justice Master’s Program Fifth Nationally

Published by admin on Wed, 01/22/2020 - 12:00am

The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s School of Criminology and Criminal Justice has received national recognition as one of the nation’s top graduate programs for the fourth consecutive year.

Motorcoach Meeting Means Millions for Omaha Economy

Published by admin on Tue, 01/21/2020 - 12:00am

Omaha recently hosted the largest gathering of motorcoach group travel and tourism professionals in North America.

The American Bus Association’s Marketplace 2020 was held Jan. 10-14, 2020 at CHI Health Center.

Second Annual City Youth Celebration of MLK Tonight

Published by admin on Mon, 01/20/2020 - 1:00am

The City of Omaha’s second annual Living the Dream original social justice music, poetry and dance competition is tonight.

Community members are invited to the high school contest from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at the Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St. Admission is free, and doors open at 5 p.m.

State Considers Limits on Lake McConaughy

Published by admin on Thu, 01/16/2020 - 2:00am

Ogallala – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is considering limiting the number of visitors at Lake McConaughy, along with the adjacent Lake Ogallala, where overcrowding has become a problem.

Changes Suggested to Neb. Endangered, Threatened Species

Published by admin on Thu, 01/16/2020 - 1:00am

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is proposing changes to the state’s threatened and endangered species lists.

Commissioners will consider removing the North American river otter from the threatened list at their Jan. 22 meeting. A hearing will be held at 8:30 a.m. at 2200 N. 33rd St. in Lincoln.

Douglas, Sarpy Commissioners Elect Chairmen

Published by admin on Thu, 01/16/2020 - 12:00am
Clare Duda

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners has elected a new chairman.

Clare Duda was named chair of the board on Jan. 7, taking the reins from Chris Rodgers, who will serve as vice chairman.

“I think he’s going to be a tough act to follow,” Duda said.

Lincoln East Takes First at We the People State Contest

Published by admin on Wed, 01/15/2020 - 2:00am

Lincoln East High School won the recent 2020 We the People contest sponsored by the Nebraska State Bar Foundation.

The Lincoln East  team will represent Nebraska at the national We the People contest this April in Washington, D.C., according to a news release.

Clerk Praised for Work After Tornado Accused of Theft

Published by admin on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 3:00am

Pilger – A former village clerk who was praised for her work in helping rebuild her northeast Nebraska community following a 2014 tornado strike has been accused of theft.

Kimberly Neiman, 57, was arrested last week at her home in Pilger on a warrant that included seven felony counts of theft and three of abuse of public records.

Accreditation Evaluators Praise Lincoln Regional Center

Published by admin on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 1:00am

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services announced last Tuesday that the Lincoln Regional Center received continued accreditation from the Joint Commission, a nonprofit that evaluates health care entities.

Man Awaiting Sentencing Says He’s Ready for Execution

Published by admin on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 12:00am

A Nebraska man awaiting sentencing for killing and dismembering a 24-year-old Lincoln woman said he’s ready to be executed.

Trail and his girlfriend, 26-year-old Bailey Boswell, were both charged in the slaying of Sydney Loofe.

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