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Neuroscience Offers Insights

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 12:00am

La Vista – Humans are emotional beings, not rational ones.

The vast majority of human reactions are emotional, and the majority of our brain mass is dedicated to emotional responses, which offer a quick, efficient way to make decisions.

Public Service Awards Given at NSBA Annual Meeting

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 12:00am

La Vista – The Nebraska State Bar Association recognized several members of the legal community last Thursday for their exemplary service to the public.

Study Shines Light on Hours Saved Using Lean Six Sigma

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Mon, 10/14/2019 - 12:00am

A recent case study by Harvard University highlights the implementation of structured daily planning meetings across the Nebraska state government.

Stephen Center Shelter Earns Accreditation

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Mon, 10/14/2019 - 12:00am

A South Omaha homeless shelter, along with its permanent supportive housing and co-occurring treatment center, earned a three-year accreditation and is the only shelter accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) in Nebraska.

Cornhusker Boys, Girls County Government Day

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Fri, 10/11/2019 - 12:00am

Officials from Sarpy County hosted 64 high school students on Tuesday, Oct. 8, for the annual Cornhusker Boys and Girls County Government Day.

Concert Supports Traveling Photo Exibit

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Fri, 10/11/2019 - 12:00am

Patriotic Productions is holding a fundraiser today in Fremont to support Remembering Our Fallen, a national traveling memorial of photos showing fallen U.S. service members since 9/11.

The fundraiser will include a performance by Gary Puckett and the Union Gap.

Omaha Mayor Names New HR Director

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Fri, 10/11/2019 - 12:00am

The City of Omaha has a new director of human resources.

Deborah Sander was selected by Mayor Jean Stothert to be the next HR director, replacing Tim Young, who resigned in August.

Kerrey to Talk About John Marshall, Love of Law

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 12:00am

Former U.S. Senator Bob Kerrey will deliver the University of Nebraska College of Law’s Attorney General Jon Bruning Public Service Lecture on Oct. 17.

Nebraska Settling Lawsuit Over Breast Cancer Care

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Tue, 10/08/2019 - 12:00am

Lincoln – A lawyer said that Nebraska has agreed to pay $385,000 to a woman whose lawsuit said the state psychiatric hospital delayed her doctor-ordered mammogram for more than a year and then denied some radiation treatments for her breast cancer.

County Crime Lab Can Now Test for Hemp vs. Marijuana

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Tue, 10/08/2019 - 12:00am

The crime lab for the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has completed validation of a laboratory test to distinguish between hemp and marijuana.

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