Published by Nikki Ratay on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 12:00am
Lincoln – Health advocates are working with the new Legislature and state agencies to strengthen and streamline Nebraska’s Medicaid program.
A recent Nebraska Appleseed report includes recommendations for getting more eligible Nebraskans to sign up for and keep health coverage during the global pandemic.
Published by Nikki Ratay on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 12:00am
Omaha Police, National Guard Supporting D.C.The U.S. Secret Service is the lead federal agency responsible for coordinating, planning and implementing security for the inauguration.
Published by Nikki Ratay on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 5:00am
Lincoln – Nine months ago, Karen Keilwitz didn’t know how long she could keep feeding her town. The owner of the Pioneers Inn was trying to make sense of what the earliest coronavirus-related restrictions would mean to Gilead’s only restaurant.
Published by Nikki Ratay on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 3:00am
As part of an annual campaign, Nebraska officials are urging the public to remain vigilant and watch for signs of human trafficking.
Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts recently issued a proclamation calling for trafficking awareness across the state. January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
Published by Nikki Ratay on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 2:00am
Nebraska voters could get to decide whether to restrict local government spending next year under Gov. Pete Ricketts’ property tax proposal that he presented to lawmakers last Thursday.
Published by Nikki Ratay on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 1:00am
Flagstaff, Ariz. – The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case that centers on who gets a share of $8 billion in federal coronavirus relief allocated for Native American tribes.
Published by Nikki Ratay on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 12:00am
The FBI Omaha Field Office established a command post to gather intelligence and coordinate with local and state partners on potential threats leading up to today’s inauguration of Joe Biden in Washington, D.C.
The FBI was working with the Omaha Police Department and our other law enforcement partners to continuously share information based on tips.