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Troopers Arrest LRC Escapee After Foot Pursuit on Coal Train
(LINCOLN, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from Butler and Seward County deputies, have arrested a man who had escaped from the Lincoln Regional Center on Tuesday. At approximately 7:15 a.m. Thursday, the Butler County Sheriff’s Office reported that they believed Justin Daro was present...
Consultant sees $531M in trims to NE state government
LINCOLN – A highly-paid consultant is projecting that Nebraska state government could cut $531 million in spending within a year if it more sharply focused on system-wide outcomes that better serve its customers, and tapped more federal and state reserve funds. In a 57-page report after a year on the job, Utah-based Epiphany Associates said […] The post Consultant sees $531M in trims to NE state government appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Nebraska Saturday Storms: Prepare for 2-Inch Hail and 60 mph Winds by 10 PM
Omaha, NE – Nebraska residents are urged to prepare for severe weather as a line of strong storms is forecasted to move through the area this afternoon into the evening. The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley, NE, has issued a severe weather outlook indicating that damaging winds, large hail, and locally heavy rain will be the primary threats.
Nebraska's largest dam in need of multimillion-dollar resurfacing project
OGALLALA, Neb. — Nebraska's largest dam, Kingsley Dam on Lake McConaughy near Ogallala, is not in any danger of failure. However, Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation officials say the 90-year-old structure needs a major resurfacing project to keep it safe in the future. "We're in good shape this...
Report shows 80% of Nebraska’s crops in good or excellent shape
LINCOLN, Neb. — Corn is six feet high and starting to tassel. It brings hope and a big smile to Sarah Faughn. "We've been really optimistic about this growing season because of the timely rains," Faughn said. She and her husband, Patrick, farm several acres and raise cattle with...
Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly to lead Indonesia trade trip, as Pillen focuses on special session
LINCOLN — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has asked Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly to step in for him to lead a trade mission to Indonesia this month — a shift made in light of the upcoming special legislative session. Pillen has pledged to call a special session that will focus on property taxes immediately after the […] The post Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly to lead Indonesia trade trip, as Pillen focuses on special session appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
A journey through time: The history of Social Security
In the fabric of society, few programs have woven themselves as deeply into the American culture as Social Security. The economic devastation of the Great Depression further exposed society’s vulnerabilities, with millions of older Americans in poverty and many more at risk of financial ruin. In response, the Social Security Act was signed into law […] The post A journey through time: The history of Social Security appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
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