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Mental Telehealth Program Launched for Rural, Underserved Iowa Schools
A health insurance company is investing millions of dollars in mental telehealth services in Iowa’s K-12 public schools. The Cedar Rapids Community School District received $1.5 million dollars this week from Minnesota-based insurer UnitedHealth Group. Superintendent Tawana Grover says the money will help pay for an online telehealth portal that students can use to access mental health counselling.
Omaha volleyball can't quite topple Big 12 powerhouse in season opener
While Omaha volleyball unveiled three banners in Baxter Arena ahead of Friday night's season opener, that was where the celebration ended for the Mavericks. In its first action since falling short in the 2023 NCAA Tournament against Kansas, UNO suffered a similar fate against another Big 12 opponent who proved just as tough. Omaha couldn't quite keep pace against Houston, falling short in five tightly fought sets 3-2.
Much-anticipated XC debuts for Denton, Lillie live up to the hype
(Glenwood) -- Two anticipated cross country debuts lived up to the hype on Saturday at the Glenwood Invitational. St. Albert sophomore Lili Denton and Lewis Central freshman Evan Lillie both won their first career cross country meets in dominant form. For the dual-sporting Denton, it was an impressive run of 17:57.25 and proved to be ahead of two runners that have claimed the last three Hawkeye Ten Conference championships, Harlan’s Lindsey Sonderman and Glenwood’s Grace Berglund.
City of Omaha says debris pickup could take another week
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Roanoke neighborhood resident Dave Molacek said he’s had his tree debris by the curb since the day after the July 31 windstorm. Like the other piles around his neighborhood, it’s still sitting there four weeks after the city began its curbside debris collection. “I...
Suspect arrested in Council Bluffs shooting investigation
(Council Bluffs) -- A suspect has been arrested following a shooting that sent one person to the hospital in Council Bluffs Thursday night. The Council Bluffs Police Department says 19-year-old Isaac James Landanger of Council Bluffs was arrested Friday for attempt to commit murder in relation to the shooting of a 17-year-old male in Council Bluffs Thursday.
New Rankings for Omaha and Nebraska
The City of Omaha and the State of Nebraska frequently score well on national lists. Today we highlight a couple of the most recent rankings. Omaha ranked #38 on Fortune’s third annual list Best Places to Live for Families. According to the Fortune’s report, “A great place to live...
Governor appoints ex-school board member recalled over book ban push to Nebraska’s library board
Republican Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has appointed a new member to the Nebraska Library Commission — a former local school board member removed from office after trying to ban more than 50 books.
A measure to repeal a private school tuition funding law in Nebraska will make the November ballot
Public school advocates have collected enough signatures to ask voters to repeal a new law that uses taxpayer money to fund private school tuition., according to Nebraska’s top election official.
Work Begins on Cornhusker Creek near 36th and Cornhusker Road
At a July council meeting, the Bellevue City Council approved the rezoning and development of a new mixed-use subdivision northwest of 36th and Cornhusker Road. The new development will sit on approximately 59 acres of what was formerly zoned agricultural land. Proposed access to the development would be via an...
Bar highlighting female sports opening in Omaha
The state’s first sports bar for women will open in Omaha this December. “SET the Bar” in Omaha is being opened as a place where women’s sports are put first. Co-owner Molly Huyck wants to create a place that’s different from a traditional bar. “It’s definitely...
Senator Brewer’s Weekly Update
This past week I was invited to attend the Garfield County commissioners meeting. It was good to be in Burwell again. They were very interested in hearing about what the special session of the legislature did to lower property taxes. They were especially interested in the caps placed on local units of government ability to raise spending. I imagine most of Nebraska’s 93 counties, and 244 school districts and all the other government we have that relies on their ability to levy, collect, and spend property taxes, are all just as concerned.
A Bill to Alleviate Our Child Care Crisis
Experts are calling it a “child care crisis.” We have too few child care workers, too few child care providers, and too many parents seeking care that can’t be found. Nine counties in Nebraska don’t have a single licensed child care facility. Tuition at child care centers is more expensive than tuition at the University of Nebraska. And the problem, sadly, is only getting worse.
Husker fans expect winning record, some say nine wins, in 2024
RALSTON, Neb. — Drinking the Husker Kool-Aid every offseason is something Nebraska fans admit they're guilty of. But they're hoping this season, this team, is the real deal and capable of meeting the moment. "1997 was probably the last time we saw something really fun. I was born in...
Nebraska’s five-member congressional delegation briefs business leaders
ASHLAND, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) - The five members of Nebraska’s congressional delegation briefed more than 300 of the state’s business leaders Thursday and included a warning about some economic clouds brewing over agriculture. U.S. Rep. Mike Flood of Norfolk, R-Neb., speaking at an annual event held at the...
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