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OPS teacher pension fund faces questions before state takes over management
LINCOLN — Omaha Public Schools, the largest school district in Nebraska, is less than 50 days from handing over management of its pension fund to the state. But a new state audit widened the scope of problems Nebraska could inherit from the Omaha School Employees Retirement System, leaders of the state retirement system were told […] The post OPS teacher pension fund faces questions before state takes over management appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Nebraska youth hopeful for regenerative ag
Three members of Nebraska’s Students for Sustainability were among the youngest participants at the recent Citizens' Climate Lobby conference in Washington, D.C. Omaha Central High School incoming senior, Evalina Sain, heads the organization, which is made up of mostly high school students. She said although some city dwellers may...
Nebraska Considers Mobile Sports Betting For Property Tax Relief
Nebraska is considering a proposal, which would provide an additional $30 million a year for property tax relief if residents are allowed to engage in sports betting via phones or mobile devices. Gamblers and gaming officials are urging the governor and lawmakers to consider this option when they reconvene for a special session on July 25.
The Poorest Town in Nebraska has been Revealed
Nebraska, known for its vast cornfields, thriving economy, and strong agricultural industry, is not immune to the challenges of poverty. A recent study by 24/7 Wall St. has revealed that Falls City, a town with a population of 4,130, is the poorest in the entire state. This sobering revelation sheds light on the economic disparities that exist within the Cornhusker State and the urgent need for action to address the root causes of poverty.
Pillen’s Promises: Economic Boom and Little Harm for Neighbors. They Haven’t Always Panned Out.
This story was originally published by Investigate Midwest. Dorian Kaspar was outside, cutting trees with her husband at her farmhouse near St. Edward, Nebraska, a few years back around Easter, when a gust of wind blew through the wide-open cornfields and carried in what seemed like rain. It descended on...
Omaha Woman Wins Fourth Truck$ & Buck$ Truck
Lincoln, NE–July 16, 2024–Kimberly McPhaul of Omaha is the fourth winner of a 2024 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 SuperCrew truck in the 29th edition of the Nebraska Lottery’s $2 Truck$ & Buck$ Scratch game. McPhaul purchased her winning Truck$ & Buck$ ticket at Hy-Vee Food Store #04...
Local photographer’s work on exhibit through Aug. 9 in Chadron
CHADRON – The Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center is hosting a photography exhibit by Sheryl Cozad of Crawford through Aug. 9. Cozad moved to Crawford from Fort Collins four years ago after visiting her nephew and his wife who ranch in the area. “We came here for vacations...
Chadron Fire At Work Monday
According to the Great Plains Fire Information page, the Chadron Volunteer Fire Department, along with federal and local resources, fought and contained the Power Stroke fire Monday afternoon, keeping it at half an acre. The fire was reported shortly before 10:30 Monday morning approximately 10 miles southwest of Chadron. Great...
Chadron Juniors See Season End
The final month of the season for the Chadron Platte Valley Bank American Legion Post 12 juniors opened up with being shutout and ended with being shutout. A month of July, where outside the first and last game they averaged 9.6 runs per game, with a lowest of four in a loss to Rapid City and a high of 19 vs Sheridan, Wyoming. Ended in disappointment as the Chadron juniors fell to Alliance 8-0 Monday to see their season come to a close.
Omaha City Council denies Mega Saver’s liquor license request
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Mega Saver is a locally owned, minority business. It has 28 convenience stores in the Omaha metro. They want to take the closed restaurant property that was Fuddruckers at 72nd and Dodge, and turn it into a convenience store with four gas pumps out front. The...
Lincoln's recycling event aims to rehome unused medical equipment, July 22-27
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Recycling Council is hosting its first Rescue and Reuse event in Lincoln, Nebraska from July 22-27. Program Director of the Nebraska Recycling Council, Allison Majerus mentioned the event's goal is to take in used medical equipment and rehome it or recycle it, instead of having the equipment going to landfills.
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