Minds polluted? New film making rounds in Nebraska is filled with falsehoods, education experts say

“The Mind Polluters” doesn’t interview any active public school teachers, administrators, academics or experts in public health or child psychological development. Go to Source Author: CARSON VAUGHAN Flatwater Free Press Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

18-year-old Grand Island man accused of online sex offenses involving 11 girls

The man was arrested for possessing and threatening to publicly share sexually explicit photos of 11 females between the ages of 13 and 18. Go to Source Author: By Jeff Bahr Grand Island Independent Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Flood and Pansing Brooks spar over House abortion rights bill

Rep. Mike Flood voted against a House bill that would seek to restore abortion rights, setting up another confrontation with Democratic congressional nominee Patty Pansing Brooks of Lincoln in the Nov. 8 general election. Go to Source Author: DON WALTON Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Judge rules MUD is 50% responsible for explosion, fire at historic Old Market building

A Douglas County judge determined that Omaha’s public utility, MUD, is 50% responsible for the natural-gas-fueled fire that destroyed one of the Old Market’s iconic buildings in 2016. Go to Source Author: Todd Cooper and Jessica Wade Omaha World-Herald Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

40 and counting: Gerald Gentleman Station marks milestone anniversary

NPPD CEO Tom Kent toured the Gerald Gentleman Station south of Sutherland Wednesday ahead of the NPPD board’s meeting in North Platte. Go to Source Author: Tim Johnson North Platte Telegraph Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Temporary casino in Lincoln could be open in just over 2 months

The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission has given approval for WarHorse Gaming and the Nebraska Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association to begin work at Lincoln Race Course to accommodate the temporary casino. Go to Source Author: MATT OLBERDING Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Deceased Fremont man named in alleged $6M fraud scheme, acting U.S. attorney says

Darland Properties’ Brett Cook allegedly billed clients for work that was not performed, overbilled clients for work that was performed, and submitted inflated invoices to insurance companies to obtain insurance proceeds. Go to Source Author: Fremont Tribune Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Cleanup of Nox-Crete site on hold due to insurance-related investigation

Cleanup of the Nox-Crete chemical warehouse fire has been delayed by an insurance investigation; a meeting later this month could clear the way for progress. Go to Source Author: Nancy Gaarder World-Herald Staff Writer Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Watch now: Nebraska, nation rolling out 9-8-8 as number to call for suicide prevention

Nebraska officials announced Wednesday that the new number (9-8-8) is being rolled out Saturday as a way to call, chat or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at any hour. Go to Source Author: MARTHA STODDARD Omaha World-Herald Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Lawsuit alleging discrimination in UNL student fee policies can move forward, judge says

While the denial of funding for a Christian speaker spurred the lawsuit, the claims in Ratio Christi’s complaint “sweep far more broadly, posing a broadside attack on the entire funding scheme” for speakers at UNL, a judge said. Go to Source Author: CHRIS DUNKER Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release…

DEA’s fentanyl campaign takes 32,000 pills off Omaha streets over 2 days

During the first six months of 2022, DEA investigators seized 151,500 pills in Nebraska, marking an 83% increase over the 82,775 pills seized in all of 2021. Go to Source Author: Kevin Cole Omaha World-Herald Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Flood sworn in; Fischer welcomes his addition to Nebraska delegation

Mike Flood is sworn in as Nebraska’s new 1st District congressman and Sen. Deb Fischer celebrates the arrival of her former state legislative colleague as he joins Nebraska’s five-member congressional delegation. Go to Source Author: DON WALTON Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Advocates tout ‘untapped’ pool of blind and visually impaired workers to fill job positions

In Nebraska, more than 35,000 people report blindness or severe difficulty seeing even with glasses. Go to Source Author: Dan Crisler Omaha World-Herald Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Ricketts says he accepts change in Republican Party leadership

Speaking on his statewide radio call-in show, Gov. Pete Ricketts said “everybody followed the rules” in deciding to elect new state Republican Party leadership on Saturday. Go to Source Author: DON WALTON Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

COVID cases, hospitalizations tick up again in Nebraska

Hospitalizations in Nebraska averaged 168 for the week, up 11% from 151 the prior week. There were 186 Nebraskans hospitalized with COVID-19 on Friday, the highest figure since early March. Go to Source Author: Julie Anderson and Henry J. Cordes Omaha World-Herald Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Fremont woman dies in crash; two others injured

A Fremont woman died and two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash Saturday evening on U.S. 30 west of the city. Go to Source Author: Fremont Tribune Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

If a tent doesn’t appeal, there are lots of other camping options at Nebraska’s state parks

People want a choose and the Nebraska Game and Parks works to fulfill those wishes with things like teepees, cabooses and glamping cabins. Go to Source Author: Marjie Ducey Omaha World-Herald Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Every course along U.S. 30: North Platte golfer finishes statewide quest

“All I had left was Fremont, Schuyler and North Bend,” Pete Lowe said. “My nephew lives in Columbus and he called me and said, uncle Pete, we are going to finish your journey.” Go to Source Author: Job Vigil North Platte Telegraph Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Railroad workers rally in the Haymarket demanding a new fair contract

Rail workers from all over the Midwest gathered outside BNSF Railway’s headquarters in the Haymarket on Sunday morning in protest of work safety and pay concerns. Go to Source Author: EVELYN MEJIA Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

10 years apart: Holdrege Animal Rescue reunites dog with Georgia owner

After 10 years and thousands of miles, Mimi the dog is finally home. Go to Source Author: ASHLEY BEBENSEE Kearney Hub Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Entrepreneurs bringing new life to old business buildings on historic North 24th Street

Another local, Black-owned, for-profit business has moved into Omaha’s historic North 24th Street business district, which is undergoing a revitalization. Go to Source Author: CHRISTOPHER BURBACH Omaha World-Herald Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Nebraska Republicans oust party leader during turbulent state convention

The Nebraska Republican Party fired its chairman Saturday amid GOP turmoil that stemmed partly from the hard-fought primary for governor. The day also included one arrest and a raft of resignations. Go to Source Author: Erin Bamer Omaha World-Herald Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

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