Nebraska hospital transfer center improving but still not accomplishing goal

The transfer center continues to take steps to improve, but it appears to be falling short of its paramount goal of allowing providers to stay with their patients rather than make calls themselves. Go to Source Author: Sara Gentzler Omaha World-Herald Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Economy by the numbers: 10 charts that show where the economy is headed in Lincoln and Nebraska

Which counties have the lowest unemployment rate? Where is gas the cheapest? How have visits to bars and restaurants changed? Find out with these charts and maps, updated weekly. Go to Source Author: Lee Digital Content Center, Reconnecting Labs Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Snow days may melt away for UNL students after policy change

Students could be required to log in to an online class or watch a recorded lecture from home if inclement weather closes UNL’s campus. Go to Source Author: CHRIS DUNKER Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Priest, a former Omaha archdiocese chancellor, headed to trial on theft, abuse charges

A Douglas County judge on Wednesday ordered the Rev. Michael Gutgsell to be tried in district court on two felonies: theft and abuse of a vulnerable adult. Go to Source Author: Todd Cooper Omaha World-Herald Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Virus by the numbers: 9 charts that show how COVID-19 is spreading in Lincoln and Nebraska

What percentage of the population has been vaccinated? How many hospital beds are available? How have case counts changed recently? Find out with these charts and maps, updated weekly. Go to Source Author: Lee Digital Content Center, Reconnecting Labs Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Woman dies, two injured in southwest Omaha crash

Candice McDowell died Wednesday and a person is being held on suspicion of motor vehicle homicide and driving under the influence following a crash in southwest Omaha. Go to Source Author: Omaha World-Herald Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Body found following Thanksgiving morning house fire in Richardson County

First responders were dispatched to the home at 1055 Seventh St. just before 4:30 a.m. and found the residence fully engulfed in flames. Go to Source Author: Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Nebraska family wins boat in Take ’em Fishing program

The Bartunek family took their 2-year-old daughter, Tinley, fishing at a youth event at Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area, where she received her first fishing pole. Now she can fish off of a brand-new boat. Go to Source Author: Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

His story tells theirs: Rockville man decorates his man cave with area collectibles

As for the many local collectibles that decorate his special place, KC Sundermeier said they’re reminders of the value of rural living and the people who make up the tapestry of the countryside. Go to Source Author: Mike Konz Kearney Hub Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

‘Jeopardy!’ players flunk Omaha category

What is Omaha? Apparently, it’s a challenge for ‘Jeopardy!’ contestants, who bombed the category on Tuesday’s episode. Go to Source Author: Joe McCarty Omaha World-Herald Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Texas man dies when semi crashes into trees along I-80 near North Platte

A Texas man died Tuesday when the semitrailer truck he was driving left Interstate 80 east of North Platte and crashed into some trees. Go to Source Author: Omaha World-Herald Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Actor donates Thanksgiving meal to Lincoln veterans

Actor Gary Sinise, who played Lt. Dan Taylor in “Forrest Gump”, has donated money to provide Wednesday’s meal for 78 veterans living at a Lincoln apartment complex for homeless veterans. Go to Source Author: JENNA EBBERS Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Mask mandate extended as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Lincoln

Lancaster County recorded 957 cases last week, its second-highest weekly total since late January. Health Director Pat Lopez said the mask mandate is unlikely to be extended again unless conditions drastically decline. Go to Source Author: MATT OLBERDING Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Fans answer call in man’s obituary to place an ‘irresponsibly large wager’ on NU

Milton Andrew Munson was a Nebraska native, Vietnam-era Air Force veteran, pharmacist, husband, father and a Husker fan wanting to see NU finally beat Iowa. Go to Source Author: L. KENT WOLGAMOTT Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Hay Springs man dies in two-vehicle crash in Nebraska Panhandle

A 35-year-old man died Saturday in a two-vehicle crash about 16 miles northeast of Hemingford in western Nebraska. Go to Source Author: Omaha World-Herald Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

20-year-old man killed, another man wounded in shooting at Omaha bar

A 20-year-old man was fatally wounded and another man sustained a minor injury during a shooting Saturday night at an Omaha bar. Go to Source Author: Omaha World-Herald Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Fortenberry spokesman blasts federal prosecutors for their handling of criminal case

A spokesman for U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry blasted federal prosecutors, saying they hadn’t shared “the whole truth” about why he had not returned illegal campaign contributions. Go to Source Author: Paul Hammel Omaha World-Herald Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Multiple dead, more than 20 injured when SUV plows into Christmas parade in Wisconsin

A red SUV sped through a Christmas parade Sunday evening in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Multiple people died and more than 20, including children, were injured. Go to Source Author: ASSOCIATED PRESS and EMILY HAMER Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Fremont referee retires after long, enjoyable career

“I’ve been lucky enough to work a lot of different stadiums and the atmosphere in a lot of these places have been just outstanding,” Mark Legband said. “And it’s been just a lot of fun to keep involved, and I… Go to Source Author: COLLIN SPILINEK Fremont Tribune Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press…

Don Walton: Fox News has had major impact on Nebraska politics

Democrats used to be able to compete successfully statewide before Fox News showed up on the TV screen in virtually every coffee shop and bar west of Lincoln, Don Walton writes. Go to Source Author: DON WALTON Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Economy update: 10 charts that show how the economy is performing in Lincoln and Nebraska

Find out how the unemployment rate has changed recently, plus which parts of the state have the highest weekly earnings, and more with these charts and maps, updated weekly. Go to Source Author: Lee Digital Content Center, Reconnecting Labs Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Regulators seek to suspend Trump rule on railway natural gas

Railroads are warning investors that freight shipments will continue to fall this year. CSX and Union Pacific both reported a slowdown in freight hauling during the second quarter of 2021. Go to Source Author: JOSH FUNK The Associated Press Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

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