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Why a push to add 79 Lincoln police officers has been put on hold

Why a push to add 79 Lincoln police officers has been put on hold

  • ANNA KLEIBER Lincoln Journal Star

The citizen-led ballot initiative would have required the city of Lincoln to hire at least 450 police officers, with two years to hit that threshold.

Immigration agency to buy electric shock gloves

Immigration agency to buy electric shock gloves

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Man hospitalized after Westroads shoplifting chase, standoff at North Omaha home

Man hospitalized after Westroads shoplifting chase, standoff at North Omaha home

  • Andrew Smith and Nikos Frazier World-Herald Staff Writers

An Omaha police helicopter tracked a man to a neighborhood near 37th Street and Grand Avenue, where police say he was seen armed and entering a house.

Lincoln man sentenced for string of crimes, including sex assault

Lincoln man sentenced for string of crimes, including sex assault

  • LORI PILGER Lincoln Journal Star

The 47-year-old Lincoln man was on parole and on electronic monitoring at the time of the crimes.

Business owners share concerns over health costs, E15, right to repair with Ricketts

Business owners share concerns over health costs, E15, right to repair with Ricketts

  • Josh Reyes World-Herald Staff Writer

The National Federation of Independent Business hosted a roundtable with about two dozen business owners and Sen. Pete Ricketts at an Elkhorn-area restaurant.

Medicaid work rule leaves homeless people in the cold

Medicaid work rule leaves homeless people in the cold

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The federal government finalized a rule requiring millions of people to prove they work, volunteer or go to school or they’ll lose Medicaid benefits.

9 years ago today: Look back at house explosion that shook Lincoln, killed couple

9 years ago today: Look back at house explosion that shook Lincoln, killed couple

  • Lincoln Journal Star

Jim Jasa intentionally blew up his own house to kill himself and his wife, Jeanne Jasa, on Aug. 14, 2017, in an explosion that shook the city and rained debris across southeast Lincoln, Police Chief Jeff Bliemeister said Oct. 11, 2018.

Creighton University's new sophomore residence hall opens Sunday

Creighton University's new sophomore residence hall opens Sunday

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    Photos: Man in custody after hours long standoff with Omaha Police

    Photos: Man in custody after hours long standoff with Omaha Police

      A large police presence amassed Thursday evening and into early Friday morning near North 38th and Fort Streets in Omaha after a man allegedly fled police and entered a home, following a possible shoplifting incident at Westroads Mall.

      'I'm not too old yet': 92-year-old Lincoln tailor has no designs on retirement

      'I'm not too old yet': 92-year-old Lincoln tailor has no designs on retirement

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        Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for August 14

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        Watch the Perseid meteor shower Friday night at Crescent Hill at Hitchcock

        Watch the Perseid meteor shower Friday night at Crescent Hill at Hitchcock

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              Wings and Wine fundraiser to benefit Blanche Senior Scholarship set for Aug. 20

              Wings and Wine fundraiser to benefit Blanche Senior Scholarship set for Aug. 20

              The Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual fundraiser for the Blanche Senior Scholarship on Thursday, Aug. 20.

              Gothenburg's Addison Wyatt to graduate Saturday in UNL August ceremony

              Gothenburg's Addison Wyatt to graduate Saturday in UNL August ceremony

              The University of Nebraska–Lincoln will confer about 600 degrees during a combined graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony Aug. 15 at Pinnacle Bank Arena, 400 Pinnacle Arena Drive.

              Registration open for 5th Annual Nebraska Women Veterans Symposium in Kearney

              Registration open for 5th Annual Nebraska Women Veterans Symposium in Kearney

              LINCOLN — The Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs (NDVA) is hosting its fifth annual Nebraska Women Veterans Symposium at the Holiday Inn in Kearney on Sept. 19-20.

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              Why a push to add 79 Lincoln police officers has been put on hold

              Why a push to add 79 Lincoln police officers has been put on hold

              The citizen-led ballot initiative would have required the city of Lincoln to hire at least 450 police officers, with two years to hit that threshold.

              Man hospitalized after Westroads shoplifting chase, standoff at North Omaha home

              Man hospitalized after Westroads shoplifting chase, standoff at North Omaha home

              An Omaha police helicopter tracked a man to a neighborhood near 37th Street and Grand Avenue, where police say he was seen armed and entering a house.

              Lincoln man sentenced for string of crimes, including sex assault

              Lincoln man sentenced for string of crimes, including sex assault

              The 47-year-old Lincoln man was on parole and on electronic monitoring at the time of the crimes.

              Business owners share concerns over health costs, E15, right to repair with Ricketts

              Business owners share concerns over health costs, E15, right to repair with Ricketts

              The National Federation of Independent Business hosted a roundtable with about two dozen business owners and Sen. Pete Ricketts at an Elkhorn-area restaurant.

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              Locals ask what’s next for Tyson; Pepplitsch says the city is working on it

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              Photos: Man in custody after hours long standoff with Omaha Police

              Photos: Man in custody after hours long standoff with Omaha Police

              A large police presence amassed Thursday evening and into early Friday morning near North 38th and Fort Streets in Omaha after a man allegedly fled police and entered a home, following a possible shoplifting incident at Westroads Mall.

              Aristh Rodriguez-Linares found guilty of manslaughter Wednesday in Dawson County District Court

              Aristh Rodriguez-Linares found guilty of manslaughter Wednesday in Dawson County District Court

              A jury found Aristh Rodriguez-Linares guilty of manslaughter and two other felonies Wednesday in Dawson County District Court.

              Overton man arrested for first-degree sexual assault

              Overton man arrested for first-degree sexual assault

              An Overton man is being charged with first-degree sexual assault after a Sunday incident.

              Defendant Rodriguez-Linares continues testimony Tuesday

              Defendant Rodriguez-Linares continues testimony Tuesday

              As the case against Aristh Rodriguez-Linares resumed Tuesday, the defendant was back on the stand questioned by Defense Attorney David Tarrell in a re-direct.

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              Why a push to add 79 Lincoln police officers has been put on hold

              Why a push to add 79 Lincoln police officers has been put on hold

              The citizen-led ballot initiative would have required the city of Lincoln to hire at least 450 police officers, with two years to hit that threshold.

              Business owners share concerns over health costs, E15, right to repair with Ricketts

              Business owners share concerns over health costs, E15, right to repair with Ricketts

              The National Federation of Independent Business hosted a roundtable with about two dozen business owners and Sen. Pete Ricketts at an Elkhorn-area restaurant.

              Nebraska Medicaid director resigns; Pillen names interim

              Nebraska Medicaid director resigns; Pillen names interim

              Nebraska's Director of Medicaid and Long-Term Care Drew Gonshorowski has resigned from his role to pursue opportunities on the East Coast while being closer to family, Gov. Jim Pillen announced.

              Judge dismisses RNC suit over voting law allowing ex-pat children to vote here

              Judge dismisses RNC suit over voting law allowing ex-pat children to vote here

              The judge found that to succeed in a facial challenge they would have to show that no set of circumstances exists under which the act would be valid. 

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