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Jury selection begins in trial of Laurel man accused of quadruple homicide

Jason Jones faces multiple charges of first-degree murder, first-degree arson and the use of a firearm to commit a felony.

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Nebraska Supreme Court hears arguments over abortion ballot measure

Attorneys are arguing over whether the abortion rights proposal violates the constitution by combining different subjects.

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The perception is that smaller communities are dying. The reality: Many are growing, for one reason. Immigration

More than 20 Nebraska counties outside the Omaha and Lincoln metro areas grew from 2010-2020. In 16 of those counties, according to census data, the growth was because of residents of color.

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Douglas County Historical Society in turmoil amid staff turnover, building issues, ex-employees allege

Board president says the nonprofit is regaining its footing and being deliberate after the departure of a longtime leader.

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Jury selection begins in trial of Laurel man accused of quadruple homicide
Jason Jones faces multiple charges of first-degree murder, first-degree arson and the use of a firearm to commit a felony.
Nebraska Supreme Court hears arguments over abortion ballot measure
Attorneys are arguing over whether the abortion rights proposal violates the constitution by combining different subjects.
The perception is that smaller communities are dying. The reality: Many are growing, for one reason. Immigration
More than 20 Nebraska counties outside the Omaha and Lincoln metro areas grew from 2010-2020. In 16 of those counties, according to census data, the growth was because of residents of color.
Douglas County Historical Society in turmoil amid staff turnover, building issues, ex-employees allege
Board president says the nonprofit is regaining its footing and being deliberate after the departure of a longtime leader.
State education department receives $55 million literacy grant
The Nebraska Department of Education was awarded a nearly $55 million grant to be used over the next five years to create a comprehensive literacy program. Nebraska is one of 23 states to receive the grant from the federal government.
A bout above: Former Lincoln boxer evaluates judges at Olympic games
Among the 40 boxing officials invited to the Paris Olympics was a Lincoln man who grew up boxing in Lincoln clubs. His father was a boxer, too. Nebraska Public Media's Dale Johnson sat down with Doug Emery, who took off the gloves at the end of his career to become a very well-respected international boxing official.
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Immigrant farmers often can't get federal grants to start businesses. So these nonprofits are helping
Documentation status, language barriers and lack of information can all create barriers for immigrants to access federal grants. Now a number of organizations are stepping in to provide direct support.
Iowa's new abortion law could have ripple effects across the region
The Iowa law bans abortion when cardiac activity is detected, which can be as early as six weeks of pregnancy – or before some people know they’re pregnant. The law is set to go into effect July 29.
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Cows produce planet-warming gases. What does that mean for a beef-lover’s diet?
Cattle contribute more greenhouse gases than other livestock. The reasons behind that have some ranchers trying to address environmental impacts, while experts say there are also ways for you to curb your plate’s climate footprint.
Don't blame 'corn sweat' — climate change is also making Midwest humidity worse
Corn sweat is a summertime phenomenon that happens when the crop releases water into the air. It can add to humidity, but local scientists say it likely wasn’t the main force behind the late August heat wave.
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