The Police Department's restorative justice initiative focuses on eligible defendants facing misdemeanor charges, offering a positive alternat…
In the first day, more than 27,300 people had signed up at the Douglas County Health Department’s website — that's an encouraging beginning.Â
The moral awareness and global vision Creighton is encouraging prepares students well for the 21st century. Its new health care initiative cou…
Today our country marks the orderly transition of power from one presidential administration to the next. It's an admirable, vital tradition.Â
A new report from State Ombudsman Julie Rogers explains the multiple failures that led to a troubling crisis in the summer of 2019 at the stat…
It appears that some good has come from the messy end to a peaceful protest in Omaha in July.
Serious negotiation will be key. The last thing Nebraska needs is for senators to shut down their deliberations out of anger or frustration.
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This progress is the fruit of Nebraska's increased efforts to strengthen its mental health resources. Still, the need remains enormous.Â
The Nebraska Legislature stands out from other state legislatures for the special steps it takes to best serve the public interest.Â
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