DHHS ‘error’ in case of Nebraskan with disabilities hits home with state lawmaker
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner BELLEVUE, Nebraska — Isaac Rountree’s parents were more than puzzled when their adult child, a member of the state’s developmentally disabled community, was suddenly cut from his Medicaid coverage. The rationale from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services made no sense to the Rountrees, who felt […]
She said yes: Ukrainian big air skier gets engaged on Valentine’s Day at the Olympics
Love was in the air — make that the big air — for freeskier Kateryna Kotsar of Ukraine on Valentine’s Day
Dem primary fundraising in Nebraska’s 2nd District tightens as GOP race narrows
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — State Sen. John Cavanaugh of Omaha passed business owner and political action committee co-founder Denise Powell in fundraising for the fourth quarter of 2025 in the six-candidate Democratic primary to represent Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, according to federal campaign finance reports. Powell still leads in overall […]
Opening statements to start in trial of Georgia high school shooting suspect’s father
Prosecutors say the man gave his son access to a gun and ammunition despite warning signs
OPINION: Needle moving, social contracting, teacher listing
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Three thoughts … Racism used to have some juice. It meant something. It moved the needle. Bigotry — in individuals, groups or countries — was booed, banned and boycotted. Today? Apparently not so much. After the president reposted a repugnant video with a racist trope of former President […]
Baked with Love: A German couple’s sweet American dream
This Valentine’s Day, a German couple’s love and passion are fueling a Florida bakery, rising above long hours and tariffs.
News We Love: Fundraiser exceeds goal to purchase accessible van
The campaign culminated in a check worth $36,855 for 14-year-old Jamie Reynolds
Nebraska Congressman Mike Flood holds reelection kickoff
Rep. Flood is trying to keep his seat on Capitol Hill
Monarch butterflies survive arctic blast in Mexico
Monarch butterflies in Mexico have survived January’s arctic blast, with scientists noting their resilience to cold temperatures and moisture as a key factor.
Record challenging high temperatures Monday & Tuesday
Record challenging warmth ahead