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Nebraska Supreme Court rejects double jeopardy defense in motor vehicle homicide case

News-Press Now 28 Mar 2023

The high court’s decision will recommence criminal proceedings against Maylesha Lewis, a 24-year-old Omaha woman who drunkenly drove her car into a light pole leading to the death of a passenger in her vehicle ... In October 2020, Lewis was driving near 110th and Harrison streets in Omaha when her car left the road and collided with a light pole.

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Poland, EU seek to boost munitions production

The North Platte Telegraph 27 Mar 2023

... North Platte Elleigh Fisher becomes first North Platte FFA grad to earn state FFA degree Body found near Cunningham Lake in Omaha identified as missing Kearney man. Breton said the EU is “determined” to quickly do what is needed in light of a conflict that's expected to drag on.

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More than $3 billion in property tax relief measures advance in Nebraska Legislature

Lincoln Journal Star 25 Mar 2023

People are also reading… ... But Sen ... Arch said the Legislature may have to settle for passing fewer bills this year in light of a number of controversial measures ... MESLAR, Omaha WORLD-HERALD file photo ... MESLAR, Omaha WORLD-HERALD file photo ... MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD ... John Fredrickson of Omaha stands with his family before being sworn in Wednesday.

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Omaha baseball look to stay hot in Summit League series opener vs. North Dakota State

Omaha World-Herald 23 Mar 2023

Wins in six of its last eight games typically would mean the Omaha baseball team is carrying momentum into its Summit League series opener this weekend ... "We've got a mature group and I think we'll be ready to go Friday," Omaha coach Evan Porter said ... Omaha and pizza have been a tasty — and fruitful — combination Shatel.

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New residential juvenile treatment center to open in North Omaha in July

Omaha World-Herald 22 Mar 2023

New residential juvenile treatment center to open in North Omaha in July. Tall windows let in the kind of natural light that can chase the gloom even on a gray Nebraska morning ... After delays, The Mill coffee shop opens in historic Omaha building NIL could be just the beginning for college athletes — and Nebraska is preparing Spring position preview.

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Nebraska lawmaker looks to put abortion rights on the 2024 ballot

The Grand Island Independent 18 Mar 2023

Megan Hunt of Omaha, who has led opposition to recent attempts to restrict abortion access in the state ... Lisa Lewis, with the Jewish Federation of Omaha, argued that increasing restrictions on abortion would also be restricting Jewish traditions, which she said values a woman’s life over all else ... MESLAR, Omaha WORLD-HERALD file photo.

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Culture wars, taxes, minimum wage on tap for Nebraska lawmakers in second half of session

The Columbus Telegram 17 Mar 2023

Martha Stoddard Omaha World-Herald ... But he also said the Legislature may have to settle for passing fewer bills than usual this year, in light of Omaha State Sen ... Arch said the Legislature may have to settle for passing fewer bills this year in light of a number of controversial measures ... MESLAR, Omaha WORLD-HERALD file photo.

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Bill cutting top Nebraska income taxes, ending tax on Social Security advances

The Grand Island Independent 17 Mar 2023

Lou Ann Linehan of the Omaha area, who chairs the Revenue Committee and introduced LB754, expressed optimism about the bill's chances of getting passed this year ... Kathleen Kauth of Omaha ... But Jim Vokal, chief executive officer of the Platte Institute, an Omaha-based think tank, praised the committee's action in advancing the bill.

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Nebraska lawmaker aims to censure Cavanaugh for genocide remarks during trans rights debate

The Grand Island Independent 16 Mar 2023

Erin Bamer Omaha World-Herald ... Machaela Cavanaugh of Omaha is in her third week of filibustering as much as she can during floor debate in an attempt to stall bills she contends "legislate hate." ... Kathleen Kauth of Omaha, did not weigh in on the debate on the floor, and was not part of the discussion between Slama, Arch and Metzler.

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Nebraska again considers change to winner-take-all system for presidential races

The Grand Island Independent 16 Mar 2023

Erin Bamer Omaha World-Herald ... in Omaha on July 14, 1913 ... in Omaha 108 years ago today ... In both the 2008 and 2020 election, Nebraska's one electoral vote that went blue represented the state's 2nd Congressional District, which includes Omaha ... MESLAR, Omaha WORLD-HERALD file photo ... MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD ... MESLAR, Omaha WORLD-HERALD file photo.

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Culture wars, taxes, minimum wage on tap for Nebraska lawmakers in second half of session (copy)

The North Platte Telegraph 16 Mar 2023

Nebraska lawmakers have guaranteed themselves plenty of long, emotional debates by naming several culture war bills as priorities for the rest of the session ... “I don’t think we can avoid controversy as our standard.”. But he also said the Legislature may have to settle for passing fewer bills than usual this year, in light of Omaha State Sen ... St ... Sen ... .

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Extremist memes more dangerous because of their viral nature and coded messaging

Victoria Advocate 15 Mar 2023

(Matt Haney for NCITE). A frog. A dog. A flag ... And a recent online panel hosted by the National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology and Education (NCITE) Center at the University of Nebraska at Omaha aimed at shedding light on this important but often overlooked form of extremist communication. First, a definition ... Social media is awash in them ... ....

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UND's hockey season on the brink after Game 1 loss at Omaha

Grand Forks Herald 11 Mar 2023

OMAHA, Neb ... He thought he scored a second goal in the final 80 seconds to tie UND's National Collegiate Hockey Conference playoff game against Omaha in dramatic fashion. The goal judge turned on the red light ... Seconds later, Omaha sealed a 2-1 win in Game 1 of the best-of-three series in Baxter Arena.

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Omaha Streetcar Authority showcases progress on plan, seeks public input

Omaha World-Herald 08 Mar 2023

Omaha streetcars ... Plans for a streetcar in Omaha have generated plenty of questions and concerns from residents over the proposed route and funding for the estimated $306 million project ... Giiter said he also thinks that the streetcar should expand to serve North and South Omaha but that the current proposed route would be a starting point.

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Here is today's weather outlook for Mar. 7, 2023 in Omaha, NE

Omaha World-Herald 07 Mar 2023

Cool, 40 degree weather is predicted for Omaha today. The forecast calls for it to be a bitter 44 degrees. A 34-degree low is forecasted. The Omaha area should see a light breeze, with forecast showing winds from the East, ....