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Counties receiving opioid settlement funds lean toward regional approach
As settlement dollars flow into the state, many counties are diverting their money to regional behavioral health authorities better positioned to manage substance abuse services.
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11mYoung referee hasn't let impairment keep him from pursuing excellence
“I can choose to focus on the bad about it and feel bad about myself,” Sam Roberts said. “Or I could embrace what I have and show people that challenges can be overcome.”
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5mNebraska Cultural Endowment calls on advocates to protect state funds
The Nebraska Cultural Endowment is launching an advocacy campaign to protect state matching funds vital for maintaining arts and humanities programs across the state, especially in rural communities.
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11mMr. President goes to Wilber: Kolaches baked, polka played as Czech leader visits ‘Czech Capital of US’
President Petr Pavel’s visit to Wilber was a historic first for the town. Dressed in their Czech best, they gave him the grand tour.
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11mNew federal lawsuit alleges YRTC employees abused Omaha teen, who was then punished when he reported abuse
Local and national lawyers are teaming up on the case to sue state employees. More lawsuits are likely to follow.
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11mRed, blue or purple: Unique Omaha-area congressional district draws national election spotlight
Republican Don Bacon has held Nebraska’s 2nd District seat for a decade, and now Brinker Harding and Denise Powell are running in a district that split its party support for president and Congress in 2024.