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Free Speech Groups Warn University of Nebraska-Lincoln Not to Adopt Hate Speech Policy

Posted by Mike LaChance on December 18, 2020 0 Comments

"It is not unusual for FIRE to offer its perspective on issues of this nature. We appreciate the group’s comments."...

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Grand Jury Indicts Omaha Man Who Shot BLM Attacker (UPDATE – Indicted Jake Gardner commits suicide)

Posted by Mike LaChance on September 20, 2020 67 Comments

Back in May, a Nebraska man named Jake Gardner was allegedly assaulted, along with his elderly father, by Black Lives Matter protesters outside their family-owned bar. In the scuffle, Gardner shot and killed a young black man named James Scurlock, who had reportedly climbed onto his back and put him in a choke hold.

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University Apologizes After Prof Says Pro-Police Rally Should be Called White Supremacist Rally

Posted by Mike LaChance on July 14, 2020 10 Comments

"The university issued a statement saying Smith’s view didn’t represent the school."...

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No Charges for Omaha Bar Owner Who Shot and Killed Protester

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on June 02, 2020 64 Comments

An Omaha bar owner who shot and killed a protester outside of his establishment Saturday night will not be charged. The county attorney has ruled the shooting one of self defense.

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Sen. Ben Sasse on Beto’s Threat to Strip Churches of Tax Exemption: “some nitwit” trying to “satisfy his fringey base”

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on October 21, 2019 11 Comments

During a presidential debate earlier this month, former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke said if elected, he'd strip tax exemptions from churches who do not support same-sex marriage.

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Did Green Justice Policies Cause the Massive Midwest Floods?

Posted by Leslie Eastman on May 06, 2019 26 Comments

A few weeks ago, we reported on the historic flooding in Nebraska that swamped part of Offutt Air Force Base. The rains have been unrelenting. The Mississippi River has hit flood levels for over a month.

The Mississippi River has been at major flood stage for 41 days and counting, and this week a temporary wall failed, sending water rushing into several blocks of downtown Davenport, Iowa.

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Storms Leave Nebraska With ‘Largest Widespread Amount of Flooding’ in the Last 50 Years

Posted by Leslie Eastman on March 18, 2019 5 Comments

Springtime has roared in like a crazed lion this year as historic flooding is being reported throughout Nebraska.

Flooding has reached record levels at 17 locations across Nebraska. The state's emergency management agency says more record crests are expected in various rivers by Tuesday.

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UNL Vice Chancellor for Diversity Will Receive $250K

Posted by Mike LaChance on November 20, 2018 0 Comments

“I am grateful for the opportunity to create and lead this inaugural office and work with the campus and extended communities"...

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Vandals Smashed Nebraska GOP’s Office Windows, Painted ABOLISH ICE on Sidewalk

Posted by Mary Chastain on July 04, 2018 20 Comments

We've been documenting the harassment of people within President Donald Trump's administration and the government over immigration. Looks like the list has expanded because vandals smashed the GOP's office in Nebraska and spray painted ABOLISH ICE on the sidewalk.

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Police Seize 60 lbs of Marijuana From Elderly Couple Who Claim It’s For Christmas Presents

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on December 23, 2017 2 Comments

The marijuana's estimated street value is $336,000...

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