As Nebraska embarks on its first fall of legalized sports betting, no one appears naïve enough to call the scandal that has unfolded in Iowa a one-off incident.
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A native of Beatrice, Chris Dunker has reported on higher education, state government and other issues since joining the Journal Star in 2014.
The Cedar-Knox Rural Water Project has been able to keep the level of disinfection byproducts in its water in check, but utility operators say it's becoming increasingly difficult.
Judge Lori Maret, in an order late Friday evening, rejected an argument brought by Planned Parenthood that a new law (LB574) passed by the Legislature this year violated the state's single-subject rule.
Fans can guarantee their parking spaces at one of more than 50 parking lots on UNL's campus year-round through the ParkMobile mobile device app or on the service's website.
NU President Ted Carter scored high on the benchmarks set for him by regents, but he said he plans to donate any performance bonus to charity.
Vann Price, associate superintendent for human resources, said LPS has been “really fortunate” in the number of candidates it has been able to hire amid a nationwide teacher shortage.
A week before school starts, the Omaha Public Schools still lacks classified staff and special education teachers. The district is short 160 special education teachers and 371 classroom support staff.
The Equal Protection Project alleges a partnership between UNL and Black Public Media violated civil rights laws banning racial discrimination in education.