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Gov. Pillen appoints Douglas County judge to Nebraska Supreme Court

by Fred Knapp November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

Gov. Jim Pillen announced Monday he is appointing Douglas County District Court Judge Derek Vaughn to the Nebraska Supreme Court. Vaughn has been a district court judge in Douglas County since 2023. Before that, he served on the county court, after serving 14 years as a deputy Douglas County Attorney. Pillen said Vaughn’s court experience, […]

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‘A new approach’: Omaha launches pilot program to address homeless encampments

by Jessica Wade October 31, 2025October 31, 2025
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Omaha mayor, food bank call for donations amid SNAP pause

by Jessica Wade October 29, 2025October 29, 2025
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City Council votes down proposed ordinance to ban homeless encampments

by Jessica Wade October 21, 2025October 21, 2025
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OPD provides update on internal investigation over Terence Crawford traffic stop

by Arthur Jones October 3, 2025October 14, 2025
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City of Omaha approves regulations for medical cannabis businesses

by Molly Ashford September 30, 2025September 30, 2025
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Tears flow as public hearing on Omaha’s proposed homeless ordinance gets personal

by Jessica Wade September 24, 2025September 24, 2025
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Omaha mayor disagrees on proposal to ‘criminalize’ homeless encampments, introduces pilot program

by Jessica Wade September 22, 2025September 22, 2025
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City of Omaha designates local nonprofit to distribute $40M for affordable housing

by Jessica Wade September 16, 2025September 16, 2025
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 Douglas County Sheriff opens ‘application process’ for civilians to take in homeless individuals

by Jessica Wade September 5, 2025September 5, 2025

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