nebraska

OPS students' math, reading test scores improve

Katie Schubert — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 07:00:00 +0000

Test scores are improving in Nebraska’s largest school district, but Omaha Public Schools officials say there’s still work to do.

Trial set for Lincoln woman accused of hate crime hoax

Associated Press — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 01:40:23 +0000

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The trial for a former University of Nebraska women's basketball player charged with faking a hate-crime attack has been set for Jan. 7.

Nebraska state budget outlook improves

Associated Press — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:17:15 +0000

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers should have an easier time balancing the budget next year, thanks to growing revenue and shrinking expenses.

March of Dimes report shows fewer premature births, but more uninsured women

Katie Schubert — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 07:00:00 +0000

A new report shows Nebraska is making some progress when it comes to lowering the rate of babies born prematurely.

Omaha's Alexander Payne the subject of a new book by a local author

Michael Lyon — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:15:37 +0000

As Alexander Payne returns to the state to film Nebraska, his next movie, a new book by Omaha author-journalist Leo Adam Biga provides a revealing look at the emergence and development of Omaha's favorite film director. Omaha Public Radio's Michael Lyon spoke with Biga about his new book.

BBB warns of text message phishing scam

Katie Schubert — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 19:00:00 +0000

If you get a text message saying you could win a $1000 gift card from Target, delete it: it’s a scam.

Nebraska opts for federally-run health insurance exchange

Katie Schubert — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 07:00:00 +0000

The state of Nebraska will participate in a federally-run health insurance exchange, according to Governor Dave Heineman.

Economic index improves for ten states

Associated Press — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:13:32 +0000

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — An index of economic conditions in 10 Midwest and Western states has jumped for a third straight month, but the looming "fiscal cliff" and other factors have shaken confidence in the region's economy for the coming months.

Group calls on President Obama to approve Keystone XL pipeline project

Associated Press — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 18:07:43 +0000

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The fight over a proposed pipeline to transport crude oil from Canada to Gulf Coast refineries is picking up again as groups urge President Barack Obama to either approve or reject the pipeline.

Public meetings set on social studies standards

Associated Press — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:53:29 +0000

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The State Board of Education and the Nebraska Department of Education will hold public meetings from five cities around the state to discuss social studies standards.