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Councilman Ben Gray has submitted his ordinance protecting gay and transgendered people from discrimination. It will be on the council's agenda for the first of three times this Tuesday. A public hearing will be held Tuesday, March 6. The vote will be Tuesday, March 13.
The Mayor's Office issued this press release on the city's 2011 budget shortfall.
The City Council's press release on the city's 2011 budget shortfall.
The Greater Omaha Chamber offered a letter of support for the resolution supporting inclusive workplaces in the city.
The Super Bowl is a yearly media madhouse. See how The World-Herald sports section's front pages portrayed each of the Super Bowl victories won by those players celebrated in our Mt. Rushmore of Super Bowl QBs. From 1967 to 2005, as the football games themselves have evolved, so have the front pages that brought the results to the readers.
World-Herald columnist Tom Shatel recently asked readers for their favorite memories of the Civic Auditorium. We combined their submissions with a few key events or moments in the auditorium's history. Because many of the reader submissions are based on personal experience or because of incomplete records of the auditorium's events, some details were not able to be confirmed (and are only as accurate as the readers' memories). Some submissions were edited for space.
Move the slider from side to side to see TD Ameritrade Park before and after construction. The first photo (left of the slider) was taken June 18, 2009 as early construction work was done on the future ballpark's site. The later photo (right of slider) was taken nearly two years later on March 30, 2011, just three weeks before the stadium's opening collegiate game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the host Creighton Bluejays. Photos by James R. Burnett/The World-Herald.
This is the 47th year that The World-Herald has named Midlanders of the Year. Sometimes the selections have been individuals. At other times, collective notables have been chosen. As The World-Herald honors those who worked so long, so valiantly and so successfully to battle Missouri River floodwaters last summer, we can highlight only a few whose dedication made a difference. The people featured here represent so many, many more. We thank you all, and we salute your efforts.
Iowans have heard them debate repeatedly. They've heard many similar arguments about abortion, same-sex marriage and the economic stewardship of President Barack Obama. As the Jan. 3 caucuses approach, though, Iowa Republicans are wondering: Where do the candidates differ on issues important to GOP voters? For more on race for the presidency, check out our <a href="http://omaha.com/caucuses">Election 2012 page on Omaha.com</a>
Here's our review of the year that was. Our biggest news stories, our most-watched videos, the most exciting sports news and the top entertainment picks from our local critics. We'll continue posting new lists in here throughout the week, so check back.
It's time again for our 12 Days of Cookies series, this year sponsored by Roberts Dairy Foods. Bakers submitted their family favorites and online visitors voted on which cookies they wanted to see in the series. The series started on Dec. 13 and will run through Dec. 24. Check back each day to see the latest recipe.
Nebraska defensive coordinator Carl Pelini is the new head coach at Florida Atlantic. The FAU Board of Trustees approved a five-year, $2.49-million deal for Pelini, who will start with a base salary of $450,000 with a 5 percent increase each January through 2016.
Spells out the requirements that NU volleyball player Lauren Cook must follow in order to have her felony hit-and-run charge dismissed.
Our new Keystone XL pipeline interactive map shows important points along the pipeline route from Canada to the Gulf Coast. We've also explained how the oil is extracted and outlined the arguments for and against building the pipeline in Nebraska. <p>Read more about the pipeline at <a href="http://omaha.com/topics/pipeline">omaha.com/topics/pipeline</a>
Sarpy County Attorney Lee Polikov said he believes a judge will order a Bellevue school administrator to hand over financial records of a nonprofit organization formerly run out of the school district's offices. Polikov asked the judge to compel Kyle Fairbairn to comply with a two-month-old subpoena seeking the records of the Military Impacted Schools Association. The organization is run by former Bellevue Superintendent John Deegan. Polikov issued the subpoena after Fairbairn failed to comply with numerous requests for MISA financial records by the State Patrol and State Auditor Mike Foley. The patrol and the auditor are investigating MISA as part of a wider probe that relates to Deegan and other Bellevue school officials who worked in his administration.
Read the report accusing eleven staff members at the Beatrice State Developmental Center of abusing disabled residents or failing to report abuse. The internal investigation by the center found that direct care staff hit, pushed or choked seven residents.
Nebraska will pay opponents a combined $1.075 million for its three home nonconference games this fall, and Nebraska will receive $300,000 for its trip to Wyoming, according to contracts acquired by The World-Herald in an open records request. NU will pay Tennessee-Chattanooga $475,000 for its visit to Lincoln on Saturday, and Fresno State and Washington will each receive $300,000.
Nebraska will pay opponents a combined $1.075 million for its three home nonconference games this fall, and Nebraska will receive $300,000 for its trip to Wyoming, according to contracts acquired by The World-Herald in an open records request. NU will pay Tennessee-Chattanooga $475,000 for its visit to Lincoln on Saturday, and Fresno State and Washington will each receive $300,000.
Nebraska will pay opponents a combined $1.075 million for its three home nonconference games this fall, and Nebraska will receive $300,000 for its trip to Wyoming, according to contracts acquired by The World-Herald in an open records request. NU will pay Tennessee-Chattanooga $475,000 for its visit to Lincoln on Saturday, and Fresno State and Washington will each receive $300,000.
The Omaha Firefighters Union filed a "prohibited practice" complaint against the City of Omaha and several councilmembers. The move follows the Council meeting Tuesday where a proposed contract with the union was amended, but ultimately not passed.
A letter from Omaha mayor Jim Suttle to the city Council urged the council to reconsider proposed amendments to the contract with the city's fire union. The mayor also said he would veto a contract including any changes.
The administration of Mayor Jim Suttle introduced its proposed budget before the city Council on July 19. The council is scheduled to vote on the budget at its meeting on August 23.
One of the Legislature's main goals in the 2011 session was to overhaul the Commission of Industrial Relations, the board that settles disputes between governments and public labor unions. LB397 achieved that overhaul.
This is the proposed contract between the City of Omaha and the firefighter union. The contract is searchable and includes annotations by World-Herald staff. Click the highlighted portions to see brief explanations summarizing the legalese or to get insight on a specific segment of the document. Click the links at right (i.e. "Sick leave," "Longevity pay," "Healthcare") to jump to key points in the agreement.
View an interactive PDF of Bo Pelini’s revised contract signed by the Nebraska football coach on April 6, 2011. Click the highlighted portions to see brief explanations summarizing the legalese or to get insight on a specific segment of the document. Click the links at right (i.e. "Length of contract") to jump to key points in the agreement.
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