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Only small changes were made to the Nebraska state budget after first-round debate; one amendment was aimed at PTSD among children in Omaha.

LINCOLN — The trauma of living in north Omaha was compared to a “war zone” Wednesday during debate over the state budget, with inner-city children witnessing acts of violence and

1999—NRA president Charlton Heston says that to honor those massacred at Columbine the day before, the gun lobby’s Denver convention will be shortened by one…

LINCOLN — The State of Nebraska is one step closer to embarking on perhaps its most expensive construction project in history. On an 8-0 vote, with one member absent, the

Before 2030, Nebraska will need 1,500 more prison beds, even after building a 1,500-bed replacement for the State Penitentiary, new report says.

A former inmate who survived one of the deadliest prison riots in U.S. history recalled the gruesome scene at the New Mexico State Penitentiary.

"He minimizes his role in this and offers excuses instead of taking responsibility for his actions," Deputy Lancaster County Attorney Charles Byrd said.

A new prison, which will cost $270 million, might not end overcrowding woes for Nebraska's state prison system, officials indicate.

Nebraska Corrections Director Scott Frakes reflects on his time in the state as he prepares to leave the post this month.