2011 law’s goal of earlier parole a 'no brainer' to shrink prison population, expert says

If Nebraska wants to reduce chronic prison overcrowding, it’s 'a no brainer' to let well-behaved prisoners have a shot at earlier parole as a 2011 law intended, says an expert who helped the Legislature craft policies to reduce overcrowding.

March 28, 2022Updated: March 28, 2022
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Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

State of Nebraska approves emergency declarations for nine counties affected by May's severe storms

Help is on the way for areas of Nebraska that were adversely affected by strong bouts of severe weather last month.

Man reported missing found dead after motorcycle crash near Osmond

Man reported missing found dead after motorcycle crash near Osmond

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall