A bill that would allow armed teachers in Nebraska schools prompts emotional testimony

A bill that would allow teachers and other staff in schools to be armed in the hopes of deterring school shootings drew dozens of people and some emotional testimony to the Nebraska Legislature’s Education Committee on Tuesday.

February 7, 2024Updated: February 7, 2024

By News Channel Nebraska

A bill that would allow armed teachers in Nebraska schools prompts emotional testimony

Regional

Overnight fire destroys Grove Lake bait shop

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State

A bill that would allow armed teachers in Nebraska schools prompts emotional testimony

Regional

Overnight fire destroys Grove Lake bait shop

Humphrey’s Bryan Reichmuth earns Nebraska Community College Association alumni award

Three Decades of Hope, Norfolk Rescue Mission Celebrates 30-Year Milestone

The Well receives $2.1 million to expand northeast Nebraska behavioral health services

State

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Overnight fire destroys Grove Lake bait shop

Humphrey’s Bryan Reichmuth earns Nebraska Community College Association alumni award

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Sports

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Ag & Outdoor

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