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RFK Jr.’s vaccine advisory panel to review shots for children

Vaccines · United States

RFK Jr.’s vaccine advisory panel to review shots for children

56% Center coverage: 117 sources

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s newly remade federal vaccine advisory panel will examine the cumulative effect of the childhood and adolescent vaccine schedule, the panel’s chair said Wednesday. See the Story

Nebraska Republican Don Bacon will not seek re-election to Congress

Nebraska Politics · Nebraska

Nebraska Republican Don Bacon will not seek re-election to Congress

48% Center coverage: 70 sources

Rep. Don Bacon, a centrist Republican who represents a key battleground district in Nebraska, is planning to announce his retirement from Congress, according to two sources familiar with the situation.See the Story

Democrats Favored to Flip Nebraska House Race

Nebraska Politics · Nebraska

Democrats Favored to Flip Nebraska House Race

70% Center coverage: 10 sources

With Rep. Don Bacon’s (R-NE) announcement that he won’t run for re-election next year, Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball says Democrats are now favored to flip his seat. See the Story

Ollie’s Opens First Nebraska Store in North Omaha

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Video shows grand opening at first Ollie's store in Nebraska, located at 73rd and Sorensen. The new Ollies location marks the chains first store in Nebraska, choosing North Omaha for its debut. Shoppers like Thelma Bennett, who has roots in North Omaha, say the store's arrival couldnt come at a better time. With prices rising everywhere, many locals say Ollies gives them a chance to stretch their dollars on essentials without having to leave tow…Omaha, Nebraska · Omaha See the Story

What New Laws Go Into Effect July 1 in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota?

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

July 1 marks the start of several new laws in Siouxland. This story breaks down some of the major laws this year.Unemployment · Iowa See the Story

'It's a horrific bill': Iowa lawmaker says proposed Medicaid cuts will hurt most vulnerable

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Will proposed cuts to Medicaid hurt Iowans who need it? State Representative Josh Turek says the cuts will hit vulnerable Iowans as well as hospitals and nursing homes. Proponents of the bill point to a $50 billion rural hospital fund.WATCH KATRINA'S STORY BELOW 'It's a horrific bill': Iowa lawmaker says proposed Medicaid cuts will affect most vulnerable "Over the last five years, we've already lost 31 nursing homes and skilled nursing facilitie…Council Bluffs · Council Bluffs Read Article

Neighbors wonder about nearby road closure as sinkhole sits open on 16th street

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Last week, reporter Molly Hudson saw road closure signs near the sinkhole on 16th Street between Farnam and Harney Streets, and a neighbor even reached out wondering what they were for. Molly spent the day looking for answers.BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:The partial road closure caused backups, with drivers even using the lane of oncoming traffic to get around. Molly found no sign of the closure on the Public Works website, leaving neighbors wondering.W…Omaha, Nebraska · Omaha See the Story

North Omaha Neighbors Concerned About Coal Plant Transition Amid New Legislation

67% Left coverage: 3 sources

The coal-fired plant in North Omaha is set to transition to natural gas in 2026, but new legislation raises concerns. Local advocate Anthony Rogers-Wright highlighted the health risks associated with coal plants, including increased rates of cancer and respiratory diseases, stressing the importance of addressing air quality for the well-being of future generations. The Greater Omaha Chamber emphasizes the need for reliable and diverse energy sou…EPA · United States See the Story

Omaha Housing Authority suing state of Nebraska over new law

75% Center coverage: 4 sources

After being the defendant of a class-action lawsuit, this time it is OHA that's doing the suing.Humane Society · Omaha See the Story

Polk County Research Report Confirms Nitrate in Rivers Directly Tied to Agriculture

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

DES MOINES, Iowa -- A highly anticipated two-year water quality study by Polk County was released Tuesday, confirming that the nitrate in the river water is mostly due to agriculture. The Central Iowa Source Water Research Assessment was commissioned in 2023 to offer unbiased and comprehensive examination of the watersheds for the Des Moines River and Raccoon River. It revealed that nearly 80% of the nitrate in those rivers is directly tied to a…Agriculture · Iowa See the Story

Omaha Nonprofit Invites Breast Cancer Survivors to Pack and Distribute Kits for Other Survivors

50% Center coverage: 6 sources

Omaha nonprofit goes on its eighth year of packing and distributing care packages for breast cancer survivors.Cancer · British Columbia See the Story

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