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Omaha Public Schools Board Expresses Concern Over Police Use of Shock Gloves in Schools

Omaha Public Schools Board Expresses Concern Over Police Use of Shock Gloves in Schools

The Omaha Public Schools (OPS) board and community members have voiced significant concerns regarding the Omaha Police Department's (OPD) use of low-voltage shock gloves, known as G.L.O.V.E.s (Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter), within school environments. The OPD recently demonstrated these gloves, which are designed to deliver a low-voltage shock. The community's apprehension centers on the appropriateness and potential impact of such devices being carried by police officers in schools, raising questions about student safety, disciplinary practices, and the overall atmosphere within educational institutions. This discussion follows a demonstration by the Omaha Police, bringing the issue to the forefront of public and board attention.
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Chicago Department of Aviation and FAA Investigate Rare Multiple Blown Tires at O'Hare Airport

Chicago Department of Aviation and FAA Investigate Rare Multiple Blown Tires at O'Hare Airport

The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are jointly investigating a series of unusual incidents involving blown tires on airplanes at O'Hare International Airport. In recent days, three planes experienced tire damage, with two incidents occurring just hours apart on a single Monday. An American Airlines flight arriving from LaGuardia blew two tires upon landing, though passengers disembarked safely using stairs. Later the same day, a United plane from Omaha, Nebraska, also suffered tire damage upon arrival. These events follow a separate incident less than a week prior where a United plane had to abort takeoff due to blown tires. CDA Commissioner Mike McMurray stated that these occurrences are rare and that the investigations will determine if weather conditions played a role, noting that the incidents happened on different runways. Safety is paramount for the CDA, FAA, and airline partners, and they are working to understand the cause of these "rare" events.
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Protests Continue Against McCook ICE Facility One Year After Announcement

Protests Continue Against McCook ICE Facility One Year After Announcement

One year after Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced a deal to convert the state's Work Ethic Camp into a 300-bed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in McCook, protests against the site are ongoing. Approximately 300 people, including residents from Omaha and other parts of Nebraska, gathered to voice their opposition to the facility. The protest was organized by groups such as Nebraska Voices, Taco Tuesday Familia, and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Nebraska. The facility began accepting foreign-born detainees in November, with daily populations fluctuating between 100 and 171 through March, according to the Deportation Data Project. Governor Pillen's spokesperson, Laura Strimple, affirmed the governor's commitment to the ICE partnership, stating it serves for the 'safe and secure detention of illegal detainees.' The state has received $14.6 million from the federal government for the facility, exceeding the initial projected 'base' fee, with renovations expected to b...
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Kellogg's Omaha Plant to Lay Off Remaining Employees Ahead of August Closure

Kellogg's Omaha Plant to Lay Off Remaining Employees Ahead of August Closure

Kellogg's Omaha Plant to Lay Off Remaining Employees Ahead of August Closure
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Former UFC Fighter Anthony Smith Allowed to Leave U.S. for Fight Despite Domestic Violence Charges in Sarpy County

Former UFC Fighter Anthony Smith Allowed to Leave U.S. for Fight Despite Domestic Violence Charges in Sarpy County

Anthony Smith, a former UFC fighter based in Omaha, Nebraska, who is currently facing domestic violence charges, has received judicial permission to travel internationally for a professional fight. Smith was arrested last month by Sarpy County authorities on charges of domestic assault and false imprisonment. Court documents indicate that Smith was involved in an altercation at a Gretna bar, where he allegedly threatened to kill the victim if they did not accompany him home. Despite these charges, Smith is out on a $45,000 bond. A judge's order, filed recently, permits him to travel to the Dominican Republic between September 27 and October 3 to participate in a scheduled professional sporting event. However, the judge explicitly denied Smith's request to have contact with the victim. Smith is slated for another court appearance on September 21.
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Pro Farmer Crop Tour Begins, Set to Influence Corn and Soybean Prices Amidst Varied Weather Conditions

Pro Farmer Crop Tour Begins, Set to Influence Corn and Soybean Prices Amidst Varied Weather Conditions

Pro Farmer Crop Tour Begins, Set to Influence Corn and Soybean Prices Amidst Varied Weather Conditions
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Nebraska Attorney General Joins Lawsuit Regarding Democratic Senate Candidate Replacement

Nebraska Attorney General Joins Lawsuit Regarding Democratic Senate Candidate Replacement

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has formally notified a Lancaster County district judge of his intent to participate in a lawsuit aimed at compelling the state Democratic Party to replace its former U.S. Senate candidate, Cindy Burbank. Burbank withdrew from the race after her candidacy faced scrutiny, with Republicans alleging she was 'planted' to aid nonpartisan U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn. The lawsuit was filed by William Forbes, who sought a temporary injunction to force the replacement. Earlier this month, Lancaster County District Court Judge Susan Strong denied Forbes' request for an injunction, citing "serious constitutional concerns" with his arguments and indicating he was unlikely to succeed. Forbes' lawsuit references a state law that states, "If a vacancy on the ballot arises for any partisan office except President and Vice President of the United States before a general election, the vacancy shall be filled by the majority vote of the proper committee of the same political party....
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Clark Associates Seeks Remote Full Stack Engineer, Excludes H-1B Visa Sponsorship

Clark Associates Seeks Remote Full Stack Engineer, Excludes H-1B Visa Sponsorship

Clark Associates Seeks Remote Full Stack Engineer, Excludes H-1B Visa Sponsorship
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Major retail meat company closes plants, lays off over 3,200

Major retail meat company closes plants, lays off over 3,200

A historic drop in the size of the U.S. cattle herd to a nearly 75-year low of 86.2 million head as of Jan. 1, 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is putting pressure on the beef industry, resulting in plant closures. Beef processing companies, such as Tyson Foods, have closed ...
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Tyson Foods Announces Multiple Beef Facility Closures Amid Low Cattle Inventories and Antitrust Scrutiny

Tyson Foods Announces Multiple Beef Facility Closures Amid Low Cattle Inventories and Antitrust Scrutiny

Tyson Foods Announces Multiple Beef Facility Closures Amid Low Cattle Inventories and Antitrust Scrutiny
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Skip the Hollywood Bowl. Jonas Brothers tour headed to Palm Desert

Skip the Hollywood Bowl. Jonas Brothers tour headed to Palm Desert

The Jonas Brothers bring their 'Burning Up' tour to Acrisure Arena on Nov. 17. See how to get tickets.
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2026 Position Group Preview Series: Running Backs

2026 Position Group Preview Series: Running Backs

A new RB1, a familiar bruiser, and plenty of new weapons