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Drug overdose deaths are beginning to trend downward in West Virginia and nationwide, offering hope, especially in West Virginia, which has long led the nation in overdose deaths per capita. Nationally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports a 14.5% decline in overdose deaths from June 2023 to June 2024, equating to 14,064 …
Next year, Hamilton County homeowners will see a property tax rebate funded at the full 30%, meaning they will receive a $106.97 credit per $100,000 of home value on their tax bills. This is a significant increase from the 12.4% rebate set for 2024. The rebate is part of a promise made when voters approved …
This year, more than 3.2 million Ohioans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving, setting a record, according to AAA. Kara Hitchens, Public Affairs Manager for AAA, advises travelers to “pack your patience” as roads and airports will be crowded. The number of holiday travelers has been steadily increasing in recent years, recovering from the declines …
An effort is underway to introduce a proposed constitutional amendment in Ohio aimed at providing equal protection for residents, regardless of gender, age, or sexual orientation. A group called Ohio Equal Rights is working to get the amendment on the ballot to protect Ohioans from discrimination in areas like housing, employment, and public accommodations, based …
A majority of Nebraskans are content with their living situation, though satisfaction levels vary based on age, location, and political affiliation, according to recent survey data. The September Nebraska Snapshot, from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Bureau of Sociological Research, reveals that older residents and those in rural areas report higher satisfaction with life in Nebraska. …
A Nebraska nurse has had her licenses revoked for at least two years by the state’s chief medical officer due to alleged fraud involving her business, which promotes weight-loss medications on social media, according to the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office. Andrea Meisinger, an advanced practice registered nurse and registered nurse from Weeping Water, operated AR …
OMAHA, Neb. — A crash on the off-ramp of 72nd Street on westbound Interstate 80 has left one person in critical condition. According to Omaha police, the incident occurred just after 2:30 a.m. The crash led to the closure of the 72nd Street ramp entrance from I-80 for over two hours. Officials report that a pickup …
OMAHA, Neb. — A vehicle-pedestrian collision left one person in critical condition and hospitalized Saturday night. According to police, the pedestrian was struck near 156th and Dodge streets, with the first call to authorities received at 6:43 p.m. Officers administered CPR at the scene before the victim was transported to Bergan Mercy Hospital with life-threatening …
No matter where a student lives on campus, joining a learning community is a valuable part of their first-year experience. On-campus housing serves as a “home away from home” for many students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, playing a crucial role for first-year students. As housing contracts for the new academic year become available, significant …
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Dell Rapids claimed the program’s first state championship with a four-set win over Dakota Valley on Saturday night. The Quarriers took the first two sets by close margins, winning by four and two points, respectively. The Panthers forced a fourth set with a win in set three, but Dell Rapids sealed …