Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 06/20/2023 - 5:00am
OMAHA — While Nebraska overall saw a slight population bump, 51 of the state’s counties lost residents between mid-2021 and mid-2022, according to a new census analysis by the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Center for Public Affairs Research.
Among the fastest-growing were suburban areas around the state’s core metropolitan counties.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 06/20/2023 - 4:00am
OMAHA — Nebraska maintained its No. 8 national ranking for child well-being in the latest 2023 Kids Count data book, which offers trends and a report card on how youths are faring state to state.
The data, released Wednesday and developed for the Annie E. Casey Foundation, considers 16 indicators in four broader areas: economy; education; health; and family and community.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 06/20/2023 - 3:00am
The Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates steady signals that central bankers believe it is time to hit pause, at least temporarily, on their aggressive campaign to tame runaway inflation.
The latest data, not to mention several other factors, however, suggests it’s time for a full stop.
Published by jason@omahadail... on Tue, 06/13/2023 - 5:00am
LINCOLN — Nebraska’s new top economic developer, K.C. Belitz, said Monday that he’ll be focusing on how to attract people — as much as businesses — to his home state, which has tens of thousands of open jobs.
Belitz, a former longtime head of the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, said economic developers today must deal with issues dramatically different from a decade or so ago.
Published by jason@omahadail... on Tue, 06/13/2023 - 3:00am
Brad Anderson still remembers the night his wife forgot hail.
He was sitting on the front porch of their Lincoln home as a storm rolled in. It was around 9 p.m. LuAnne had gone to bed earlier. Brad wanted to watch the rain.
Published by jason@omahadail... on Tue, 06/13/2023 - 2:00am
From a COVID-19-era trend of “quiet quitting” to the rise of the #quittok hashtag on TikTok, young workers in the United States have reportedly grown disengaged from their jobs and traditional “hustle culture.” But while young workers are less likely than their older counterparts to express the highest levels of job satisfaction, most (85%) are at least somewhat satisfied with their job overall, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 06/06/2023 - 5:00am
People experiencing a mental health crisis need help right away. More often than not, however, they must wait to get treatment because services are limited.
If you call most mental health facilities, Carole Boye said, you likely will have to wait three or four weeks for an appointment. And if you want to see a doctor, the wait could be six to eight weeks.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 06/06/2023 - 4:00am
Outlook Nebraska will host its 19th golf tournament June 7th at the Tiburon golf course in Omaha. Tee it up for Sight’s annual tournament brings in golfers from around Nebraska and out-of-state to raise funds for the organization.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 06/06/2023 - 3:00am
With the cost of borrowing money to buy a home or a car inching ever higher, understanding who gets access to credit, and at what interest rate, is more important for borrowers’ financial health than ever. Lenders base those decisions on the borrowers’ credit scores.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 05/30/2023 - 5:00am
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Lawmakers in several states are embracing legislation to let children work in more hazardous occupations, longer hours on school nights and in expanded roles including serving alcohol in bars and restaurants as young as 14.