Tale of two Nebraska cities: Use of mayoral pardons varies widely in Lincoln and Omaha

Jasmine Harris faced job rejections due to a misdemeanor conviction. The conviction haunted her. In 2017, she received a mayoral pardon in Omaha, one of Nebraska's two cities offering such clemency.

January 22, 2026Updated: January 22, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Wyoming communities want time to consider embracing nuclear energy, as feds rush to expand industry

Motorcyclist dies after crash near Cheyenne intersection

137 million walleye eggs collected during Valentine area spawning

Legacy Cooperative to close Hyannis convenience, feed store

State

One injured in car vs truck accident

Wyoming communities want time to consider embracing nuclear energy, as feds rush to expand industry

Beatrice on the Run provides supportive, free way to get kids up and running

Tale of two Nebraska cities: Use of mayoral pardons varies widely in Lincoln and Omaha

Regional

Wyoming communities want time to consider embracing nuclear energy, as feds rush to expand industry

Motorcyclist dies after crash near Cheyenne intersection

137 million walleye eggs collected during Valentine area spawning

Legacy Cooperative to close Hyannis convenience, feed store

State

One injured in car vs truck accident

Wyoming communities want time to consider embracing nuclear energy, as feds rush to expand industry

Beatrice on the Run provides supportive, free way to get kids up and running

Healthy Kids Day draws crowd at Norfolk Family YMCA

Nucor Community Scrap Day returns Saturday

Norfolk first responders adopt program to locate missing individuals faster

Sports

Murray, Jokic lead Nuggets to 116-105 win over Timberwolves in physical opener to 1st-round series

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader to Southeast

Clutch hitting gives Columbus win over rival Norfolk

Bridgeport names Dean interim girls basketball coach after Kuhlen steps down

WNCC baseball starts slow; earns a split with Southeast

Beatrice drops tournament semifinal against Platteview; will face Ralston for third place Friday

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety