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

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

Regional

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State

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

Regional

Sidney Regional Medical Center breaks ground on Cancer Care Center

Career Cabs gives area sophomores firsthand look at careers in Sidney

Scottsbluff sweeps home cross country meet

Brenda Blanke Awarded Child Safety Support Association Member of the Year

State

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Ag & Outdoor

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