Nebraska
Inspector general puts together an annual report of Nebraska’s correctional system
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – For years, the state prisons have been overcrowded and employees underpaid creating severe issues of safety.
“There are issues taking place now that weren’t taking place a 12 months in the past as a result of they didn’t have the employees,” stated Doug Koebernick.
Since 2016, Doug Koebernick as inspector normal has been placing collectively an annual report analyzing the state of Nebraska corrections.
An in-depth evaluation of what’s taking place, good and unhealthy, behind the razorwire for lawmakers to look at as they create coverage and budgetary choices.
Are we nonetheless overcrowded?
“Sure, we’re about the place we had been a 12 months in the past at 150% of our design capability. 140% was what brought on the overcrowding emergency. Later this 12 months, there will probably be 384 new high-security beds added to the system in Lincoln and that can get that design capability to 137%. That’s a optimistic and it’ll create some respiratory room,” stated Koebernick.
The employees has additionally been leaving in droves creating safety issues contained in the concrete partitions. Have worker incentives and pay will increase made a distinction?
“The staffing disaster has actually diminished from the place it was a 12 months in the past which is a optimistic. That’s totally on the safety aspect of the amenities. However then again, we seen vacancies in behavioral well being and medical. So we all know there’s work to be achieved,” stated Koebernick.
Koebernick says the priority now could be retaining the corrections officers and determining learn how to rent and preserve behavioral well being and medical staff.
For instance, there are 12 of 18 scientific psychologist vacancies. If inmates don’t get psychological well being assist whereas inside, in addition to lessons for home violence, anger administration amongst different issues, how will they adapt as soon as they get out?
A legislative examine is underway to look at the place programming stands.
Learn the complete 2022 OIG Annual Report
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Nebraska Farm Bureau wants to capitalize on SAF potential – Brownfield Ag News
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Nebraska Farm Bureau wants to capitalize on SAF potential
Nebraska Farm Bureau president Mark McHargue says his state has an opportunity to capitalize on the sustainable aviation fuel market.
Speaking to Brownfield at the American Farm Bureau Convention in San Antonio, Texas, he said Nebraska is developing a pipeline to capture carbon dioxide.
“So I think using our ethanol or corn stover to go into sustainable aviation fuel is going to be important.”
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Nebraska lands two-time All-Big 12 opposite Allie Sczech in transfer portal
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – John Cook and the Nebraska volleyball team landed a big time transfer Sunday, getting a commitment from former Baylor star Allie Sczech.
The 6-foot-4 opposite hitter announced her commitment in a post on Instagram:
The Sugarland, Texas, native was previously the No. 32 recruit in the nation when she committed to Baylor in 2022.
Sczech finished the 2024 season with 268 kills, totaling 2.44 kills per set. She had a .273 hitting percentage and also totaled 0.65 blocks per set.
The Huskers have a big hole in the offense with the departure of outside hitter Merritt Beason, and Sczech’s high production will help fill that void.
Sczech will have one season of eligibility remaining.
Nebraska
Nebraska MBB vs Wisconsin and WBB vs Ohio State
Date: Sunday January 26th, 2025
Tipoff: Noon (CT).
Arena: Kohl Center (Madison, Wisconsin)
Radio: Sunday’s game will be carried on the Huskers Radio Network with Kent Pavelka and Jake Muhleisen on the call, including KLIN (1400 AM) in Lincoln, KXSP (590 AM) in Omaha and KRVN (880 AM) in Lexington. The pregame show begins an hour before tipoff and will also be available on Huskers.com and the Huskers app.
TV/Online: Sunday’s game will be on BTN with Kevin Kugler and Stephen Bardo on the call. It will also be available online on the Fox Sports app.
Jarek’s Pre-tipoff Thoughts: Ok, eventually Nebraska has to win a game in the conference again, right? This will be a big game for Connor Essegian, the former Badger who gets to play against his old team at his old home. The rest of the Huskers will have to match his intensity levels, as it is a different breed of animal to face a former team. If, and it’s a big if, they can do that, Nebraska just might have a chance. Nebraska’s last road game, which was Maryland, was a much better performance on the road than any other this season. Hopefully that momentum continues. Having said all of that, I just don’t see Nebraska winning, making the Conference losing streak 6 games. Prediction: Wisconsin 91 Nebraska 76.
Women’s Basketball
The style of play used by the Buckeyes – a full court press and pressure defense has flustered the Huskers in their most recent matchups. The Buckeyes try to take their opponent out of the game early and has an offense that comes at you from every position on the floor.
Can the Huskers stay composed and handle the early punches from the Buckeyes? Will they be in position to pull off one of their patented fourth quarter surges?
RV/25 Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. 12/12 Ohio State Buckeyes
Sunday, January 26, 2025, 2 p.m. (CT)
Pinnacle Bank Arena – Lincoln, Nebraska
Special Event: Pack PBA
Giveaway: ”For Three” Roller Banners (500)
Live TV: B1G+
Live Radio: Huskers Radio Network (1:30 p.m.)Matt Coatney (PBP), Jeff Griesch (Analyst)Lincoln (107.3 FM), Huskers.com, Huskers App
Live Stats: Huskers.com (statbroadcast – public)
RV/25 Nebraska Cornhuskers (15-4, 6-2 Big Ten)
12 – Jessica Petrie – 6-2 – So. – F – 5.9 ppg, 3.6 rpg
40 – Alexis Markowski – 6-3 – Sr. – C/F – 14.5 ppg, 8.2 rpg
2 – Logan Nissley – 6-0 – So. – G – 7.1 ppg, 1.8 rpg
14 – Callin Hake – 5-8 – Jr. – G – 6.9 ppg, 3.2 rpg
23 – Britt Prince – 5-11 – Fr. – G – 13.6 ppg, 4.6 rpg
Off the Bench
5 – Alberte Rimdal – 5-9 – Sr. – G – 6.4 ppg, 1.7 rpg
44 – Petra Bozan – 6-3 – Fr. – F/C – 5.7 ppg, 3.4 rpg
33 – Amiah Hargrove – 6-2 – Fr. – F – 4.9 ppg, 3.7 rpg
15 – Kendall Moriarty – 6-1 – Sr. – G – 3.9 ppg, 1.7 rpg
32 – Kendall Coley – 6-2 – Gr. – F/G – 2.3 ppg, 1.1 rpg
22 – Natalie Potts [Out] – 6-2 – So. – F – 14.4 ppg, 7.4 rpg
3 – Allison Weidner [Out] – 5-10 – RJr. – G – 3.8 ppg, 3.0 rpg
4 – Kennadi Williams – 5-4 – Fr. – G – Redshirt
Head Coach: Amy Williams (Nebraska, 1998) Ninth Season at Nebraska (152-115); 18th Season Overall (345-224)
12/12 Ohio State Buckeyes (18-1, 7-1 Big Ten)
32 – Cotie McMahon – 6-0 – Jr. – F – 16.5 ppg, 4.6 rpg
1 – Ajae Petty – 6-3 – Gr. – F – 10.4 ppg, 7.5 rpg
2 – Taylor Thierry – 6-1 – Sr. – G/F – 10.4 ppg, 5.6 rpg
21 – Chance Gray – 5-9 – Jr. – G – 15.1 ppg, 1.8 rpg
22 – Jaloni Cambridge – 5-7 – Fr. – G – 15.7 ppg, 4.4 rpg
Off the Bench
5 – Ava Watson – 5-8 – Fr. – G – 5.8 ppg, 1.0 rpg
22 – Kennedy Cambridge – 5-8 – RSo. – F – 4.9 ppg, 3.3 rpg
12 – Elsa Lemmila – 6-6 – Fr. – C – 4.6 ppg, 4.9 rpg
0 – Madison Greene – 5-8 – Gr. – G – 4.4 ppg, 1.1 rpg
55 – Eboni Walker – 6-0 – Gr. – F – 2.6 ppg, 2.1 rpg
Head Coach: Kevin McGuff (St. Joseph’s, Ind., 1992) 12th Season at Ohio State (216-107); 22nd Season Overall (471-206)
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