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2022: 4.5% of Douglas County students played sports on collegiate teams

By Omaha City Wire | May 27, 2024

Douglas County universities had 4.5% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

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Bacon leads advancement on FY25 NDAA with focus on servicemember welfare

By Omaha City Wire | May 23, 2024

Washington—Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s (HASC) Cyber, Information Technology, and Innovation Subcommittee, voted late Wednesday evening in favor of advancing H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. The bill was reported out of committee by a vote of 57–1. This annual legislation, which contains multiple amendments and provisions authored by Bacon, authorizes defense spending and sets the policy and priorities for the military. Overall, the bill...

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Bacon outlines priorities at FY25 NDAA full committee markup

By Omaha City Wire | May 22, 2024

Washington, D.C.– U.S. Representative Don Bacon (R-NE), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation, delivered an opening statement at the full committee markup for H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25).

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Rep. Don Bacon outlines priorities in newly proposed 2024 Farm Bill

By Omaha City Wire | May 21, 2024

Washington - Last week, House Agriculture Chairman Glenn “G.T.” Thompson (R-PA) released his draft of the 2024 Farm Bill. This legislation is the result of nearly two years of work. Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), who has served on the Agriculture Committee since 2017, highlighted some of his priorities in the bill.

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Omaha City Wire area weekly mass times

By Omaha City Wire | May 18, 2024

The following parishes in the Omaha City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Rep. Don Bacon announces winners of 2024 Congressional Art Competition

By Omaha City Wire | May 18, 2024

Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) announced the winners of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition today, expressing his admiration for the talent within Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District. "Every year, I am so impressed by the talent we have here right in the 2nd Congressional District of Nebraska," said Bacon. He expressed gratitude to all participating students and their mentoring teachers.

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4.1% of citizens unemployed in Douglas County in 2021

By Omaha City Wire | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in Douglas County hit 4.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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House passes LEOSA bill aimed at enhancing response to emergencies

By Omaha City Wire | May 16, 2024

The House of Representatives passed the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA), H.R. 354, today, with a vote of 221-185. The bill, introduced by Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), received support from eighteen original Republican cosponsors and an additional twenty-four Republicans.

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Kate Rehberg, former Millard North High School softball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Omaha City Wire | May 16, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number five seed.

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Former Marian High School player Maddia Groff’s collegiate team to play in the NCAA D1 Softball Championship starting Friday, May 17

By Omaha City Wire | May 16, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number nine seed.

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Former Millard North High School player Katherine Johnson’s collegiate team to play in the NCAA D1 Softball Championship starting Friday, May 17

By Omaha City Wire | May 16, 2024

They open the tournament against California Golden Bears.

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The 64 team tournament is set and former Skutt Catholic High School standout Ruby Meylan’s collegiate team is in the field of 64

By Omaha City Wire | May 16, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number seven seed.

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Former Marian High School player Rylinn Groff’s collegiate team to play in the NCAA D1 Softball Championship starting Friday, May 17

By Omaha City Wire | May 16, 2024

First game takes place on Friday, May 17.

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The NCAA D1 Softball Championship is ready to begin with former Millard South High School standout Bree Urban’s college team participating

By Omaha City Wire | May 16, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number seven seed.

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The NCAA D1 Softball Championship is ready to begin with former Millard West High School standout Ava Rongisch’s college team participating

By Omaha City Wire | May 16, 2024

They open the tournament against Missouri Tigers.

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The NCAA D1 Softball Championship is ready to begin with former Elkhorn High School standout Sydney Nuismer’s college team participating

By Omaha City Wire | May 16, 2024

First game takes place on Friday, May 17.

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Hannah Camenzind, former Skutt Catholic High School softball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Omaha City Wire | May 16, 2024

They open the tournament against Southeast Missouri State Redhawks.

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Lauren Camenzind, former Skutt Catholic High School softball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Omaha City Wire | May 16, 2024

First game takes place on Friday, May 17.

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Michael Matejka, former Burke High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Baseball Championship

By Omaha City Wire | May 16, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number three seed.

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Will Henry, former Millard North High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Baseball Championship

By Omaha City Wire | May 15, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number four seed.