Henry J. Cordes
Omaha World-Herald
Omaha, NE, United States
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Nebraska lawmakers question why state prison leaders failed to comply with mandates
The Nebraska Legislature regularly tells the state corrections department to develop new systems, conduct studies or come up with plans for new programs. Too often, those mandates haven't been met. → Read More
Nebraska's COVID case numbers down for fifth straight week
COVID cases and hospitalizations in Nebraska continue to move in a positive direction, with case numbers falling for the fifth straight week. → Read More
World-Herald reporter John Taylor would take on any subject
John Taylor, who worked as a reporter for the Omaha World-Herald for nearly four decades, died last month at age 83. → Read More
Nebraska hospitals get some relief as COVID cases continue to decline
Long-stressed Nebraska hospitals are seeing more relief as COVID continues its weeks-long retreat. → Read More
Nebraska is one of biggest recipients of this federal loan program. But who's getting the money?
Compared to other states, Nebraska has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of the federal Paycheck Protection Program. → Read More
Eastman wins Democratic primary and will face Bacon in Omaha-area congressional district
Kara Eastman will get her rematch with U.S. Rep. Don Bacon. → Read More
Suddenly jobless? Omaha chamber creates online tool to help
Those seeking job opportunities, training, education and social assistance can find help during the pandemic's economic crunch. → Read More
Nebraska's coronavirus peak was projected to arrive by now, but it's probably still coming
While projections had long suggested that the pandemic would peak at the end of April in Nebraska, it appears that cases have only plateaued at best — and at much → Read More
Unusual Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders meeting set for Saturday
An abbreviated Q and A session will available to watch on Yahoo.com → Read More
Conagra sales jump as Americans stock up and eat at home
In recent weeks, the food company with deep Omaha roots has seen more than a 50% increase in its grocery business as consumers both stock up their pantries and increasingly → Read More
Small businesses hurt by coronavirus can start applying for federal aid today
If the interest shown during a telephone town hall meeting hosted Thursday by Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., is any indication, there’s going to be a crush of filings for the → Read More
Small businesses hurt by coronavirus can start applying for federal aid tomorrow
If the interest shown during a telephone town hall meeting hosted Thursday by Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., is any indication, there’s going to be a crush of filings for the → Read More
Rep. Don Bacon says coronavirus relief bill critical to fighting economic 'crisis'
Business leaders tell congressman aid might be need to prevent a depression. → Read More
Postponement of Tokyo Olympics throws cold water on Omaha's Swim Trials for 2020
Tuesday, the Tokyo Olympics were postponed until 2021, ending weeks of speculation that the games could not go ahead as scheduled because of the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
Postponement of Tokyo Olympics throws cold water on Omaha's Swim Trials for 2020
Tuesday, the Tokyo Olympics were postponed until 2021, ending weeks of speculation that the games could not go ahead as scheduled because of the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
Nebraska and Iowa lead the nation in census response rates so far
As of Saturday, an estimated 21.9% of Nebraska households had filled out the form, compared with a U.S. response rate of 16.7%. Iowa was second at 21.6%, followed by Wisconsin → Read More
Warren Buffett's daughter, Susie, exposed to coronavirus
The philanthropist is looking forward to her two weeks of isolation, hoping to do some quilting, reading and cleaning and continue the work of her charitable foundation. → Read More
Warren Buffett says decision to call off Berkshire meeting 'difficult' and 'obvious'
It's another $21 million hit to the city's economy, but Buffett says he couldn't take the risk that the meeting would contribute to spreading the coronavirus. → Read More
Empty stands, hotel rooms, restaurants: the economic toll of coronavirus in Nebraska
An estimated $8 million in potential fan spending will be lost by keeping fans away from the Nebraska boys high school state tournament in Lincoln and the first March Madness → Read More
Here's what Buffett is telling shareholders in his annual letter
On Saturday, Warren Buffett, the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, released his annual letter to shareholders. → Read More