Joanne Young
Lincoln Journal Star
Lincoln, NE, United States
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UNMC study gives more indication of airborne transmission of coronavirus
The study suggests that COVID-19 patients may create aerosols of virus and contaminate surfaces that may pose a risk for transmission. → Read More
Mental health providers say need is great for care among Nebraska flood victims
A medical provider said Tuesday this is no time for the state to skimp on paying for mental health services, with recent flooding expected to heighten issues such as depression, → Read More
Women senators talk about why their perspective is important in the Nebraska Legislature
The Nebraska Legislature had two women among its members when it became the second state in the nation in 1972 to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. → Read More
Krist employs grassroots campaign to try to unseat Ricketts
OMAHA -- From the patio of his house in northwest Omaha, Bob Krist can see the No. 1 tee box for The Players Club, with its rolling fairways, sculptured bunkers, → Read More
Nebraska prison system still faces significant staffing crisis, report finds
Significant staffing problems, including high overtime and turnover, continue to plague the Nebraska prison system, the state's inspector general for corrections reported Tuesday. → Read More
Nebraska executes Carey Dean Moore for murders of Omaha cab drivers
The state of Nebraska has executed Carey Dean Moore for the murders of Omaha cab drivers Maynard Helgeland and Reuel Van Ness Jr. → Read More
Nebraska executes Carey Dean Moore for murders of Omaha cab drivers
The state of Nebraska has executed Carey Dean Moore for the murders of Omaha cab drivers Maynard Helgeland and Reuel Van Ness Jr. → Read More
Why do people with mental illness not always take their medication?
His symptoms started with a lack of interest in eating or sleeping. Then the pacing began, back and forth, around the house. → Read More
Youth solitary confinement: 'You think about suicide a lot, suicide or escape'
Krista Carlson, now a Lincoln attorney, was 14 and pregnant when her 23-year-old boyfriend drove her to the country and kicked her out of the car. → Read More
UPDATED: Nebraska moving forward with execution plans for Norfolk killer Jose Sandoval
LINCOLN, Neb. -- Nebraska's attorney general has chosen Norfolk killer Jose Sandoval as the next condemned prisoner to die, after a 20-year hiatus in executions in this state. → Read More
Nebraska moves forward with execution plans for Sandoval for Norfolk bank killing
LINCOLN -- Nebraska prison officials are seeking to execute convicted Norfolk bank robber Jose Sandoval in the near future. → Read More
ACLU files lawsuit against state over prison conditions
ACLU drew a line in the sand for Nebraska prisons. They've crossed it. → Read More
Lockdown at state pen lifted
A lockdown that went into effect Tuesday night at the Nebraska State Penitentiary has been lifted, the state Department of Correctional Services confirmed Friday. → Read More
Kintner apologizes only to God and wife
Sen. Bill Kintner of Papillion broke his silence Friday. → Read More
Audit of Department of Economic Development shows problems; improvement plan underway
A 2015 audit of the state Department of Economic Development released Tuesday showed problems with documentation, a lack of adequate monitoring and a need for formal written policies and procedures. → Read More
As in Kintner's case, Accountability and Disclosure process can take months
A number of people asking questions about state Sen. Bill Kintner's alleged use of his legislative computer to exchange sexually explicit videos with a woman wonder why it has taken → Read More
Kintner says he wants to respond, but can't yet
Sen. Bill Kintner posted on his Facebook page Monday afternoon a response to media inquiries for a comment on an investigation by the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission on his → Read More
Ricketts answers questions on his response to Kintner allegations
Gov. Pete Ricketts reiterated Monday that if it is shown that Sen. Bill Kintner of Papillion has used his state computer for sexual purposes, he should resign. → Read More
Ricketts urges Sen. Kintner to resign amid allegations senator had explicit video of himself on state computer
Gov. Pete Ricketts has urged state Sen. Bill Kintner of Papillion to resign if allegations are proven true that Kintner had sexually explicit video of himself on his state computer. → Read More
Sen. Bill Kintner suspected of having sexually explicit video of himself on state computer
State Sen. Bill Kintner of Papillion is suspected of having a sexually explicit video of himself on his state computer, say sources familiar with the investigation. → Read More