Emily Wolf

NEW: Flock Safety maintains hundreds of surveillance cameras in Fort Worth, most of which are used by police to help fight crime. But a @FortWorthReport investigation found the company has also installed private cameras on public land without permits: fortworthreport.org/2024/10/08/sur…

At least eight Nebraska school districts are so pressed for teachers that they've started recruiting teachers from the Philippines. More are considering it.

It’s not uncommon for Nebraskans in Judge Derek Weimar’s court to represent themselves because of an acute lawyer shortage. “...Sort of the equivalent of walking into an operating room and hoping that you can figure out which instrument to pick up.” 🔗 buff.ly/30NcpUL

New at FFP: Nebraska is one of the worst states in the country for Black maternal and infant health. Momentum is building to change that, but new federal policies could threaten that work. 🔗 buff.ly/5vfgZBR

After a historic May vote, Lincoln’s Commission on Human Rights is investigating the city’s first 5 source-of-income discrimination complaints — and opponents of the ordinance are strategizing legal challenges: flatwaterfreepress.org/landlords-plan…

The Sarpy County Board of Commissioners wanted him fired. His boss, the county attorney, refused. Seven months later, a top prosecutor accused of misconduct is being paid not to work as a legal fight continues, costing taxpayers at least $300,000. 🔗 buff.ly/Ai8phOO

New at FFP: Lincoln voters recently barred landlords from rejecting tenants because they use Section 8 to pay rent. Now, opponents are weighing options to undo the ban — and to block others from following Lincoln’s lead. 🔗 buff.ly/ccYIL62

Nebraska Public Power District is using eminent domain to build a transmission line in rural Stanton County that will feed one giant customer's appetite for electricity: a crypto mining company. Landowners aren't happy. flatwaterfreepress.org/a-nebraska-cry…

New at FFP: Nebraska colleges and universities are quietly changing scholarships that give preference to LGBTQ students, immigrants and others. Officials say it’s in response to guidance from the Trump administration. 🔗 buff.ly/eHPNWDl

Tuesday’s large immigration raid led to confusion inside the Omaha plant and anger outside of it, as protesters clashed with law enforcement. It shocked company execs. And it set off a fresh round of fear that plants elsewhere would be raided. 🔗 buff.ly/5nChMLF

And for those in Lincoln who might’ve seen the Facebook rumors around ICE at Kawasaki — Jason Hellbusch, the corporate director of administration, said “this appears to just be rumor,” and they have had no contact with ICE.

The Nebraska Public Power District just bought land for $5 million, double the appraisal. They bought it from two of their own executives, including a person whose job title is chief ethics officer. An important story from @flatwaterfreep @destinyherbers. flatwaterfreepress.org/nebraska-publi…

New at FFP: James Wood was confused when the police called about a luxury car he supposedly sold to a Pennsylvania couple. Then a Florida man showed up at his Lincoln car lot demanding a Land Rover, and Wood’s confusion turned to concern. Read more 🔗 buff.ly/5TIY6lG

New at FFP: Current and former employees at Planned Parenthood Omaha say poor management has contributed to an exodus of workers, limiting abortion access at the state’s lone clinic still performing procedures. Read the full story 🔗 buff.ly/3fCvN56

Public health officials around Nebraska are feeling disappointment and defeat after the sudden cancellation of nearly $100 million worth of federal grants. See part of the grant termination order below. Read the full story 🔗 buff.ly/WvCstNz

Ecstatic to have won Texas Managing Editors awards for speciality reporting, business reporting, and freedom of information ⬇️