Check out the links below to various news sources that have featured Legal Aid staff or reported on Legal Aid’s activities, programs/projects, events, services, and just about any other way we work to make equal justice happen.
See All 2023 News Articles
ABE’s annual grant program sends $300k to 12 innovative projects
April 26, 2023 – ABA Journal
Cooper Foundation grant supports prison reentry program
April 14, 2023 – Lincoln Journal Star
After losing his wife, a Nebraska man lost his home to an unconstitutional state tax scheme
April 7, 2023 – Pacific Legal Foundation
Agriculture Worker Rights Program: Attorneys for Eligible Ag Workers in NE
March 30, 2023 – Public News Service
NPILF Spotlight: Zach Schwindt, Legal Aid of Nebraska
March 13, 2023 – UNL College of Law
Spotlight to shine, in Nebraska and nationally, on what critics call ‘home equity theft’
February 7, 2023 – Nebraska Examiner
Attorneys for Nebraska man warn about ‘legalized theft’ of home equity
February 6, 2023 – WOWT
Nebraska Supreme Court considering whether tenants have a right to jury trial in eviction cases
January 21, 2023 – Star Herald
Nebraska Supreme Court hears ‘landmark’ case of evicted tenant
January 11, 2023 – Nebraska Examiner
See All 2021 News Articles
The Stigma of the Scarlet E
August 9, 2021 – The New York Times
The Stigma of the Scarlet E
August 9, 2021 – The New York Times
Eviction moratorium incomes Cheyenne and Morrill Counties
August 8, 2021 – News Channel Nebraska Central
Aging in Nebraska: Planning for your future webinar, Aug. 17
August 7, 2021 – Lincoln Journal Star
CDC eviction moratorium extended: what it means for renters in Nebraska
August 6, 2021 – WOWT
Renters are rejoicing now that eviction ban has been extended. What you need to know
August 4, 2021 – CNN
Why tenants are still struggling to pay their bills, despite $46 billion in rental assistance available
August 3, 2021 – CNBC
Federal protections on evictions ends in Omaha-metro
August 2, 2021 – WOWT
Tenants face challenges obtaining rental assistance as eviction moratorium ends
August 2, 2021 – NTV ABC
End of Eviction Moratorium Spells Disaster for Nebraska Renters
August 2, 2021 – 91.5 Omaha Public Radio KIOS
Local housing advocates concerned as federal eviction ban ends
August 2, 2021 – KETV Omaha
Nebraska renters brace as federal halt on evictions ends
August 1, 2021 – WOWT Omaha
Eviction Moratorium ends, renters worried about future
August 1, 2021 – KLKN Lincoln
‘We will be seeing thousands of evictions’: Local housing advocates concerned as federal eviction bans end
August 1, 2021 – KETV Omaha
Federal protections for those at risk of eviction is set to end
July 30, 2021 – KMTV News Now
Eviction Moratorium ending, Legal Aid calls out
July 29, 2021 – News Channel Nebraska Central
Unemployment Cut-Off Suits Swipe at States’ Power to Abandon Aid
July 14, 2021 – Bloomberg Law
Women and tenants of color grapple with higher rates of eviction. Access to a lawyer can boost success rates in housing court by 70%.
June 30, 2021 – Business Insider
Nebraska ends C19 Emergency, Potential Evictions and More
June 28, 2021 – Siouxland Public Media
When eviction moratorium ends, what can Nebraskans expect?
June 28, 2021 – Lincoln Journal Star
Farm and Ranch finance clinics available
June 26, 2021 – North Platte Telegraph
Eviction moratorium set to end soon — Here’s how to get help with rent
June 23, 2021 – KPTM 42
With CDC eviction moratorium set to expire, housing attorneys, landlords weigh in
June 17, 2021 – KETV
Harp talks being ‘out’ in STEM, expanding LBTQIA resources
June 2, 2021 – Nebraska Today
COVID-19 Magnified Omaha’s Housing Issues
May 25, 2021 – Omaha Community Foundation
67.3% of eligible Vermonters have received at least one dose of vaccine
May 9, 2021 – Bennington Banner (Vermont)
After court nixes eviction ban, race is on for federal help
May 9, 2021 – Minnesota Star Tribune
After court nixes eviction ban, race is on for federal help
May 9, 2021 – AP
It’s very scary for renters right now’: Housing assistaance is becoming more widely available, but the federal eviction ban is at risk
May 6, 2021 – CNBC
NeFU Foundation “Give to Lincoln” Contributions Benefit Nebraska Rural Response Hotline
May 4, 2021 – KTIC 107.9 Bull
Local agencies team up to help Emergency Rental Assistance applicants
May 3, 2021 – NTV Kearney
Emergency Rental Assistance clinic happening in Grand Island
April 29, 2021 – KSNB Hastings
Slain Winnebago woman’s family’s please for harsher charge heard
April 25, 2021 – Sioux City Journal
Study finds big drop in evictions in Nebraska in 2020, but thousands still lost housing
April 19, 2021 – Omaha World-Herald
Study finds big drop in evictions in Nebraska in 2020, but thousands still lost housing
April 19, 2021 – York – News Times
Hastings organizations partner to provide rent assistance
April 17, 2021 – KSNB Hastings
Lawsuit settled over migrant working conditions in Nebraska
April 14, 2021 – Lincoln Journal Star
Lawsuit settled over migrant working conditions in Nebraska
April 14, 2021 – Beatrice Daily Sun
Lawsuit settled over migrant working conditions in Nebraska
April 14, 2021 – North Platte Telegraph
Housing Justice Project in Nebraska
April 9, 2021 – Eviction Innovation
Announcing Legal Aid Connect: Legal Aid of Nebraska Provides Remote Free Legal Help to Low Income Nebraskans
April 9, 2021 – Probono.net
Immigrant Lawsuit Dismissed Following Settlement
April 9, 2021 – KLIN News Talk 1400 AM
Texas Migrant farmworkers settle employment lawsuits after working in Nebraska
April 9, 2021 – Nebraska TV
How historic eviction bans, activist organizing and billions in rental relief kept tens of millions of people in their homes during the pandemic
April 8, 2021 – CNBC
Nebraska grandmother sees all of her nearly $90,000 in student loans discharged
March 18, 2021 – Yahoo! Finance
Omaha landlord evicts more tenants despite CDC moratorium
March 18, 2021 – KMTV 3
Brief and Order of Dismissal
March 15, 2021 – National Housing Law Project
Millions in rental assistance to be doled out as eviction cases rise in Douglas County
March 7, 2021 – WOWT 6
Loophole in eviction moratorium lets landlords evict tenants
March 3, 2021 – KMTV 3
Omaha City Council unanimously passes resolution to provide $22.2 million in rental assistance (ketv.com)
March 2, 2021 – KETV NewsWatch 7
First in awhile: Lakeview mock trial team qualifies for state for first time in over a decade
February 25, 2021 – The Columbus Telegram
Nonprofit community innovates, collaborates to help others thrive during COVID-19
February 21, 2021 – Omaha World-Herald
Most Tenants Fight Evictions Without Legal Help. A New Bill Could Change That.
February 3, 2021 – The Reader
Eviction in Nebraska: Data & News
January 28, 2021 – NIFA Housing
Updates to Mobile Landlord and Tenant Act Discussed by Nebraska Lawmakers
January 27, 2021 – Husker Radio
Eviction Conversation with Legal Aid
January 27, 2021 – NIFA Housing
Legal Aid of Nebraska challenges law that lets investors take property over unpaid taxes
January 22, 2021 – Omaha World-Herald
Legal Aid of Nebraska challenges law that lets investors take property over unpaid taxes
January 22, 2021 – Omaha World-Herald
‘We thought we were living in pure bliss’: Evictions continuing despite moratorium
January 17, 2021 – Lincoln Journal Star
Legal Aid of Nebraska offers assistance to those facing eviction
January 13, 2021 – UNO The Gateway
‘Make ends meet’: Metro tenants continue to face potential evictions
January 5, 2021 – KETV Newswatch 7
See All 2020 News Articles
Douglas County Commissioner to continue pushing for renter support
December 31, 2020 – WOWT 6 News
Local nonprofit calls stimulus ‘temporary fix’ as people struggle to make ends meet
December 28, 2020 – KETV Newswatch 7
Coronavirus relief package finally signed; local impact on evictions still unclear
December 28, 2020 – KMTV 3 News Now
The News with Shepard Smith
December 8, 2020 – CNBC
WIN Awards $84,000 to Support Veteran Legal Services
December 6, 2020 – Omaha Daily Record
Despite federal ban, renters still being evicted amid virus
November 29, 2020 – AP News
Coronavirus halts most court activity, but evictions still pack Nebraska courtrooms
November 25, 2020 – Omaha World-Herald
6 million American households could face eviction on January 1
November 25, 2020 – Fast Company
A ‘huge wave of evictions’ is possible in January
November 16, 2020 – CNN
United Way Picks Legal Aid Program for $80,000 Grant
November 12, 2020 – The Daily Record
Advocates worry about an eviction crisis as 2021 approaches without a stimulus deal
November 11, 2020 – CNBC
WIN awards $168K to support veterans and students
November 6, 2020 – Lincoln Journal Star
“Not enough people are aware of this”: CDC moratorium could stop many evictions
October 14, 2020 – KMTV 3 News Now
Alumni Honored as Part of Legal Aid Equal Justice Awards
October 5, 2020 – Nebraska College of Law
Omaha Tenants United hosts town hall to help renters
October 3, 2020 – Fox 42 KPTM
‘It’s very frustrating’: Couple evicted after not filing correct CDC paperwork, attorney details process
September 24, 2020 – KETV Newswatch 7
CDC’s eviction moratorium protecting Douglas County renters
September 11, 2020 – WOWT 6 News
Trump’s moratorium on evictions draws praise from tenant advocates, concern from landlords
September 3, 2020 – Omaha World Herald
Farmers, ranchers can attend free confidential legal, financial clinics
September 2, 2020 – North Platte Telegraph
Evictions climb in Douglas County, as pandemic protections come to an end
September 1, 2020 – WOWT 6 News
‘Bracing for a wave of evictions’: Legal Aid of Nebraska attorneys prepare to help tenants
August 26, 2020 – KETV Newswatch 7
As Evictions Loom, Lawyers Are Gearing Up to Help
August 24, 2020 – The New York Times
Wave of evictions could come as CARES protection ends
August 18, 2020 – KMTV 3 News Now
Cooper Foundation awards 4th round of Rapid Response grants
August 7, 2020 – Lincoln Journal Star
Nebraskans dealing with eviction process find legal guidance in midst of pandemic
August 6, 2020 – KETV Newswatch 7
Evictions and Race in Omaha: New Study Draws a Connection, Offers Solutions
July 29, 2020 – Omaha Reader
New study links Omaha evictions to racial segregation and disparities
July 29, 2020 – Omaha World-Herald
Landlords Jump the Gun as Eviction Moratorium Wanes
July 23, 2020 – The New York Times
Many people being evicted because of coronavirus related issues
July 9, 2020 – Fox 42 KPTM
Last line of defense set to run out on renters hit hard by pandemic
July 1, 2020 – WOWT 6News
Judge dismisses evictions for first time in Nebraska under federal CARES Act
June 20, 2020 – KETV Newswatch 7
Time’s up: For most, eviction protections have expired
June 15, 2020 – KMTV 3 News Now
Evictions Return in Full Force, Advocates Worry about Increased Homelessness during COVID-19
June 2, 2020 – The Reader
A Portrait of a Pandemic: Rent Protections in Omaha Expire June 1st
May 29, 2020 – KIOS Omaha Public Radio
Tenant Assistance Project announced in Lincoln
May 27, 2020 – 1011 KOLN/KGIN
What to know if you are facing eviction in Nebraska
May 26, 2020 – Fox 42 KPTM
New program seeks to pair more Lincoln renters with lawyers as city anticipates eviction increase
May 26, 2020 – Lincoln Journal Star
Lawsuit: Migrant workers hired to detassel in Nebraska faced substandard conditions
May 26, 2020 – Lincoln Journal Star
Woods Charitable Fund awards $1.8 million in grants
May 22, 2020 – Lincoln Journal Star
Renters scramble as Ricketts lifts halt on evictions.
May 20, 2020 – WOWT 6News
COVID-19 Has Created A Legal Aid Crisis. FEMA’s Usual Response is Missing.
May 11, 2020 – NPR
Renters raise concerns over possible eviction amid pandemic
May 1, 2020 – WOWT 6News
Organizations work to investigate missing, murdered indigenous women cases in Nebraska
April 15, 2020 – WOWT 6News
Payments Roll In: IRS rolls out first round of payments from the CARES Act
April 13, 2020 – FOX 42
Judge says eviction docket in Lancaster County starting to drop off
April 8, 2020 – Lincoln Journal-Star
Evictions go forward ‘business as usual’ despite Ricketts’ order banning those linked to coronavirus
April 3, 2020 – Lincoln Journal-Star
Ricketts’ order could prevent some evictions, but housing advocates say they all should be stopped
March 28, 2020 – Omaha World-Herald
Nebraska renters impacted by coronavirus: Here’s a breakdown of your protections
March 27, 2020 – WOWT 6News
Nebraska court says it doesn’t have authority to halt evictions during coronavirus outbreak
March 23, 2020 – Omaha World-Herald
Nebraska housing advocates fear continued evictions could increase homelessness, disease
March 22, 2020 – Omaha World-Herald
Nebraska legal groups and housing advocates push for no evictions guarantee
March 20, 2020 – Fox 42
Legal groups request moratorium on eviction, debt collection cases in Nebraska amid coronavirus
March 19, 2020 – Omaha World Herald
State relaxes unemployment standards for workers affected by Covid-19
March 17, 2020 – The Reader
See All 2019 News Articles
Federal Grant Supports Legal Aid in Flood Recovery Effort
December 30, 2019 – The Daily Record
LSC Awards $1.25 Million Disaster Relief Grant to Legal Aid of Nebraska
December 17, 2019 – Legal Services Corporation
Community leaders press North Platte for action on correcting substandard housing conditions
October 10, 2019 – North Platte Telegraph
Nebraska’s Rural Response Hotline Provides Hope and Help to Ag Families in Crisis
September 26, 2019 – Tri-State Livestock News
Legal Aid Honors Kutak Rock Among Equal Justice Awards
September 25, 2019 – Omaha Daily Record
2019 Seeds of Justice honoree: Legal Aid of Nebraska
September 19, 2019 – Nebraska Appleseed
Legal Aid receives grant for pro bono expansion
September 8, 2019 – North Platte Telegraph
Side-Stepping Scams
August 22, 2019 – Omaha Magazine
Nebraska farm credit mediation
August 20, 2019 – The Fence Post
Learning about local nonprofits and the services they provide our community
August 8, 2019 – NTV
To the Muddy Rescue and Beyond
May 1, 2019 – The Daily Record
