What would normally be a routine vote has a lot of interest today before the Omaha City Council as they decide whether to approve a county project to build a juvenile youth detention center as part of a courthouse annex in downtown Omaha. Proponents say the smaller number of beds in the center is part of the goal of incarcerating fewer teens. Opponents says fewer beds is a bad idea, there is a better way to spend money on facilities already own, and the $114 million cost will lead to a property tax increase. All of this is sorted out in our conversation with News Channel Nebraska's Joe Jordan.
Lord knows what will happen with Gary and his crew on KFAB’s Morning News, but you can bet it’ll be on point and entertaining, and if you listen you’ll be ready for the day!