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Chris Bowling

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Reporting on Omaha with @flatwaterfreep. Email me at cbowling(at)flatwaterfreepress.org

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Chris Bowling is a reporter from Cincinnati, Ohio living and studying in Lincoln, Nebraska. Currently he's working for the Lincoln Journal-Star as a cops reporter but in the past he also reported for the Norfolk Daily News in Norfolk, Nebraska on the city council and general assignment beat.

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A signature away: Lincoln Yazidi's long struggle to America | News | dailynebraskan.com

A signature away: Lincoln Yazidi's long struggle to America | News | dailynebraskan.com

After a dinner of naan, duqot and fried chicken, Mardan Dna sinks into his living room couch while Yazidi wed…

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Death penalty battle in Nebraska just beginning

Death penalty battle in Nebraska just beginning

Coming into last year's legislative session, state Sen. Paul Schumacher didn't have a strong opinion on the d…

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Will others follow Nebraska’s lead on death penalty repeal?

Will others follow Nebraska’s lead on death penalty repeal?

It’s no surprise — especially for those who keep abreast of the politics of capital punishment — that support…

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Conflicting opinions expressed on carrying out death penalty

Conflicting opinions expressed on carrying out death penalty

LINCOLN — On the day of the vote in the Legislature this spring to repeal the death penalty in Nebraska, Miri…

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The guilt of an Innocent: Is UNL's oldest honor society getting away with hazing? | News | dailyn...

The guilt of an Innocent: Is UNL's oldest honor society getting away with hazing? | News | dailyn...

About a year ago, Walter Bircher became a guilty Innocent. Or the least Innocent. He wasn't sure what you cal…

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Crash victim Neth loved motorcycles, but people were his passion : Lincoln, NE Journal Star

Crash victim Neth loved motorcycles, but people were his passion : Lincoln, NE Journal Star

When the phone rang at 4 a.m. Saturday morning, Beveryle Neth knew something happened to her son. Both times …

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Omaha Is Home To A Massive Superfund Site. Most Kids Living There Aren’t Tested For Lead.

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By Chris Bowling
| Omaha Daily Record Verified
This article was produced in partnership with ProPublica through its Local Reporting Network. Belinda Daniels panicked in 2018 when the pediatrician said her 1-year-old son, Jovanni, had lead in his body. The toxic metal could stunt his brain, the doctor told her, but catching it early meant she could prevent more damage. Daniels moved out of her Omaha apartment that had chipping lead paint.
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Omaha is home to a massive Superfund site. Most kids living there aren’t tested for lead.

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By Chris Bowling
| Lincoln Journal Star Verified
Belinda Daniels panicked in 2018 when the pediatrician said her 1-year-old son, Jovanni, had lead in his body. The toxic metal could stunt his brain, the doctor told her, but catching it early meant she could prevent more damage. kA 5:ClQ=ECQms2?:6=D >@G65 @FE @7 96C ~>292 2A2CE>6?E E92E 925 49:AA:?8 =625 A2:?E] %96 5@4E@C 4@?E:?F65 E6DE:?8 y@G2??: A6C:@5:42==J H9:=6 s2?:6=D 7@==@H65 :?DECF4E:@?D @?
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Omaha is home to a massive Superfund site. Most kids living there aren’t tested for lead

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By Chris Bowling
| Wahoo Newspaper Verified
Belinda Daniels panicked in 2018 when the pediatrician said her 1-year-old son, Jovanni, had lead in his body. The toxic metal could stunt his brain, the doctor told her, but catching it early meant she could prevent more damage. Jovanni Daniels, 8, climbs a tree in Omaha. His mother, Belinda, found out her son had high lead levels when he was young, allowing her to take steps to prevent further damage.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

My high school news magazine

What does it mean to be a journalist?

It means telling stories that are soulful, challenging and informative.

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter
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