Canadian trucker dies in Nebraska crash

The Nebraska State Patrol is identifying a 38-year-old semitrailer driver from Manitoba, Canada, as the person killed in a three-vehicle crash on a southeast Nebraska highway.

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Nebraska high court uphold teen murder conviction

The Nebraska Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a juvenile who was sentenced to 60 years in prison for murdering a 6-year-old Omaha girl.

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Norris: Power should be restored to all customers today

Norris Public Power District anticipates to have power restored to all customers by early Friday afternoon.

Nov 20, 2009 | 8:35 am | Loading…

Nebraska professor honored as one of best in country

A Nebraska professor has been honored as one of the best undergraduate professors in the country.

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Survey suggests improving economy in Plains

OMAHA -- Business appears to be slowly improving in rural areas of 11 Midwest and Plains states, but the economy there remains weak, according to a new survey of bankers.

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Executive named to Game and Parks board

A Kearney manufacturing executive has been named to represent part of south-central Nebraska on the state Game and Parks Commission board.

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Boys Town crisis hot line marks 20th anniversary

Over the past 20 years, Boys Town's crisis hot line has offered advice to more than 8 million callers.

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State patrol asking motorists to buckle up

The Nebraska State Patrol will be stepping up enforcement as part of a national campaign emphasizing seat belt use and keeping holiday travelers safe.

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Work to block Missouri River bridge at Brownville

The Missouri River bridge at Brownville in southeast Nebraska again will be closed for repairs.

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Dairy operation takes big stake in Holt County

 A Minnesota dairy operation has spent more than $12 million to acquire almost 2,400 agricultural acres at a Holt County land auction.

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As pressure mounts, McClurg mum on stem cell vote

The man who holds the pivotal vote in today's embryonic stem cell research showdown is prepared to make a difficult decision. He just doesn't know what it will be, despite enormous pressure from both sides.

Nov 20, 2009 | 12:30 am | Loading…

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Seward city administrator contract investigation unresolved

Six months after Seward City Council members sought a Nebraska State Patrol investigation of the city administrator's contract, the results have yet to emerge from the office of Attorney General Jon Bruning.

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Senators will work around Heineman's schedule to wrap up session

Gov. Dave Heineman called 49 senators to Lincoln 2 1/2 weeks ago to find a solution to a budget crisis.

Nov 19, 2009 | 8:20 pm | Loading…

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Omaha man dies while under house arrest

OMAHA -- Corrections officials say a 61-year-old Omaha man under house arrest has died and an investigation is under way.

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Heineman signs disaster declaration for Southeast Nebraska

Gov. Dave Heineman says state resources will be available to help portions of Southeast Nebraska recover from a damaging wintry storm.

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McGill named head of Urban Affairs Committee

Lincoln Sen. Amanda McGill was elected Thursday to chair the Legislature's Urban Affairs Committee.

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Probe of Red Willow Dam finds cracked embankment

MCCOOK -- The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation says it will continue to release water from a southwest Nebraska reservoir to relieve stress on a damaged dam.

Nov 19, 2009 | 5:15 pm | Loading…

Johanns slams Reid health care bill

Sen. Mike Johanns said Thursday the new Senate health care reform package would "threaten the health care choice of millions."

Nov 19, 2009 | 5:00 pm | Loading…

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White, Terry clash over health care

Of course he would have voted to pass the House health care reform bill, Democratic congressional candidate Tom White says. That was the first vital step in moving health care reform along.

Nov 19, 2009 | 4:55 pm | Loading…

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