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Police Say Man Beaten, Thrown Into Missouri River

Pottawattamie County authorities said a man was robbed, beaten and thrown into the Missouri River overnight.

Published: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:47:16 CST

3.5 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Nebraska

A minor earthquake that was centered under the Auburn area Wednesday night was felt as far away as Missouri, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Published: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:09:00 CST

Homeowners Urged To Clear Hydrants Of Ice, Snow

Omaha officials said thereÂ’s a side effect from last weekÂ’s blizzard that could endanger your family. Fire hydrants throughout the city are buried under ice and snow.

Published: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:49:11 CST

Man Pleads Not Guilty In Gun-Twirling Death

A 23-year-old Lincoln man has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter for accidentally shooting and killing his friend while twirling a gun on his finger.

Published: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:57:28 CST

Mike Boyle Considers Run For Governor

Former Omaha Mayor Mike Boyle confirms that he's considering a run for Nebraska governor in 2010.

Published: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:58:16 CST

School Changes Ice Policy After Slips, Falls

A few minor injuries outside a new Omaha elementary school forced the reworking of its ice-clearing policy.

Published: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:26:16 CST

Uncut: Chris Henry Accident Scene

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry dies after an accident in Charlotte, N.C. Watch video from the accident scene.

Published: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:16:36 CST

Report: Neb. Highways Could Fall Into Disrepair

A new report said Nebraska's highway system will fall into disrepair and not be expanded unless more money is made available.

Published: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:38:52 CST

OPPD To Raise Electric Rates

The Omaha Public Power District voted Thursday to raise electricity rates.

Published: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:24:37 CST

Weather, Economy Gang Up On Local Charities

Two major metro charity organizations say they're faced with dwindling donations.

Published: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:17:23 CST

Thousands Unable To Reach Workforce Development

Thousands of unemployed Nebraskans have been unable to contact the state's Workforce Development to find out if they qualify for unemployment benefits.

Published: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:09:20 CST

Crunch Time Hits For Holiday Shipping

The United Postal Service will make an average of 250 deliveries per second on Monday -- their busiest day.

Published: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:28:19 CST

Omaha Teachers Agree On New Contract

Omaha's teachers have agreed Wednesday on a one-year contract.

Published: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:40:58 CST

ACLU Sues Neb. Over Petition Signature Laws

The American Civil Liberties Union files a lawsuit against Nebraska over the state's petition signature requirements for ballot initiatives and independent candidates.

Published: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:05:00 CST

Counties Account For Recalled H1N1 Vaccine

Officials at area health departments said very few doses of H1N1 vaccine included in a nationwide recall were distributed.

Published: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:43:18 CST

Police Contract Delivered To City Council

Published: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:32:06 CST

Nebraska's Nelson: An Undecided Man In The Middle

Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson still isn't on board with a massive health care bill even after a one-on-one meeting with President Barack Obama.

Published: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:19:00 CST