Omaha police investigating Monday night homicide

Omaha police are investigating another homicide. Police were called to a home at 60th and Browne streets Monday night just before 10 o’clock. Family members had arrived earlier to check on the well being of a man who lived there. 34 year old Levi Brown was found deceased inside. Police have not confirmed the cause ... Continued

Train – vehicle collisions on the rise

There will be many travelers on the roads this holiday weekend and Union Pacific Railroad reminds drivers to use caution at all railroad crossings. Spokesman Mark Davis says it appears that more drivers are not paying attention when approaching tracks. 2012 statistics for all railroads operating in each state shows there were 28 train – ... Continued

NU’s Pensick added to Rimington watch list

Nebraska senior Cole Pensick is one of 44 players who have been named to the Spring Watch List for the 2013 Rimington Trophy. The Rimington Trophy is presented annually to the Most Outstanding Center in the Football Bowl Subdivision, and is named in honor of two-time Husker Outland Trophy winner Dave Rimington, who starred for ... Continued

Attempt to repeal local option sales tax fails; senator vows revenge (AUDIO)

A state senator attempting to repeal the local option sales tax falls short of the votes needed; then issues a thinly veiled threat. The votes appeared to be there Thursday. Sen. Ernie Chambers moved to amend LB 308 to incorporate a repeal of the local option sales tax into the measure seeking to adjust how ... Continued

Bidder not paying up for Jack Hoffman signed card

Jack Hoffman, the 7-year-old fighting cancer who scored a touchdown in the University of Nebraska’s spring game became a national inspiration. Upper Deck then created cards of Jack and one of the silver autographed cards (three are signed in silver and one in gold) was auctioned on eBay earlier this month for The Team Jack ... Continued

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Special enforcement yields results for Hall County

This past Friday night, The Nebraska State Patrol in conjunction with the Hall County Sheriff's Office contacted 70 motorists during a special enforcement focused on reducing the risk of alcohol related crashes. During the special ... Continued

Click it or Ticket kicks off campaign this week

Nebraska officials have kicked off their annual seat belt campaign to promote roadway safety. The "Click It or Ticket" campaign began on Monday and will run through June 2. Nebraska recorded 212 roadway deaths last ... Continued

Refinery maintenance leads to lower production, higher fuel costs

Production at Midwest refineries is the lowest in 23 years. Triple-A Nebraska's Rose White says a refinery in Kansas joined two others in Indiana and Illinois that shut down production for maintenance. There is a ... Continued

Hastings man sentenced in meth distribution

A Hastings man has been given more than five years in prison for helping to distribute methamphetamine. U.S. Attorney Deborah Gilg announced Monday that Ruben Manzano has been sentenced to 70 months in prison. ... Continued

Sales Tax repeal fails in Legislature

Nebraska cities will retain the authority to impose special use sales taxes after an effort to repeal a law enacted last year failed. Senator Brad Ashford of Omaha favored repeal, saying a comprehensive tax study ... Continued

State Patrol seeks assistance in truck driver safety

The Nebraska State Patrol is asking several other agencies to help insure the safety of truck drivers delivering alcohol to the small town of Whiteclay. Superintendent David Sankey says this is after two drivers were ... Continued

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5-21-2013

Nebraska senior Cole Pensick is one of 44 players who have been named to the Spring Watch List for the 2013 Remington Trophy. The award is presented each year to the Most Outstanding Center ... Continued

Local Events

Eakes Helping Tornado Victims

Eakes is putting together a Tornado Relief Drive for the Oklahoma Tornado victims. Eakes will be collecting supplies for and donating a truck and manpower to drive supplies down.   Eakes will be collecting supplies at ... Continued

Franklin Antique Tractor Pull

Franklin Antique Tractor Pull June 23rd @ 1:00 p.m.Franklin County Fairgrounds Sponsored by Franklin FFA Support GroupRegistration 11:30 – 12:30$10.00 per hook, Little Red Sled Rules ApplyStock, Classic & Open-1957 & Older2500 – 8500 lb. ... Continued

Children's Miracle Network & the Miss Nebraska Scholarship Funds 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

The Children's Miracle Network and the Miss Nebraska Scholarship Funds 7th annual charity 4 person scramble gold tournament will be held Saturday June 8th at Lake Maloney Golf Course. Team pictures will be with ... Continued

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