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Urban Search & Rescue Team dispatched to Oklahoma Video included

It's a call you never want to get, it means disaster has struck. But, the Lincoln Area Urban Search and Rescue Team is always ready. Now, they must be ready again as 80 men and women are being deployed to Oklahoma. More>>

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UPDATE: Tornado kills 51 in Oklahoma; death toll to rise

Authorities say an elementary school in an Oklahoma City suburb took a direct hit from a mile-wide tornado.
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Pit bull kills neighbor's dog in Lincoln Video included

A pit bull attacked and killed a neighbor's dog in Lincoln. Animal Control is investigating. More>>

Lincoln's new City Council members take their seats

Lincoln City Council welcomes its newest members. More>>

17th Street project to begin Tuesday

S. 17th Street from South to "A" streets will be closed for about eight weeks for street rehabilitation. More>>

Abandoned house has neighbors asking for city action Video included

Neighbors say the house has been abandoned for two years. More>>

Raymond Central High School burglarized, former students arrested Video included

Two former Raymond Central students were arrested over the weekend for burglary. More>>

Omaha police launch task force in double murder case

Police are trying to find if there's a link between the recent killings and a case from 2008. More>>

LPD: Victim crashes car after attempted robbery

Lincoln police are investigated an early morning attempted robbery that ended up with the victim crashing his car. More>>

Omaha Police to discuss double-murder investigation


The Omaha police chief says he plans to discuss a police investigation that is exploring links.
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Injured biker hopes to raise road awareness Video included

While riding his usual route on the bike path in front of McDonalds on 56th and Old Cheney road, Keven was clipped by a car that he says, wasn't paying attention after he pulled out too far at a stop sign. More>>

Gas prices continue to soar Video included

With Memorial weekend just around the corner, gas prices are expected to rise even more. More>>

Three new City Council members to be sworn in Monday

The City of Lincoln will swear in three new City Council members at Monday's meeting. More>>

Two arrested in Reynolds for drug possession

Two people are in custody after Jefferson County Deputies find meth in their car. More>>

Two LPS retirees honored

After nearly 40 years with the Human Resources Department, Nancy Biggs and Sue Wright are retiring from LPS. More>>

Last minute Powerball players get superstitious Video included

For the superstitious Powerball jackpot player, number choice, time of day, and even where a ticket is bought are huge factors. More>>

Dogs and pet lovers take over Fallbrook

Fallbrook Town Center in north Lincoln was crowded with people and full of activities all centered around the dogs. More>>

State's unemployment rate dropping

Authorities say Nebraska's preliminary unemployment rate declined to 3.7 percent in April after registering 3.8 percent for four straight months. More>>

Minor gas leak shuts down 84th Street

A minor gas leak shut down a portion of 84th near South Street for two hours on Saturday. More>>

UPDATE: Grand Island woman stabbed 20 times

Grand Island police say two people were stabbed late Friday morning near St. Mary's Cathedral. More>>

Some aircraft may pay $100 user fee Video included

President proposed $100 per flight user fee for some aircraft. More>>

Local boaters talk boating safety Video included

Boating Safety Week kicks off May 18th as more boats begin to hit the water. More>>

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  • Entertainment for the week of May 20th

     Click to check out the latest area entertainment news from Bob Rook.  You can also see Rook's Roundup every Thursday on the Channel 8 Eyewitness News Midday and Channel 8 Eyewitness News at Five.
    Click to check out the latest area entertainment news from Bob Rook.  You can also see Rook's Roundup every Thursday on the Channel 8 Eyewitness News Midday and Channel 8 Eyewitness News at Five.
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