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Sheriff's officers reinstated following crash investigation

Two officers involved in last week's pursuit that led to a fatal crash are back on the job following an internal investigation. More>>

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UNL researchers explore fuel made from algae

This particular oil is useful in the creation of biofuels and has the potential to produce ten times as much of it as corn. More>>

Windstream announces job cuts in Lincoln

Windstream announced 34 positions will be cut from its service delivery business in Lincoln. The change will take effect October 1st. More>>

Nebraska State Fair attendance beats expectations

People who thought attendance at the Nebraska State Fair would drop when it moved to Grand Island from Lincoln are being proved wrong. More>>

Ed. board approves resolution opposing unfunded mandates

The Nebraska State Board of Education has approved a resolution that asks the governor and lawmakers to oppose unfunded mandates. More>>

Family and friends remember soldier killed in Afghanistan

The family of an Army officer from Nebraska says he has been killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan. More>>

Husker fans gear up for game day in style

It's that time of year to swap out the old and buy some new.  For some, it means simply a new hat and for others, it means just short of a whole new wardrobe. More>>

State senators back illegal immigration legislation

Two Nebraska state senators say they support the Arizona law designed to crack down on illegal immigration and that we can expect a similar bill next year. More>>

Police remind Husker fans to be safe this Saturday

Downtown Lincoln and nearby neighborhoods will be brimming with Husker fans this Saturday. Lincoln Police are reminding fans to keep safety in mind while enjoying the game. More>>

Students react to President Obama's Oval Office address

President Barack Obama officially announced the end of Operation Iraqi Freedom in his second address from the Oval Office on Tuesday night. More>>

Bar ordinance fails in Fremont

The Fremont City Council voted 7-1 against extending bar hours More>>

Groundbreaking on new Anderson Ford location

Lincoln's only Ford dealership broke ground on their new facility Tuesday in south Lincoln. Anderson Ford is moving up in the auto world. More>>

People's City Mission needs help

The heat sure left its mark this summer. Especially on the People's City Mission. With numbers far over capacity, the Mission is running out of room and personal care items. More>>

Omaha woman involved in mall police shooting arrested

The woman who is suspected of trying to run down an Omaha police officer outside a mall has been released from the hospital and arrested. More>>

6-year-old student dropped off 15 miles from home

Nebraska City school district officials are examining busing policies after a 6-year-old boy was dropped off 15 miles away from his home. School officials say the boy wound up so far from home because More>>

Transient arrested for gas station break-in's

A Lincoln man was arrested for breaking into gas stations around town. Lincoln police say Zackery McDaniel broke into the Mills Squeegee off 27th early Monday morning. More>>

3 Women arrested for bogus traveler's checks

Three women are suspected of passing counterfeit traveler's checks in Kearney. More>>

Parking and shuttle information for Husker fans

MAYOR WELCOMES VISITORS FOR FOOTBALL City experimenting with new all-day meter parking option Mayor Chris Beutler today welcomed visitors headed to Lincoln for Husker football games and encouraged fans More>>

Husker fans leave your chair backs at home

Fans who want seat backs at Memorial Stadium will have to rent them at game time.  A new policy won't allow them to bring their own. More>>

20 people forced to leave trailer park

Persistent water quality and septic problems have forced residents of a central Nebraska mobile home park to vacate. This spring, the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality gave residents of Grand More>>

City Council votes to extend bar hours

The Lincoln City Council voted 6-1 in favor of extending bar hours Monday night.  The ordinance will allow bars to close at 2 a.m. instead of 1 a.m. More>>

Gubernatorial. Candidate Meister picks Boyle as running mate

Democratic candidate for governor Mike Meister has picked former Nebraska Democratic Party chairwoman and current Nebraska Public Service Commissioner Anne Boyle as his running mate. More>>

Lincoln Mayor says he would reject pay raise

Lincoln Mayor Chris Beutler says he would say no to a salary increase if he is re-elected. More>>

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