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Water safety season

In case of a water emergency do you know what to do? A new American Red Cross poll shows many people don't. More>>

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Nebraska Task Force One returns from Oklahoma Video included

Lincoln Fire and Rescue's Urban Search and Rescue team spent more than two days in Moore, Oklahoma. More>>

Heart patient returns to thank EMS team for saving his life Video included

Just in time for national EMS week, Mike Persson learned first hand how emergency medical providers save lives. More>>

8th grader suspended for yearbook vandalism Video included

When Irving Middle School's yearbook came out last Friday, one student's picture stood out, and not for good reasons. More>>

Lincoln man sentenced for sexually assaulting boy

Michael Miller was convicted of first degree sexual assault in a case from the early 1990's. More>>

UNK professor arrested for possessing child pornography

52-year-old Joseph Benz was arrested late Wednesday. More>>

UPDATE: LPS addresses Irving yearbook concerns

School officials say an inappropriate acronym was placed next to a student's picture. More>>

Semi overturned on I-80; traffic re-routed

A semi overturned in the westbound lanes near Pleasant Dale. More>>

Lincoln man is $1 million winner

Roger Cook of Lincoln recently won $1 million playing Nebraska Powerball. More>>

Two men injured after being hit by car

Two people are treated in the middle of the street by medics after being hit by a car in West Lincoln. More>>

Hallam relives tornado 9 years later Video included

Hallam remembers the EF-4 tornado that wiped out the town May 22, 2004. More>>

Nebraska truckers planning big haul down to Moore Video included

The seed warehouse at Big Cob Hybrids in Seward is taking on a second roll this week. Until Saturday, it will serve as a storage spot for water, diapers, canned food and other goods that will be donated to the victims of Moore, Okla. More>>

Fifth graders donate to Oklahoma victims Video included

Hundreds of water bottles, chips, juice boxes and bug spray were all packed up into one car, ready to be sent to Oklahoma. It was donated by the Pyrtle Elementary School 5th graders. More>>

Nebraska organization taking donations for tornado victims Video included

The Nebraska Association of School Boards collected donations to deliver to victims of the tornado in Moore, Oklahoma. More>>

Gas prices expected to go down

AAA says relief at the pumps is coming soon! More>>

UPDATE: Authorities have found missing Martell girl

The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office have found a missing 17-year-old girl. More>>

Pageant winner speaks out about mental health Video included

A local pageant winner is on a mission. She wants to spread hope to those with mental health disorders. More>>

Lincoln man catches Okla. tornado on camera Video included

A Lincoln man captures the Okla. tornado on camera as he heads home from Texas. More>>

Could a devastating tornado strike Lincoln? Video included

Two dozen dead, including nine children, hundreds more injured. They're the statistics nobody likes to hear. But, as University of Nebraska-Lincoln climatologist, Dr. Ken Dewey, tells us, this tornado is eerily similar to what happened in Lancaster Co., in 2004. More>>

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  • Eight awards will be given at the annual Lancaster County Red Cross' Tribute to Heroes celebration.  Click to see the videos as seen on Channel 8 Eyewitness News.  Videos will be posted after they air.  You can watch them April 24-May1 on Channel 8 Eyewitness News at 10.
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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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