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UPDATE: Afternoon shooting sends one to the hospital

Lincoln police say a juvenile girl was taken to the hospital after a shooting in north Lincoln. More>>

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Home invasion; LPD says woman held against her will

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A scary situation Wednesday morning for a few central Lincoln residents when police say they were held against their will. More>>

Local company will hold electronics recycling event

After nearly a thousand electronics were recycled at an event earlier this year. Secure Recycling will be hosting another free event open to the public.
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May UNL grads invited to take part in August ceremony

Bad weather forced the May ceremony to be cancelled. More>>

Lincoln man charged in Sunday night shooting death

Michael Arellano has been charged with murder in the shooting death of 38-year-old Shane Newman. More>>

State Senator gets 2 days house arrest for DUI

A Nebraska senator will spend two days on house arrest after pleading guilty to a DUI. More>>

Woman recovering after moped accident

A woman is recovering after being hit by a car while riding her moped. More>>

Neighbors assured homes will be left alone Video included

People in the North Bottoms neighborhood recently found out they could have elevated levels of lead in their yard. But, at a meeting Tuesday night, they were more worried about the city coming for their homes. More>>

Athlete runs across country for a good cause

A Nike-sponsored athlete has made his way to Lincoln. Jason Lester is going on a 3,100-mile run from San Francisco to New York City all in support of a Hurricane Sandy relief initiative. More>>

Popular radio host remembered Video included

When NET Radio listeners turn on their radio this week, a familiar voice will be missing. long time radio announcer and host William Stibor died unexpectedly Monday at this home in Lincoln.
His death has left a void for many on the air and off.
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Update: Convenience store clerk robbed at knife point Video included

A late night scare for a convenience store clerk when she's robbed at knife point. More>>

Two men arrested near auto salvage business

An alert neighbor has landed two burglary suspects in jail. More>>

Fremont crash survivor condition improves

Jake Burnside has been moved out of intensive care. More>>

Seward man killed in rollover accident

The accident happened Sunday west of Seward. More>>

UPDATE: Lincoln man acquitted of murder Video included

Joshua Albright found not guilty in the stabbing death of Benjamin Miller. More>>

Lincoln approves first entertainment district

It's a week later than expected, but Lincoln now has an entertainment district. More>>

UPDATE: One dead after shooting in northwest Lincoln Video included

The Lincoln Police Department is investigating an early morning shooting in northwest Lincoln that's left one man dead. More>>

LPS District Office just weeks away from opening Video included

In less than a month... This construction site will become the new district offices for LPS. Parts of the new building are getting finishing touches and will be ready for one floor to move in on July 8th. The executive committee, nutrition services and accounting will be on the third floor...the first one to be completed in the top down approach to construction.
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"Chick Bank Robber" gets10-20 years for Waco heist Video included

20-year-old Hannah Sabata, who posted a YouTube video bragging about the robbery, was sentenced Monday. More>>

Mail scam targets businesses

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The Nebraska Secretary of State's office is warning about a direct-mail request that seeks money from businesses. More>>

Father killed after breaking into son's home

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Authorities say a 61-year-old man has been fatally shot by his 36-year-old son while breaking into the son's home in eastern Nebraska. More>>

Two teenagers dead after Omaha shooting

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Police have identified two teenagers as the victims of a fatal weekend shooting in north Omaha. More>>

Lincoln Children's Zoo honors dads for Father's Day Video included

It's the one day a year when it's all about dads, and there's plenty of reasons to celebrate. More>>

Program offers coupons for farmer's market goods

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Low-income seniors can once again buy fresh food through a farmers' market coupon program. More>>

Two arrested for assault

Lincoln Police say they arrested 26-year-old Dangelo Thomas (mug shown) and 27-year-old Terrance Gilmer for assault just after 2 a.m. Sunday morning. More>>

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