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Residents Realize They Can't Will Winter Away

A dozen or so vehicle accidents and widespread disgust accompanied the mid-March snowfall Thursday.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:47:58 CST

Day 1: Boys State Basketball Pairings

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:09:29 CST

State: Spangler Drove Boat Drunk, Recklessly

Closing arguments began Thursday afternoon in the Todd Spangler manslaughter trial, with Spangler's attorney questioning why someone has to be at fault just because an accident happened.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:27:51 CST

Flooding Prompts Highway Closure In NE Nebraska

Ice jams continue to create flood concerns on several eastern Nebraska rivers, but the flooding remains minor and primarily is affecting rural fields.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:55:44 CST

Rural Drivers Struggle Through Muddy Mess

Recent rains and warmer temperatures have combined with snow on rural roads to create a muddy, hole-filled mess.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:20:52 CST

Walgreens, KFC Hit In Thursday Robberies

Robbers hit a Walgreens and a Kentucky Fried Chicken Thursday within two and a half hours.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:48:36 CST

Police Find Another Major Growing Operation

Lincoln police said they've found another forest of marijuana plants.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:32:46 CST

New Negotiations On Hold Between City, Police Union

New negotiations between the city of Omaha and the police union were supposed to begin this week, but officials now say thereÂ’s no timetable to resume the talks.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:50:13 CST

Authorities Seek Missing Omaha Woman

Jennifer L. Andersen, 33, has been missing since Tuesday, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Department.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:42:46 CST

Police Investigate Apparent Shaken Baby Case

La Vista police said they are investigating an apparent case of shaken baby syndrome.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:03:59 CST

Ice Jams Prompt Evacuations, Warnings

An ice jam that built up on the Platte River in Sarpy County Wednesday evening prompted evacuations, according to the Sarpy County Sheriff's Department.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:21:07 CST

Husker Men Pull Off Shocker In Big 12 Tourney

Brandon Richardson scored 19 points and No. 12 seed Nebraska took command with an early 16-1 run and shocked No. 5 seed Missouri 75-60 Wednesday in an opening-round upset at the Big 12 tournament.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:17:48 CST

Killer, Victim's Friend Discuss Verdict

An Omaha man who was convicted of murder on Wednesday said he plans to appeal.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:17:16 CST

Neb. Lawmakers Consider Texting Ban

Nebraska lawmakers consider a bill that would ban people from sending, writing or reading text messages while driving, but deputies said enforcement could be a challenge.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:58:58 CST

Woman Remembers 'Crushing' Plunge Into Icy Pond

An Omaha woman who ran into an icy pond to rescue two boys who had fallen through the ice said the cold water felt like it was crushing her.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:50:49 CST

Nelson Lone Democrat To Vote Against Bill

U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson was the lone Democrat to vote against a sweeping measure that includes an extension of unemployment benefits.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:26:33 CST

17 Citizens Seek City Council Seat

Seventeen citizens turned in their petition signatures as they seek to fill a City Council seat vacated by Chuck Sigerson.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:36:18 CST