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Special Report: Impact of corn crops in your daily lifeFrom corn syrup to corn oil, maize is something that you might not think about everyday, but it's something that affects your everyday life. Every year more than three hundred and thirty two million metric... 
Special Report: "Making Do" Part 1From cutting coupons to buying and selling local goods online to upscale consignment shops, Nebraskans are stretching their dollar in these tough economic times. All this week on News 5 we're showing... 
Special Report: "Making Do" Part 2From cutting coupons to buying and selling local goods online to upscale consignment shops– Nebraskans are stretching their dollar in these tough economic times... 
Man's labor of love brings life to the once livingMany animal lovers turn their passion for God's creatures into a profession. But, it's not often you meet someone who loves working with animals that aren't alive anymore. In our special report, "Labor... 
Check your internet speed to get biggest bang for your buckInternet service providers continue to offer faster and faster service, but are they really doing the job? News 5's Ginger ten Bensel looks into how you can check to see if you are getting what you are... 
Failing mental health system sparks increased violenceOn January 5th, a Millard South student shot two, killing one, them himself at school in Omaha. On January 8th, another lone gunman shot and killed six, wounding countless others in Tucson. They're... 
Osborne talks about Huskers Big 10 moveAfter and prodding and reminescing for two days, we wrap up our exclusive sit down chat with NU Athletic Director Tom Osborne with a look ahead. Plenty of work changing conferences - Osborne said he wanted... 
Grisly Beatrice murders still haunt community years laterIt was a crime that shocked the town of Beatrice and 25 years later the horrific triple homicide still haunts the area. A quarter of a century ago 21-year-old Jerry Keckley, 18-year-old Lisa Barrett,... 
Prairie water wars Part 2Water is life; Shane Stanton from the Department of Natural Resources travels from the Colorado state line to Superior measuring stream flow in the Republican River Basin... 
Homeless for the Holidays Part 2Every year millions of Americans are forced out onto the streets. It's a problem most every city and state in America faces, and here in central Nebraska is no different. Tonight in his special report,... 
Legal High Part 2In September a Hastings College student was hospitalized after ingesting K2. It is one example why law enforcement said K2 should be banned, they said it's not meant to be ingested or smoked and you can't guarantee you know what's in it... 
Legal High Part 1It's a mixture of herbs and spices that's been dubbed a legal form of marijuana. It's classified as incense that Americans are smoking to get high. But local law enforcement said it's anything but safe.... 
Online bullying becomes increasing problem for studentsFor many of us growing up, the school bully was only a problem on the playground, but with the rise of social networking and the accessibility of the internet, bullying is becoming a problem at home too. In... 
Grounded Concerns Part 3For nearly 25 years, the city of Hastings has been in a legal battle it cannot win. It has been forced to spend millions of dollars cleaning up a mess it did not create. In an in–depth report 'Grounded... 
Grounded Concerns Part 2Have you ever taken a close look at a glass of water and noticed something floating inside? Well, what if it was dangerous? In an in–depth report 'Grounded Concerns', News 5's Adam Lefkoe shows us a... Grounded Concerns Part 1The Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant operated in Grand Island until 1973. Forty years later it is taking a toll on people's health. In an in–depth report 'Grounded Concerns', News 5's Adam Lefkoe introduces... 
Central Nebraska men share battle of drug addictionNews 5 Special Report: 5 Nights In The Fight Against Drugs Central Nebraska is far from the bright lights of the big city. But, drugs are still a problem. The two central Nebraska men you are about to meet say drugs are as accessible here as about... 
Local rehab services offer hope to addictsNews 5 Special Report: 5 Nights In The Fight Against Drugs Every year millions of Americans struggle with substance abuse addictions. But, only 10 % ever get treatment. Tonight, we focus on rehab in central Nebraska and how it takes agencies working... 
Dogs add whole new dimension to drug searchesNews 5 Special Report: 5 Nights In The Fight Against Drugs Law enforcement said drug use is on the rise across the state. One of the tools it uses to keep drugs off the streets? K–9 units. Tonight in our in depth report, 5 nights in... 
Undercover officers work to take drugs off the streetNews 5 Special Report: 5 Nights In The Fight Against Drugs Drug dealers watch out. Undercover officers are working around the clock to take you down. Undercover work takes a lot of time, patience and skills but it is one of the most efficient tactics... 
Police address problem of meth in Tri-CitiesYou may not see it, but it is there. In the past few years, drugs like Meth are making a comeback on the streets of central Nebraska. As part of our in depth report, '5 nights in the fight... 
Murdock company grows success in pet food industryAll companies, no matter how big or small, start off somewhere. And for Oxbow Animal Health that somewhere was Murdock, Nebraska. This pet food provider went from distributing to just a... 
Farming into the future: one family's storyIt is Nebraska's largest industry, generating $17 billion a year and creating one in three jobs. We are talking about agriculture. News 5's Rachel Lake's in depth report: Farming into the... 
Farmers fight negative reputation about environmentFarmers face a number of obstacles - bad weather, a bad economy, and sometimes even a bad reputation. There is a perception among some that chemicals used by farmers harm the environment. It is a perception that farmers are trying to change. 
Coupon clipping can save you hundreds per monthCoupons, coupon clippers, coupon drawer, box or bag - these items are familiar enough to most households, but there is a whole other level to coupon savings sweeping through Nebraska. |
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