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Grocery sales soar with storm preparationsThe snow is making its way to the Tri Cities and most of you have begun preparations. That includes a run to the grocery store to pick up some essentials like milk, bread and water. This winter weather... 
Be prepared on the road with a winter safety kitAll drivers are encouraged to limit their travel until the weather improves and the streets are cleared. But if you do have to head out on the roads Friday night or Saturday, be careful and take your time. ... 
Appeals rejected for Nebraska death row inmateThe Nebraska Supreme Court has rejected appeals filed by a Texas man on Nebraska's death row for killing two Grand Island men in 2007. Marco Torres Jr., formerly of Pasadena, Texas, was convicted of... 
Prairie Winds Art Center hosts annual photography contestDee Rogers from the Prairie Winds Art Center in Grand Island stopped by to tell us about their annual photography contest going on Friday night. View the video for more details!... 
Snow emergency declared for Tri-CitiesThe Tri-Cities have all declared snow emergencies for the weekend. Snow emergencies in the City of Kearney and the City of Hastings will go into effect this evening at 6 pm and end at noon on Sunday, February...
New national unemployment rates releasedThe number of people applying for unemployment benefits fell last week. According to the National Labor Department, unemployment applications fell by 12,000 to a seasonally adjusted 367,000. The... 
Tax app helps ease process for filersWith so many people going online now to do their taxes they don't always have time to be stuck in front of their PC. Many cellular phone providers are helping you file on the go by creating tax prep apps... 
CCC hosts student career fairTrade schools have been providing an affordable education for years. In today's economy, more students are taking advantage of a community college education. Thursday, 65 students representing 10 area... 
NU Foundation CEO leaves positionThe president and chief executive officer of the University of Nebraska Foundation has quit unexpectedly after 7 years of helping to raise and dole out money to the university. The foundation board of... 
Hastings snow removal limited by rising costsWith a winter storm on its way, cities are preparing for snow plows to hit the streets. Thursday morning on News 5 Today, Chris Schukei spoke with Hastings Mayor Vern Powers at the Kitty's Roadhouse Groundhog... 
Sir Thomas Hastings makes winter predictionForget about Punxsutawney Phil's prediction on how long winter will last. Central Nebraskans have their own prognosticator and his name is Sir Thomas Hastings. News 5 was at Kitty's Roadhouse in Hastings... 
Tax season tips to get your refund earlyIt's about that time to gather those W2's, and 1099 forms. It's a headache for some and a last minute task for a few. We're now two months away from the tax deadline and good for news for you: the sooner... 
State Patrol Robo-Cop gets an upgradeThe Nebraska State Patrol recently added some much needed equipment including, improvements to a robot. News 5 Videojournalist Kevin Rempe shows us how some tweaks to this Robo-Cop will improve response... 
Farmer keeps a piece of Alda historyAfter nearly 140 years later, what was the beginning of Alda still stands. The railroad depot in Alda has lived a useful journey since it was built in the 1870's. For many years the structure has been... 
Utility companies monitor nitrate problem in groundwaterIt's forced two wells to be shut down and a major problem for Hastings water. But now one local natural resources district is eying a way to control it. We're talking about fertilizer contamination. The... 
New bill proposes extending senators term limitsNebraska lawmakers could serve three back-to-back terms in office under a proposed constitutional amendment. It would put the issue in the hands of the voters. Holdrege Senator Tom Carlson introduced... 
Fischer makes U.S.Senate run officialNebraska State Senator Deb Fischer made it official Wednesday afternoon. She's now on the ballot seeking the Republican nomination to the United States Senate. Fischer filed the paperwork at the Nebraska... 
Hastings Salvation Army gets into "Souper bowl" spiritAbe Tamayo with the Hastings Salvation Army stopped by News 5 to tell us about a special event going on this Sunday that you can attend. There will be a movie and tailgate party afterwards. View the video... 
Dry weather sparks grassfire near CairoLocal firefighters can't wait for that precipitation to hit the area after our dry conditions lately have led to a number of grass fires including, one in Hall County Tuesday. View the video to see footage...
Grand Island discusses banning open burningThere would be no final decisions at Tuesday night's Grand Island City council meeting. But there was plenty of discussion on a number of different issues dealing with the city. One of the main topics... 
Catholics speak out on controversial health care policyCatholics around the country are calling it an attack against their religious freedom. That's the new health insurance policy that will soon force employers to cover contraception and abortion as part... 
Senator proposes bill to block Medicaid cutsThe Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is looking at cutting millions of dollars from the state's Medicaid program. But a bill introduced in the legislature could prevent that. Omaha Senator... 
Structured Solutions files for bankruptcyThe company Structured Solutions in Grand Island has been in the headlines for weeks. They were given $600,000 from the city. All they had to do was add two hundred jobs and create 50 new ones by the end... |
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