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Sheehy reimburses state for cell phone useNew information released Wednesday morning that former Lieutenant Governor Rick Sheehy did reimburse the state for the use of a cell phone to make thousands of personal calls. Sheehy resigned in early... 
Kenesaw wins Rally for Rewards contestAn area high school gets a little extra cash to help with school activities. Kenesaw High School found out Tuesday it was one of six winners in the Rally for Rewards contest. The competition was put... 
Day 1 of the Nebraska state budget debateNebraska lawmakers began debate this afternoon on the $7.8 billion state budget. That budget was introduced to the unicameral last Wednesday and funds that state of Nebraska for the next... 
Grand Island presents solutions for new veterans' homeEver since the announcement was made that it's time for a new veterans' home cities have been lining up. Grand Island, Hastings, Kearney and North Platte all have put their names in the hat. GI's committee... 
Senator Haar returns to unicameral after heart scareMalcolm Senator Ken Haar has returned to the Unicameral. He's back to work after suffering a mild heart attack while cutting down trees on Arbor Day. Senator Haar thanked his colleagues for their well... 
Billion dollar budget debate begins in LincolnThe gloves are off and the sleeves have been rolled up in the Nebraska legislature. On Tuesday, Nebraska lawmakers began debating on the framework for the state of Nebraska's budget. The $7.8 billion... 
Grand Island finishes phase one of sewer upgradeIt may be dirty work, but a new addition to the Grand Island sewer system could extend the life of one section of pipes by nearly a century. The city completed one phase of its ongoing Wastewater Infrastructure... 
Retailers hope online sales tax will help level playing fieldAfter years of debate internet retailers may soon be forced to charge sales tax for online purchases. The Senate passed a bill Monday night that allows states to collect the new tax. Internet companies... 
Water conference discusses conservation methodsIt's expected by the year 2050, the world will have a population of 9 billion people. One of the greatest challenges in feeding that many people is how to increase agricultural production using less water. ... 
Lincoln bans for-profit donation boxesIn Lincoln, the city council Monday night decided to ban for-profit donation boxes. The boxes, operated by the company EZ Drop, have popped up across the state including in Kearney. While some of the... 
Nebraska senators lend support to internet sales taxBoth U.S. Senators from Nebraska voted in support of the internet sales tax bill. According to Senator Deb Fischer, "the legislation treats large online sellers the same as Nebraska's small town, main... 
Alcott Elementary receives national honorA Hastings Elementary School was honored for Academic excellence Monday. And, it took some hard work by the students to receive the honor. In a special presentation Alcott elementary in Hastings was... 
Local firefighter weighs in on fines for false alarm firesFalse fire alarms are costing Lincoln residents as much as $250. The City Council voted back in August to start fining for false alarms... 
Former Senate candidate Pat Flynn diesFormer Schuyler business owner and Republican senate candidate Pat Flynn has died after a brief battle with cancer. Flynn passed away over the weekend. Friends recently learned he had an advanced stage... 
Hall County officers may form new unionA new union may be forming in Hall County. Hall County Corrections Officers have asked to become part of the Nebraska Fraternal Order of the Police Lodge. The corrections employees are represented by... 
DNA links man to mailing of diary in Oldson caseNo decision yet on a new trial for John Oldson. However the defense called a witness to the stand that is tied to the diary that was much-talked during the trial. The author of the graphic diary is still... 
What's Going Around: Colds, bronchitis, seasonal asthmaAll kinds of illnesses are going around. People are dealing with everything from colds to bronchitis and much more. Dr. Michael Johnson with the Hastings Family Practice says he's still seeing patients... 
Food 4 Thought helps foster education at local schoolsIt started as a vision among Hastings College student teachers. They noticed that on Mondays, some kids had trouble focusing.
Sequestration cuts will impact Head Start budgetSome 500 Head Start and Early Head Start students will feel the effects from sequestration come September. Over $200,000 has to be cut from the 2013-2014 budget. The Head Start Child and Family Development... 
Legislature budget debate set to begin TuesdayNebraska lawmakers will begin hammering out the $7.8 billion state budget Tuesday. This as a report is released on that proposal. The report from the Open Sky Policy Institute talks about the impacts... 
Grand Island airport plans terminal improvement projectAfter a record breaking year, and thanks to a $900,000 federal grant, the Central Nebraska Regional Airport is expanding. The grant will provide for phase one of the terminal building improvement project. The...
Former First Gentleman Orr passes awayFormer First Gentleman of Nebraska William Orr has passed away. He was 78. Orr became part of Nebraska history in 1986 when his wife Kay became Nebraska's only woman governor and the first female elected...
How gun control bills could affect Central NebraskaHow could gun control bills affect you? That's what News5's Shelby Fenster asked when she went to the Nebraska Muzzle Loading Rifle Association's Gun and Sport Show. The Heartland Event Center hosted...
Central Nebraska Regional Airport receives grantAfter a record breaking year, the Central Nebraska Regional Airport is expanding. That expansion just got a whole lot easier thanks to a federal grant and $900,000 in assistance. The grant provides... 
Students explore the path to serve their countryIt's an exciting time of year for many students... graduation. Whether the next step is more education or a full time job, it's a big decision. Saturday, a special event hosted by Senators Deb Fischer... |
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