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Hastings woman wins $5,000 in groceriesImagine winning free groceries for a year. Wouldn't it be nice? One Hastings woman received $5,000 in gift cards to Russ' Wednesday. It's part of an intiative to connect farmers and producers with consumers. For... 
Making a difference through foster careMay is National Foster Care Awareness Month. Nearly a thousand children in Nebraska are in the foster care system. South Central Behavioral Services hosted a special event in Kearney this morning to... 
Lawmakers continue state budget debateNebraska lawmakers continue to debate the state's mainline appropriations bill as they work to create the state's budget for the next two fiscal years. Senators began the debate on LB 195 Wednesday morning. The... 
Grand Island plans historic luxury hotel for downtownA little bit of luxury is headed to Grand Island. Wednesday, the Nebraska based Hospitality Advisors Group announced the downtown Masonic Temple will be turned into a historic boutique hotel. The 60,000... 
Trial continues for man accused of beating grandson to deathThe trial of a man accused of beating his grandson to death continued in an Adams County Courtroom Wednesday. Peter Draper is facing charges of child abuse resulting in death and if convicted could spend... 
Salvation Army Wacky Weekdays return soon for summerHastings Salvation Army Major Abe Tamayo spoke with News 5 about Wacky Weekdays returning for kids this summer. Find out how you can apply or help donate to the summer camp. ... 
State Fair organizers hold volunteer orientationThey're the unsung heroes of the Nebraska State Fair. The volunteers. And, Tuesday night they came together to get ready for the 2013 edition. Organizers held their annual volunteer kick-off in Grand... 
15 year old dies in I-80 crashA 15 year Kearney girl is dead after rollover accident on Interstate 80 Tuesday. Daniela Rodriguez was a passenger in Mercury Mountaineer heading west near mile marker 293 in Hall County just 2:30 pm,... 
Grand Island announces new downtown projectPlans were announced Wednesday morning for a major redevelopment project in Downtown Grand Island. A group of investors plans a $12 million renovation of the former Masonic Temple building on Locust... 
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... |
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