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Lawmakers continue state budget debate
Nebraska 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... Read More » 
Sheehy reimburses state for cell phone use
New 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... Read More » 
Day 1 of the Nebraska state budget debate
Nebraska 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... Read More » 
EZ Drop donation boxes raise concerns
If you've ever donated clothing or items by putting them in collection boxes in store parking lots it's something you might be surprised to learn. Some of your donation may have gone into someone's pocket... Read More » 
Johanns expresses support for internet sales tax
Nebraska U.S. Senator Mike Johanns is throwing his support behind a bill to give companies software to enforce online sales tax. The Senate is debating the Marketplace Fairness Act this week. Right... Read More » 
Smith vows to help maintain rural postal service
Congressman Adrian Smith was in Kearney this weekend speaking at the Nebraska State Association of Letter Carriers Convention. The third district representative discussed the delicate balance of maintaining... Read More » 
Bold Nebraska comments on April Fool's joke
Bold Nebraska attempted to use humor by making a point regarding the Keystone XL Pipeline. But, Governor Dave Heineman's office isn't laughing. On Monday, Bold Nebraska sent out a fake press release... Read More » 
City council election bill advances
State Senator Les Seiler got first round approval Tuesday for his bill that would change how first-class cities can elect their councils. Seiler's bill would allow a city with between 5,000 and 100,000... Read More » 
Johanns issues statement on dinner with President
In a statement released Thursday, Senator Johanns calls the dinner with President Obama Wednesday night a positive step forward and says he appreciates the President's outreach. In his own words Johanns... Read More » Senator introduces oil pipeline billThe Keystone X-L pipeline is one step closer to becoming a reality, but that doesn't mean TransCanada will be able to make deals with landowners any time soon. According to the Omaha Word Herald, State... Read More » Governor encourages Nebraskans to e-fileGov. Dave Heineman is encouraging Nebraska taxpayers to file their state and federal returns electronically. Heineman says in his weekly column that 87 percent of Nebraska residents e-filed their returns... Read More » 
John Kerry promises fair review of pipeline projectSecretary of State John Kerry promises a fair and transparent review of TransCanada's plan to build the controversial Keystone XL Pipeline. Kerry spoke about the pipeline for the first time after meeting... Read More » Don Stenberg comments on possible run for governorCould Nebraska's State Treasurer be the next candidate for governor? It's the question being raised Thursday. The Omaha World Herald is reporting the Republican said during a press conference on a different... Read More » 
Rural post offices hope to be saved from closures
It's been on ongoing debate. How can the Postal Service save rural post offices from closing down? The Postal Service announced Wednesday a plan to cut Saturday delivery. Some say it may be the key to... Read More » 
Veterans lend support to Heineman's tax proposal
Governor Dave Heineman stood shoulder to shoulder with Nebraska veterans in Lincoln Wednesday morning as the Department of Nebraska Veterans of Foreign Wars Council of Administration announced its support... Read More » 
State Fair unveils 2013 themeIn a single tweet The Nebraska State Fair gave away a little bit about the 2013 event: the theme. Get ready... "The Thrill of it All." State Fair officials tweeted that the theme is a tribute to the... Read More » 
Social media bill enters legislative debate
One Nebraska lawmaker describes it as basic privacy protection. State Senators began debating a bill today that would protect potential employee's personal social media accounts. Sites like Facebook... Read More » 
Nebraska unemployment rate holds steady
The Nebraska Department of Labor reports the state's unemployment rate holding steady at 3.7 percent. The numbers out Friday show the seasonally adjusted rate for December 2012 as 3.7 percent in Nebraska.... Read More » 
Governor set to deliver State of State address
Governor Dave Heineman is scheduled to deliver his annual State of the State Address Tuesday in Lincoln, before embarking on his State of the State Tour across Nebraska. In his address, the governor... Read More » 
Omaha fast food employees forced to work part time
Some 300 fast food employees in Omaha, Nebraska are getting their hours cut. Their bosses say the new health care law is to blame. The Wendy's employees, who work at 11 of the fast food restaurants in... Read More » 
Nebraska landowner speaks out against XL Pipeline
Meanwhile, Heineman has less than 30 days to make a decision on the future of the Keystone XL pipeline in the state. Nebraska's Department of Environmental Quality submitted its final evaluation of the... Read More » 
Governor announces tuition freeze
Governor Dave Heineman announced Monday morning in Lincoln, a proposed freeze on higher education tuition rates in the state for the next two years. The move is part of a proposed compact between Heineman, the... Read More » 
More details released in hunting accident near St. Libory
New information tonight on a hunting accident over the weekend that killed a Saint Paul man. 50-year-old Donald Vanis was shot Saturday afternoon while on a coyote hunt. The group was shooting from both... Read More » 
Holiday lights from around Central Nebraska
A holiday tradition for many families is decorating their homes with lights. News 5 video journalist Kevin Rempe takes us on a little tour of Christmas lights around the Tri–Cities. ... Read More »
Governor orders flags to half staff for shooting victimsIn the wake of the Connecticut shooting, Governor Dave Heineman has ordered all U.S. and Nebraska flags be flown at half-staff through Tuesday. The Governor made the announcement Friday in accordance... Read More » |
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