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Conor Oberst Explains Fremont Protest

Omaha music star Conor Oberst says he decided to give a concert in Benson this weekend to make sure people remember Fremont's controversial immigration law.

Published: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:18:39 CDT

Budget Forum Draws Biggest Crowd Yet

Mayor Jim Suttle faces another full house of angry taxpayers during the third public forum about the city's budget.

Published: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:09:41 CDT

4 Inmates Charged In Beating Death Of Fellow Prisoner

Four inmates at the Clarinda Correctional Facility have been charged in a fatal assault against another prisoner.

Published: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:59:13 CDT

Widow Outraged Over Westboro Member's Legal Victory

The widow of a Nebraska soldier killed in action is furious over a Bellevue's decision to pay thousands to the woman who protested at the funeral.

Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:36:52 CDT

Nebraska Family Welcomes Triplets

A Nebraska couple became a family of five in a matter of minutes.

Published: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:50:31 CDT

Woman Meets Dispatcher Who Helped Save Her Life

Omaha firefighters honor a man on Wednesday for his efforts in helping save his wife's life.

Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:19:17 CDT

Athletic Family Does Triathlons Together

A trio of Omaha athletes turns endurance sports into a family activity.

Published: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:16:51 CDT

Omaha Sergeant Fights Road Rage Charge

An Omaha police sergeant pleads not guilty to charges linked to a road rage case in Bellevue.

Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:58:27 CDT

Council Confirms Ben Gray For OHA Post

The Omaha City Council confirms the appointment of a fellow council member to serve on the city's housing authority board.

Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:22:05 CDT

Police See More Car Vs. Motorcycle Crashes

The recession has put more motorcyclists on the road than ever before, police said, and the result is more run-ins with automobiles.

Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:15:33 CDT

Driver Flees From Papio Police

Papillion police say a driver crashed into a yard on Wednesday after failing to pull over for a traffic stop.

Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:23:08 CDT

Neb. Schools Brace For Funding Drop

A top education official said most school districts across Nebraska have been taking steps to prepare for funding challenges that will follow the loss of federal stimulus dollars.

Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:56:10 CDT

Lincoln Woman Finds Escapee In Her Living Room

Lincoln police said a woman found a strange man in her living room who turned out to be a jail escapee.

Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:43:55 CDT

Fremont Council Delays Immigration Ordinance

The Fremont City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to delay the implementation of a controversial city ordinance addressing illegal immigration. The move comes on the eve of a federal court battle.

Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:59:05 CDT

Bellevue Pays $17K To Military Funeral Protester

Shirley Phelps-Roper let her son stomp on the American flag outside a Bellevue soldierÂ’s funeral in 2007. Now sheÂ’s getting paid by the city of Bellevue.

Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:15:42 CDT

Power Restored To Old Market

A large area of downtown Omaha lost power Tuesday morning following a fire in an underground vault in the Old Market area.

Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:29:12 CDT

Foster Program Picks Up Where State Support Stops

A new program has been formed to help sustain foster children when the state stops supporting them when they turn 19.

Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:26:32 CDT

Political Dispute Ends With Councilman's OHA Seat

City leaders vote to install Councilman Ben Gray on the board of the Omaha Housing Authority.

Published: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:36:14 CDT

Archbishop Disturbed By Planned Parenthood Clinic

Omaha's Archbishop says he's "profoundly disturbed" about Planned Parenthood's plans to open a health clinic in Omaha that, among other services, will provide abortions.

Published: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:22:21 CDT

City Green-Lights Hilton Bond Issue

City leaders vote to give the go-ahead for revenue bonds to expand the downtown Hilton Hotel.

Published: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:13:07 CDT