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Neb. Treasurer Seeks to Return Unclaimed Property

(AP) — The state treasurer’s office is seeking to return $135 million in unclaimed property to more than 350,000 Nebraskans …Read More

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Lawsuit Against Scottsbluff, Ex-Chief Dismissed

(AP) — A judge has dismissed a federal lawsuit filed by a woman against the city of Scottsbluff and its …Read More

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Neb. Lawmakers Vote to Expand Homestead Exemption

(AP) — A proposed expansion of Nebraska’s homestead exemption program has won first-round approval from lawmakers. Senators voted 34-0 on …Read More

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Texas-Based Lender Eliminating 105 Scottsbluff Jobs

(AP) — A Texas-based mortgage company has announced it will be eliminating 105 jobs at its Scottsbluff office in western …Read More

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29 Neb. Senators Lend Support to Keystone XL Pipeline

(AP) — A majority of Nebraska’s state lawmakers have signed a letter in support of the Keystone XL oil pipeline. …Read More

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Owners of NP Dance Studio Purchase Starz Gymnastics

A North Platte couple has purchased Starz Gymnastics. In a news release Thursday, Janna Ryan announced that she and her …Read More

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NPHS Student ODs on Pills, Charged with Felony

A 15-year-old North Platte High School student has been charged with a felony after she was found to be in …Read More

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Report: Nebraska Needs to Expand Prison Facilities

(AP) — A consultant is recommending that Nebraska expand its prison facilities to accommodate overcrowding. The report to Nebraska lawmakers …Read More

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Nebraska Joins Fight Against California Egg Law

(AP) — Nebraska is joining a lawsuit that seeks to strike down a California law regulating the living conditions of …Read More

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Hot Sheets (3/6): It Ain’t No Thing

Click Here To See Past Hot Sheets This information is not criminal history. All individuals included in this post are …Read More

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Regional News

Douglas County Issues Air Quality Alert

(AP) — Omaha and other areas under Douglas County have been issued an air quality alert due to trapped particles …Read More

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Taped Statement Played at Omaha Nanny’s Trial

(AP) — A taped statement from an Omaha nanny charged in connection to the death of a baby under her …Read More

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Dog Helps Save Woman from Icy Water in Nebraska

(AP) — A dog saved by its owner from the icy water of a Lincoln lake has helped two men …Read More

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2nd Man Arrested in 2003 Council Bluffs Slaying

(AP) — Another man has been arrested and charged with murder in a July 2003 slaying in Council Bluffs. 36-year-old …Read More

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BBB Issues Alert About Lincoln Furniture Seller

(AP) — The Better Business Bureau has issued an alert following unanswered complaints filed by customers of a Lincoln furniture …Read More

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Judge Rules for Samsung in Dispute with Apple

(AP) — A federal judge in California has denied Apple’s request to permanently ban Samsung from selling 23 older-model smartphones …Read More

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Neb. Construction Company Fined $14,000 After Death

(AP) — A Hastings-based construction company is facing $14,000 in fines for safety violations regulators found after a worker’s death. …Read More

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Omaha Police Investigate Attempted Child Abduction

(AP) — Omaha police say they’re investigating a 19-year-old man in connection to the attempted abduction of an 8-year-old girl. …Read More

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Police Say Omaha Man Stabbed to Death Overnight

(AP) — Police are investigating the stabbing death of an Omaha man and say they have arrested a suspect. Police …Read More

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Police: Neb. Woman Kept Baby in Filthy Conditions

(AP) — A Lincoln woman has been accused of keeping her infant daughter in such filthy living conditions that there …Read More

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Other News

NCAA Panel Approves Change to Targeting Penalty

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An NCAA panel has approved a change to the targeting foul that would wipe out the 15-penalty …Read More

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Eva Virginia Everett

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Eva Virginia Everett, 82, of North Platte, NE, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at her home surrounded by …Read More

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Nathan “Nate” L. Clark

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Broncos Release CB Champ Bailey

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DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos say they have released cornerback Champ Bailey after 10 seasons with the team. His …Read More

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Wilkie’s Game Turning Heads Under New Coach

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KEARNEY, Neb. – Chris Wilkie is one of four homegrown Nebraska boys in the United States Hockey League.  The Omaha native …Read More

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Freshmen are Making Their Mark Among Big Ten Women

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The Big Ten women’s basketball tournament starts Thursday in Indianapolis with four games. Regular-season co-champions Penn State (22-6) and Michigan …Read More

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Big Ten Wrestling Championships Preview

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ROSEMONT, Ill. – The 100th Big Ten Wrestling Championships are set for this Saturday and Sunday, March 8-9, at the Kohl Center on the …Read More

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