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Between 150 and 300 scouts are expected as the Boy Scouts of America's Mid-America Council Monday night marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of Boys Scouts.
High hopes of would-be med students
Jabria Spencer hopes a new set of high school courses offered by the University of Nebraska Medical Center will help her reach her goal of becoming an oncologist.
300+ Pound Purse Snatching Suspect Arrested
Police have arrested a 6 foot tall, 300+ pound man they say knocked a 61-year-old woman to the ground as he snatched her purse.
On Parole For Drug Conviction, Man Suspected In Attack
A 300 pound man suspected of knocking a woman to the ground and then stealing her purse, has been arrested.
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Sixth-graders participate in the "pacer" portion of FitnessGram training at La Vista West Elementary, 7821 Terry Drive in La Vista, recently.
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The weather is supposed to be beautiful -- at least compared to the cold and snow we've suffered through for the last several weeks.
One breakfast, two mayors The second annual Neighborhood Center Mayor's Breakfast on Jan.
Film editor switches from horror to love Film editor Tom Elkins is working on a new project from his home in Omaha.
A hands-on approach to Mexican art
Bellevue girl wins award for T-shirt ... Pupils at two Ralston schools might not have been to Cancun, but they know Mexican art.
Ralston Couple Arrested After Marijuana Plants Discovered
A man and a woman in Ralston face several charges after police officers found a number of marijuana plants in their home.
Government offices and other public services will follow these schedules for the Christmas holiday: Federal offices: Closed Friday State offices: Closed Friday in Nebraska and Iowa County offices: Closed Friday in Douglas and Pottawattamie Counties.
Firefighters Battle Flames, Ice Overnight
Omaha firefighters had to deal with more than just smoke and flames at two fires early Wednesday morning.
Assault Victim Found As Police Disperse Unruly Crowd
Several area police agencies dispersing a large and unruly crowd Sunday morning found a man beaten at a Ralston bar.
Man Hurt In Fight Near Ralston Bar
Police from Omaha and Ralston helped break up a scuffle outside a Ralston bar early Sunday.
School District Warns Of Strange Man
Ralston Public Schools is warning parents about a suspicious man who approached a teen as he was walking home from school.
Neb. school district warns parents of strange man
Ralston Public Schools is warning parents about a suspicious man who approached a teen as he was walking home from school.
Ralston Schools Warn Parents of Attempted Abduction
Ralston, NE- Ralston police are investigating the attempted abduction of a teenage boy.
Thumbs up for boya s fundraising plan
Craig Petrich isn't a magician, but he turned his broken thumb into toys. After the 12-year-old broke his thumb playing football for the Spirit League of Papillion, he got an idea for a way to raise money for charity.
The latest clinics scheduled include: Monday, Nov. 30, Westside High School, 8701 Pacific Street, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec.

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