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Writer-director Alexander Payne has been nominated for three screenplay Oscars and has won two.

On May 15, hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the state Capitol in Lincoln, NE, to protest the filibuster that has blocked a bill expanding Medicaid to 54,000 new patients in the state, in accordance with the federal Affordable Care Act.

A proposed work-subsidy program aimed at Nebraskans who qualify for welfare is headed to a final vote in the Legislature.

The Kearney Police Department arrested 52-year-old Joseph Benz on Wednesday. The Nebraska Attorney General's Office says a cyber-crimes unit had been investigating him.

Total U.S. farmland under drought edged lower over the week ending May 21, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor's Thursday update.

Jury members Nicole Kidman and Ang Lee also walked the red carpet for the world premiere of the director's competition entry at the fest.

A Nebraska tax measure that could benefit high-tech start-up companies and uninsured medical patients is headed to a final vote in the Legislature.

New owners Melissa and Chad Schneider said the brand, which specializes in New York-style pizza, is a good fit for the Scottsbluff community.

A bill that would allow more working families in Nebraska to qualify for child care subsidies is headed to a final vote in the Legislature.

The space is lush green, with newly planted trees and a Great Lawn that's illuminated at night by flashing, swirling lights.

The House of Representatives approved a bill as expected on Wednesday declaring that a presidential permit was not needed to approve the Canada-to-Nebraska leg of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, a move that would take a decision on the project away from the Obama administration.

A model wears an Amanda Valentine creation during Omaha Fashion Week on March 1. Graphic T-Shirts and fringed skirts like these are among the items for sale in Valentine's online store, which launched March 15.

Here is a list that we here at NTV News have compiled based on information that has been sent to us through email and social media for those interested in lending a hand: The Red Cross is asking for monetary donations, so they can purchase the exact items that are needed.

Central Nebraska's volunteers are working to send all the help they can to tornado relief efforts for the victims of the Oklahoma tornado.

Omaha's Ellie Lorenzen talked about her duties as Miss Nebraska and answered questions.

A prominent Nebraska abortion clinic is facing a new legal challenge from state officials who want to revoke the license of the clinic's only nurse because of allegations of questionable care.

A number of people called-in to report the tornado, which was spotted north of Broadwater just before 5 p.m. yesterday evening.

Rose Siefke pleaded guilty Friday to being an accessory to a felony in the death of 38-year-old Josh Bullock.

A crew from LifeTeam presented an overview of air transport and landing zone creation to a group of area agencies that provide mutual aid to one another.

Lawmakers have rejected an attempt to repeal a new Nebraska law that lets cities raise their local option sales tax rates, as long as they secure voter approval.