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1 hr ago | WMAL-AM Washington

Nebraska Governor Takes a Pass on Senate Bid

Gov. Dave Heineman of Nebraska said Saturday he would not be a candidate for the Senate seat in his state that will become vacant next year because Sen.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican, Senator Mike Johanns, Nebraska Government, US Governors, Dave Heineman

6 hrs ago | AccuWeather.com

Plains Flash Flooding, Severe Storms Memorial Weekend

Downpours and strong storms from portions of the Plains and Texas to part of the Midwest have the potential to disrupt outdoor activities ranging from memorial services and parades to picnics, barbeques and ball games.

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Related Topix: Weather, Illinois, Tornado, Natural Disasters, Hurricane, Nebraska Government

10 hrs ago | KOTA Television

Nebraskans for Peace hold press conference at Nebraska Liquor Control Commission

T.R. McKenzie, a member of Deep Green Residence whose visited Camp Zero Tolerance at the Whiteclay border was set to deliver a letter of complaint, before being arrested by state troopers on a five county warrant issued by a Sheridan County judge.

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Related Topix: Senator Deb Fischer, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Whiteclay, NE, Sheridan County, NE

14 hrs ago | Corn Nation

Nebraska Football: Avery Moss Charged With Public Indecency

Early Friday afternoon, Sam McKeown of the Omaha World Herald reported that Redshirt Freshman DL Avery Moss was charged with disturbing the peace and public indecency, both misdemeanors.

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Related Topix: Sports, University of Nebraska NCAA, NCAA Sports

Fri May 24, 2013

The Papillion Times

Newest Berkshire director becomes a shareholder

Nebraska defensive end Avery Moss is headed for trial in July on a charge that he exposed himself to a female student employee at a University of Nebraska-Lincoln residence hall convenience store.

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Related Topix: University of Nebraska Lincoln, Omaha, NE

KLKN

Neb. football player's indecency trial gets set

A trial date has been set for a Nebraska defensive end accused of exposing his genitals to a female student.

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Related Topix: Nebraska Government

WOWT-TV Omaha

Nebraska Self-Defense Ruling for Roommates

The Nebraska Supreme Court says Nebraska's self-defense law, which says a person does not have to retreat from his home before using deadly force in self-defense, covers those fending off an attack from a roommate.

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Related Topix: Life, Self Defense

WOWT-TV Omaha

Two Mobile Homes in Central Nebraska Destroyed in Fire

The Grand Island Independent reports that the fire was reported Thursday. When firefighters arrived, they found a fence ablaze between two mobile homes, which spread to the two trailers.

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The Miami Herald

Alexander Payne feels at home with 'Nebraska'

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

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Related Topix: The Descendants, Drama Movies, Comedy Movies, About Schmidt, Election, Will Forte

Columbia Journalism Review

Who's filibustering Medicaid expansion in Nebraska?

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.

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Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Law, Lincoln, NE, US Governors, Dave Heineman

Thu May 23, 2013

KHGI

Neb. work-subsidy pilot bill heads to final vote

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

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WOWT-TV Omaha

UNK Psychology Professor Faces Child Porn Charges

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.

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Weyburn Review

McMillan: U.S. drought area down, but very dry areas drier

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

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Related Topix: Weather, Natural Disasters, Drought, Nebraska Government, University of Nebraska Lincoln, Agriculture, Science

Hollywood Reporter

Cannes: Big Standing Ovation for Alexander Payne's 'Nebraska'

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.

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Related Topix: Drama Movies, Comedy Movies, Citizen Ruth, Nebraska Government, Theater, Arts, Will Forte, Beautiful Creatures

KHGI

Nebraska Tax Reform Measure Headed to Final Vote

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.

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Related Topix: Nebraska Government

Pizza Marketplace

Sam and Louie's expands Nebraska presence

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

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Pizza

The Dam Station

More Nebraska Families Could Qualify For Childcare Subsidies

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.

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Related Topix: Nebraska Government

The Papillion Times

Bellevue camp teaches fire safety

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

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Related Topix: Fire, Bellevue, NE, Sarpy County, NE, University of Nebraska Omaha, Omaha, NE

Wed May 22, 2013

Reuters

UPDATE 2-U.S. House votes to force approval of Keystone pipeline

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.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, Fred Upton, Representative Jeff Denham, Republican, US House of Representatives, Barack Obama

Ralston Recorder

'Project Runway' contestant from Nebraska launches online boutique

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.

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Related Topix: Project Runway, Reality TV, Entertainment, Television

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