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29 min ago | 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

3 hrs ago | 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

KHGI

Nebraskans Look for Ways to Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims

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.

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KHGI

Central Nebraska Joins OK Tornado Relief

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

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Related Topix: Nebraska Government, Marketing

WOWT-TV Omaha

Students Meet Miss Nebraska

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

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Related Topix: Lindenwood University

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Neb. AG wants to revoke license of abortion nurse

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.

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Related Topix: Abortion, Nebraska Government, Healthcare Law, Law

KOTA Television

Tornado spotted in Nebraska panhandle

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

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Related Topix: Broadwater, NE, Morrill County, NE, Scottsbluff, NE

KOTA Television

Hemingford woman admits to helping dispose of body

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

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Related Topix: Hemingford, NE, Alliance, NE, Dawes County, NE, Scottsbluff, NE

The Hastings Tribune

G.I.-based air medical transport team ready in an emergency

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.

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KMCX-FM Ogallala

Attempt to repeal Nebraska sales tax law rejected

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.

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