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4 hrs ago | KRVN-AM Lexington

Neb. patrol asking motorists to buckle up

The patrol will participate in the nationwide ``Click It or Ticket'' campaign, which kicks off Monday and runs through the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

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Related Topix: Nebraska Government

8 hrs ago | www.nebraska.tv | mawhite

Husker Running Back Rex Burkhead Expected to Play Saturday

Husker head coach Bo Pelini said Thursday that freshman running back Rex Burkhead is expected to play Saturday night against Kansas State.

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8 hrs ago | KOLN-TV Lincoln

Final Vote on Nebraska Budget Cuts Expected

Lawmakers are nearly done working on a large package of tax cuts to close a $334 million state budget gap.

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Related Topix: Nebraska Government

12 hrs ago | KIFI

Stem-cell debate unlikely to fade after Neb. vote

The University of Nebraska's governing board was expected to vote Friday on a resolution that would limit stem-cell research at the university system's facilities to rules approved under former President George W. Bush.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Nebraska Government, George Bush, W., Barack Obama

Thu Nov 19, 2009

KOLN-TV Lincoln

Gov. Dave Heineman Signs Disaster Declaration

Gov. Dave Heineman has signed a state disaster declaration to help in the recovery process after this week's severe winter storm in Southeast Nebraska.

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Kansas.com

Reid: Finish line on health care is finally in sight'

The Senate could vote as early as Saturday to begin debate on the measure, which would require most people to obtain insurance and create a government-run insurance plan, or public option, starting in 2014, in which states could choose to not participate.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Healthcare Law, Law, Senator Ben Nelson, US Senate, Democrat, Evan Bayh

KETV

Death Penalty Opponents Vow Lengthy Battle 1hr

Death penalty opponents have vowed lengthy legal battles if the state adopts a three-drug cocktail to carry out death sentences.

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Related Topix: Death Penalty, Nebraska Government, California, California Government

www.foxnebraska.com | mawhite

Blue Hill Woman Recognized for Volunteer Efforts

BLUE HILL, NEBR. Diane Karr has been selected as the 2009 Super Volunteer for the Little Blue River Chapter of Thrivent Financial.

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Related Topix: Blue Hill, NE

www.nebraska.tv | mawhite

GI's New Ball Fields On Schedule, On Budget

Dirt turns as crews take advantage of unseasonably warm weather, laying underground sprinklers and digging fence post holes.

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Related Topix: Weather

KOLN-TV Lincoln

Nearly 1.000 Customers Lack Power in SE Nebraska

Some people who lost electricity during Monday's snowstorm in southeast Nebraska could remain in the dark for another couple days.

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Related Topix: Blizzard

Wed Nov 18, 2009

KOTA Television

Nebraska orders firms to quit selling investments

Nebraska officials say two related Omaha companies have been improperly selling unregistered investments promising as much as a 1,000 percent annual return.

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Lubbock Avalanche

Reid to unveil health care bill, woos moderates

The political stakes enormous, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid briefed crucial moderate Democrats before unveiling long-awaited legislation Wednesday to remake the nation's health care system.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, Health Insurance, Health, Senator Ben Nelson, US Senate, Democrat

KLKN

Beef Recall Hits Nebraska

A Fairbury company says it has already recovered the 90 pounds of ground beef listed in a federal recall report because of possible E. coli contamination.

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Related Topix: Nebraska Government, Agriculture, Science, United States Department of Agriculture, US News

www.nebraska.tv | mawhite

Need for Night/Weekend/Infant Daycare in G.I.

A man charged with 10 counts of felony child abuse just made it even harder for parents to find nighttime child care in Grand Island.

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Related Topix: Domestic Violence (Domestic Abuse), Law, Kids, Family, Grand Island, NE, Non-Profit

KPLR-11

Former Mo. lawmaker Baker to serve as regional health director in Obama administration

Former Missouri lawmaker Judy Baker has a new job in President Barack Obama's administration.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Representative Blaine Luetkemeyer, Missouri Government, Missouri, Barack Obama, Nebraska Government

KOLN-TV Lincoln

Nebraska Test: More Teens Could Buy Tobacco Products

Authorities say the rate of tobacco sales to underage youths has risen. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services says it conducts tests with the help of teenage volunteers, the Nebraska State Patrol and Omaha Police.

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Related Topix: Nebraska Government, Family, Teenagers

Tue Nov 17, 2009

KTIV-TV Sioux City

Audit: Nebraska agency broke notification law

Auditors say the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services broke the law by not telling lawmakers of plans to shut down a program for people with acute mental illnesses.

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Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Law, Nebraska Government

Star Tribune

USDA says Nebraska corn harvest nearly half done

Another relatively warm and dry week in Nebraska let farmers make up some harvest time.

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Related Topix: Nebraska Government, US News, United States Department of Agriculture, Agriculture, Science

USA Today

Heavy, wet snow knocks out power in Nebraska

Heavy, wet snow is being blamed for power outages in southeast Nebraska. Up to 6 inches of snow was being reported at several locations on Monday morning.

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Related Topix: Pawnee City, NE, Table Rock, NE, Burchard, NE, Humboldt, NE, Gage County, NE

KLKN-TV Lincoln

Legislature to Begin Debate on Budget Plan

A massive package of spending cuts to close a $334 million state-budget gap is now in the hands of Nebraska lawmakers.

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Related Topix: Nebraska Government

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